Who is Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, chosen for the Jamnalal Bajaj Award for promoting Gandhian values outside India ?

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Q: 54 (CDS-I/2006)
Who is Dr. Daisaku Ikeda, chosen for the Jamnalal Bajaj Award for promoting Gandhian values outside India ?

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History

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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The correct answer is option 3: The leader of a global Buddhist movement that originated in Japan.

This option states that Dr. Daisaku Ikeda is the leader of a global Buddhist movement that has its origins in Japan. This movement, known as Soka Gakkai, focuses on advancing peace, culture, and education based on Buddhist principles. Dr. Daisaku Ikeda has played a significant role in promoting these values not only within Japan but also internationally.

It is important to note that although options 1, 2, and 4 may seem plausible, they are not accurate descriptions of Dr. Daisaku Ikeda`s background and achievements. Option 1 suggests that he is an industrialist and legislator in Japan, which is not the case. Option 2 implies that he was a former Japanese ambassador to India and currently teaches Indian philosophy in Tokyo, whereas there is no evidence to suggest this. Option 4 states that he is a writer and publisher in Japan who set up a Gandhi Foundation in Tokyo. While Dr. Daisaku Ikeda has written extensively and established numerous organizations, this option does not accurately capture his role as the leader of a global Buddhist movement.