Set A - UPSC Prelims 2025 Solutions

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Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize? I. The President of India II. The Prime Minister of India III. The Chief Justice of India IV. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer using the code given below.

OOptions

A) II and IV only

B) I, II and III

C) II, III and IV

D) I and III only

✓Correct Answer

C) II, III and IV

DDalvoy Solutions

The Gandhi Peace Prize jury consists of:

I. The President of India: No, the President is not a member of the jury.

II. The Prime Minister of India: Yes, the Prime Minister is the Chairperson of the jury.

III. The Chief Justice of India: Yes, the Chief Justice of India is a member of the jury.

IV. The Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha: Yes, the Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha is a member of the jury.

The jury also includes two other eminent members, making it a six-member body. The Gandhi Peace Prize is awarded annually to individuals or institutions for their contribution to social, economic and political transformation through non-violence.

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SUPSC Prelims Strategy and Tips

For award jury composition questions, focus on constitutional positions and political leadership roles that ensure both governmental and opposition representation in selection processes.

SUPSC Prelims 2025 Syllabus Analysis

Polity & Governance - Awards and recognition systems

AUPSC Prelims 2025 Question Analysis

Medium difficulty - requires knowledge of specific institutional arrangements for national awards

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