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).