Explanation

The Gandhi Peace Prize was instituted in 1995 by the Government of India to mark the 125th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. It is awarded for social, economic, and political transformation through non-violence and is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed, or gender — including associations, institutions, and organisations.

The prize comprises a citation and a cash award of ₹1 crore. The decision of the jury is final and cannot be challenged or appealed.

The awardee is selected by a five-member jury composed of:
– Prime Minister of India — who also heads the jury
– Chief Justice of India
– Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha
– Two eminent personalities

The President of India is not a member of the jury — making Statement I incorrect and option B and D invalid.

Nominations must be proposed by former jury members, former awardees, Members of Parliament, Nobel Laureates (last five years), the Secretary-General of the United Nations, heads of international peace organisations, Vice-Chancellors, Chief Ministers, or Governors. Only work achieved within the ten years preceding the nomination is considered.

Notable past recipients include Nelson Mandela (2000), Coretta Scott King (2004), Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (2020), and institutions such as ISRO (2014), Akshaya Patra Foundation (2016), and Gita Press, Gorakhpur (2021).