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Q93 (IAS/2025) Miscellaneous & General Knowledge › Sports, Games & Awards › Indian civilian awards Answer Verified

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.

Result
Your answer:  ·  Correct: C
Explanation

The jury for selecting the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize consists of the Prime Minister of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India,[3] Speaker of the Lok Sabha and two other eminent persons.

Based on this composition, we can verify each statement:
- Statement I (President of India): **Not a member** - The President is not mentioned in the jury composition.
- Statement II (Prime Minister): **Member** - Explicitly listed.
- Statement III (Chief Justice): **Member** - Explicitly listed.
- Statement IV (Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha): **Member** - Explicitly listed.

Therefore, statements II, III, and IV are correct, making option C the right answer. The President of India, despite being the Head of State, is not part of this particular selection jury.

Sources
  1. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandhi_Peace_Prize
  2. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandhi_Peace_Prize
  3. [3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandhi_Peace_Prize
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Q. Who amongst the following are members of the Jury to select the recipient of 'Gandhi Peace Prize'? I. The President of India II. The Pr…
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Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 7.5/10

This is a 'Polity-style' question applied to General Knowledge. While standard books don't list prize juries, the composition (PM + CJI + LoP) mirrors the 'High-Powered Selection Committee' structure found in statutory bodies (like NHRC or CVC). The trap is assuming the President (Head of State) sits on a working jury.

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This question can be broken into the following sub-statements. Tap a statement sentence to jump into its detailed analysis.

Statement 1
Is the President of India a member of the jury that selects the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize as of 2025?
Origin: Weak / unclear Fairness: Borderline / guessy
Indirect textbook clues
Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > 1. The President and the Vice-Prelideat > p. 205
Strength: 4/5
“At the head of the Union Executiye stands the President of India. Election of President. transferable vote. The President of India is elected I by indirect election, that is, by an electoral college, in accordance with the system of proportional representation by means of the single The electoratcollegeS shall consist of- (a) The elected members of both Houses of Parliament; (b) The elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of the States; and the elected members of the Legislative Assemblies of Union Territories of Delhi, Puducherry and Jammu Be Kashmir [Article 54).”
Why relevant

Defines the President of India as the head of the Union and explains how the President is chosen (indirectly elected by an electoral college).

How to extend

A student could combine this with knowledge that many national prize juries are either chaired by the head of state or constituted separately to judge whether the President would normally be an ex‑officio jury member.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 13: The State Executive > 2. The Governor > p. 269
Strength: 3/5
“The Governor of a State is not elected but is appointed by the President. and holds his office at the pleasure of the President. Any citizen of India who has completed 35 years . of age is eligible for the office, but he must not hold any There is no bar to the selection of a Governor from amongst members of a Legislature, but if a Member of a Legislature is appointed Governor, he ceases to be a Member immediately upon such appointment. [Article 158]. There is no bar to the selection of a Governor from amongst members of a Legislature, but if a Member of a Legislature is appointed Governor, he ceases to be a Member immediately upon such appointment.”
Why relevant

Shows the President has appointing powers (e.g., appoints Governors) and acts as the federal authority making formal appointments.

How to extend

A student might use this to ask whether the Gandhi Peace Prize jury is an appointed body (thus plausibly appointed by the President) or an independent panel not involving presidential office.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 37: Consumer Commissions > D I Composition > p. 370
Strength: 5/5
“The President and members of the National Commission are appointed by the central government on the recommendations of a search-cum-selection committee chaired by the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of Supreme Court, who is nominated by the Chief Justice of India. But, a person who has not completed the age of 50 years is not eligible for appointment as a President or member. Neither the salary and allowances nor the other terms and conditions of service of the President or any other member of the National Commission shall be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.”
Why relevant

Uses the term 'President' as the title of the head of a statutory commission (the National Commission), illustrating that 'President' can mean 'chairperson' of a body, not necessarily the President of India.

How to extend

A student could check whether sources describing the prize list 'President' as part of the jury might refer to a commission chairperson rather than the President of India, avoiding a terminological confusion.

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > New President > p. 762
Strength: 2/5
“In the meanwhile, in 2007, Pratibha Patil was elected and sworn in as the President of India, the first woman to hold the post in the country. Not very well known, Pratibha Patil was a Congress member, who had been the Governor of Rajasthan, and a close associate of the Nehru-Gandhi family. She was favoured by Sonia Gandhi as a candidate for the president's post.”
Why relevant

Provides examples of individuals who become President (political figures, affiliated with parties), underlining that the office is a high-profile political/constitutional post.

How to extend

A student could use this to reason that if a prize jury is meant to be non‑political or expert‑led, inclusion of the national President would be notable and thus verifiable from prize rules or announcements.

Statement 2
Is the Prime Minister of India a member of the jury that selects the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize as of 2025?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"A jury consisting of the Prime Minister of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha and two other eminent person"
Why this source?
  • Passage explicitly lists the members of the Gandhi Peace Prize jury and includes the Prime Minister of India.
  • The wording shows the Prime Minister is a standing member of the selection jury (alongside other high offices).

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 20: Prime Minister > APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER > p. 208
Strength: 4/5
“For example, three Prime Ministers, Indira Gandhi (1966), Ochhe Gowda (1 996) and Manmohan Singh (2004), were members of the Rajya Sabha. In Britain, on the other hand, the Prime Minister should definitely be a member of the Lower House (House of Commons).”
Why relevant

Explains that a Prime Minister may be a member of either House (e.g., some PMs have been Rajya Sabha members), showing the office can be held by persons with varied parliamentary status.

How to extend

A student could use this to note the PM is an office (not tied to a single house) and then check the Gandhi Peace Prize statute to see if it names the Prime Minister as an ex‑officio jury member.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 20: Prime Minister > APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER > p. 207
Strength: 3/5
“This is what happened when Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984. The then President Zail Singh appointed Rajiv Gandhi as the Prime Minister by ignoring the precedent of appointing a caretaker Prime Minister. In 1980, the Delhi High Court held that the Constitution does not require that a person must prove his/her majority in the 10k Sabha before he/she is appointed as the Prime Minister. The President may first appoint him/her as the Prime Minister and then ask him/her to prove his/her majority in the Lok Sabha within a reasonable period. For example, Charan Singh (1979), V.P. Singh (1989), Chandrasekhar (1990),”
Why relevant

Describes presidential discretion in appointing the Prime Minister, illustrating the constitutional importance and distinctiveness of the Prime Minister's office.

How to extend

One might infer that because the PM is a principal constitutional office, some national awards/juries could include such office‑holders—so verify the prize rules for any ex‑officio slots for high offices like the PM.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 20: Prime Minister > APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER > p. 207
Strength: 2/5
“This is what happened when Indira Gandhi was assassinated in 1984. The then President Zail Singh appointed Rajiv Gandhi as the Prime Minister by ignoring the precedent of appointing a caretaker Prime Minister. In 1980, the Delhi High Court held that the Constitution does not require that a person must prove his/her majority in the 10k Sabha before he/she is appointed as the Prime Minister. The President may first appoint him/her as the Prime Minister and then ask him/her to prove his/her majority in the Lok Sabha within a reasonable period. For example, Charan Singh (1979), V.P. Singh (1989), Chandrasekhar (1990),”
Why relevant

Same passage as [1] (duplicate source) reinforcing the pattern that the Prime Minister's appointment and status are governed by specific constitutional practices.

How to extend

Use this repeated emphasis on the PM's special status to motivate checking official Gandhi Peace Prize documentation (government notifications or the prize statute) for named jury members.

Democratic Politics-I. Political Science-Class IX . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 4: WORKING OF INSTITUTIONS > 1 If you are elected as the President of India, which of the following decisions can you take on your own? exercises > p. 71
Strength: 2/5
“1 If you are elected as the President of India, which of the following decisions can you take on your own? exercises. • a Select the person you like as Prime Minister. • b Dismiss a Prime Minister who has a majority in Lok Sabha. • c Ask for reconsideration of a bill passed by both the Houses. • d Nominate the leaders of your choice to the Council of Ministers. WORKING OF INSTITUTIONS”
Why relevant

States that the President can nominate leaders to the Council of Ministers, highlighting that national appointments and nominations are governed by explicit rules.

How to extend

A student could contrast this pattern—appointments by explicit rules—with whether the Gandhi Peace Prize specifies jury composition (i.e., look for an explicit nomination rule naming the PM).

Rajiv Ahir. A Brief History of Modern India (2019 ed.). SPECTRUM. > Chapter 39: After Nehru... > Prime Minister > p. 666
Strength: 2/5
“On January 19, 1966, Indira Gandhi became the third prime minister of India – the first woman to occupy the post in the country. The General Elections of 1967 came amidst economic problems—stagnation and food crisis, rising prices, unemployment—which caused much disenchantment among the people. The decision on devaluation of the rupee was criticised by many. Also political disputes obstructed the import of wheat from the US. In the 1967 General Elections, Indira Gandhi won the Lok Sabha seat from Rae Bareilly. The Congress party managed to win the elections but managed only a thin majority in the Lok Sabha.”
Why relevant

Provides context on the Prime Minister as the head of government, underscoring the prominence of the office in national affairs.

How to extend

Given the PM's prominence, a reasonable next step is to check official sources (prize guidelines, government releases) to see if the PM is included among named jurors for the Gandhi Peace Prize.

Statement 3
Is the Chief Justice of India a member of the jury that selects the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize as of 2025?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"A jury consisting of the Prime Minister of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha and two other eminent person"
Why this source?
  • Passage explicitly lists the members of the Gandhi Peace Prize jury.
  • It names the 'Chief Justice of India' as one of the constituent members of that jury.

Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 22: THE SUPREME COURT > THE SUPREME COURT > p. 341
Strength: 4/5
“Parliament may, by law, regulate the procedure for the appointment of Chief Justice of India and other Judges of the Supreme Court and Chief Justices and other Judges of High Courts and empower the Commission to lay down by regulations the procedure for the discharge of its functions, the manner of selection of persons for appointment and such other matters as may be considered necessary by it. As per the amended provisions of the Constitution, the Commission was to consist of: a) Chief Justice of India (Chairperson, ex officio); b) Two other senior judges of the Supreme Court next to the Chief Justice.”
Why relevant

Shows a clear pattern where the Chief Justice of India serves ex officio as chairperson of important selection/appointment bodies (the judicial 'Commission' described).

How to extend

A student could extend this pattern by checking whether the Gandhi Peace Prize jury is defined by statute or government rules and whether such rules typically include ex officio judicial heads.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 69: Bar Council of India > D I Senior Advocate > p. 523
Strength: 4/5
“not entitled to appear in the Supreme Court without an Advocate-on-Record. A Permanent Committee has been constituted by the Chief Justice of India to deal with all matters relating to designation of Senior Advocates in the Supreme Court. The composition of the Committee is as under: (a) Chief Justice of India - Chairman; (b) Two senior-most Judges of the Supreme Court - Members; (c) Attorney General for India - Member; and (d) A member of the Bar, as nominated by the Chairman and Members of this Committee.”
Why relevant

Gives an example where the Chief Justice chairs a permanent committee (designation of Senior Advocates), indicating CJI is commonly placed in chair/member roles for formal selection panels.

How to extend

Use this example as a precedent to suspect that other high-profile selection panels (like an award jury) might also include or be chaired by the CJI; then check the specific jury list for the Gandhi Peace Prize.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 37: Consumer Commissions > D I Composition > p. 370
Strength: 4/5
“The President and members of the National Commission are appointed by the central government on the recommendations of a search-cum-selection committee chaired by the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of Supreme Court, who is nominated by the Chief Justice of India. But, a person who has not completed the age of 50 years is not eligible for appointment as President or member. Neither the salary and allowances nor the other terms and conditions of service of the President or any other member of the National Commission shall be varied to his disadvantage after his appointment.”
Why relevant

States the Chief Justice chairs search-cum-selection committees for appointments to national commissions, showing a recurring administrative role in selection committees across government bodies.

How to extend

A student could take this general rule (CJI often chairs search panels) and look up the statutory/notification text for the Gandhi Peace Prize to see if its jury follows a similar selection-committee pattern.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 36: Tribunals > Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) > p. 366
Strength: 3/5
“The appointment of Chairman and Members in the CAT is made by the central government on the basis of recommendations of a search-cum-selection committee chaired by the Chief Justice of India or a Judge of Supreme Court. Who is nominated by the Chief Justice of India. The CAT is not bound by the procedure laid down in the Civil Procedure Code of 1908. It is guided by the principles of natural justice. These principles keep the CAT flexible in approach. Only a nominal fee of Rs.50 is to be paid by the applicant. The applicant may appear either in person or through a lawyer.”
Why relevant

Repeats that the Chief Justice chairs search/selection committees for tribunals (CAT), reinforcing the pattern of CJI involvement in government selection bodies.

How to extend

Combine this repeated pattern with a lookup of the Gandhi Peace Prize jury membership (e.g., government notification or official website) to confirm whether the CJI is included.

Statement 4
Is the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha a member of the jury that selects the recipient of the Gandhi Peace Prize as of 2025?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"A jury consisting of the Prime Minister of India, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, the Chief Justice of India, Speaker of the Lok Sabha and two other eminent person"
Why this source?
  • The passage explicitly lists the composition of the Gandhi Peace Prize jury and includes the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
  • This directly ties the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha to membership of the selection jury for the prize.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 43: Election Commission > INDEPENDENCE > p. 421
Strength: 5/5
“flection Commission ~ 421 made on the recommendations of a three-member committee consisting of the following: (a) The Prime Minister, (b) The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (if there is no Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, then the Leader of the largest opposition party in terms of numerical strength), and (e) The Chief Justice of India. (2) It is desirable that the grounds of removal of the other Election Commissioners shall be the same as that of the Chief Election Commission er i.e. According to the Supreme Court, the above directions shall be in effect, until the Parliament makes a law in consonance with Article 324 of the constitution.”
Why relevant

Gives a clear example that the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha is routinely included as a member of high‑level selection/appointment committees (here, for recommending the Chief Election Commissioner).

How to extend

A student could note this pattern of inclusion on selection panels and check the statutory/official composition of the Gandhi Peace Prize jury to see if it follows a similar convention.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 43: Election Commission > INDEPENDENCE > p. 421
Strength: 4/5
“flection Commission ~ 421 made on the recommendations of a three-member committee consisting of the following: (a) The Prime Minister, (b) The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha (if there is no Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, then the Leader of the largest opposition party in terms of numerical strength), and (e) The Chief Justice of India. (2) It is desirable that the grounds for removal of the other Election Commissioners shall be the same as those for the Chief Election Commissioner i.e. According to the Supreme Court, the above directions shall be in effect, until the Parliament makes a law in consonance with Article 324 of the constitution.”
Why relevant

Repeats the same rule/pattern (Leader of Opposition as a member of a three‑member selection committee) reinforcing that the Leader is commonly treated as an ex officio participant in important selection bodies.

How to extend

Use this repeated example as support to hypothesize that other national prize juries might likewise include the Leader of the Opposition, then compare with the Gandhi Peace Prize rules.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 23: Parliament > Leader of the Opposition > p. 234
Strength: 4/5
“In each House of Parliament, there is the 'Leader of the Opposition'. In a parliamentary system of government, the leader of the opposition has a significant role to play. His/her main functions are to provide a constructive criticism of the policies of the government and to provide an alternative government. Under the above Act, the 'Leader of the Opposition' means that member of the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha who is, for the time being, the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised”
Why relevant

Defines the Leader of the Opposition as the recognised leader of the largest opposition party in a House, clarifying who holds this statutory/constitutional post when a committee requires 'Leader of the Opposition' representation.

How to extend

Combine this definition with knowledge of who (if anyone) currently holds the LoP in the Lok Sabha and then check jury composition language that names this officeholder.

Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 23: Parliament > Leader of the Opposition > p. 234
Strength: 3/5
“In each House of Parliament, there is the 'Leader of the Opposition'. In a parliamentary system of government, the leader of the opposition has a significant role to play. His/her main functions are to provide a constructive criticism of the policies of the government and to provide an alternative government. Under the above Act, the 'Leader of the Opposition' means that member of the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha who is, for the time being, the Leader in that House of the party in opposition to the government having the greatest numerical strength and recognised.”
Why relevant

Provides the same definitional/pattern information about the Leader of the Opposition, useful for identifying the precise office referenced when selection panels list 'Leader of the Opposition' as a member.

How to extend

A student could use this to map the title in any statutory roster (e.g., 'Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha') to the actual person who would serve on a jury in a given year.

Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 92: World Constitutions > 2018 TEST PAPER > p. 754
Strength: 3/5
“9. Consider the following statements: Which of the statements given above is/ are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (e) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither I nor 2 ]0. Consider the fol1owing statements: • 1. In the first 10k Sabha, the single largest party in the opposition was the Swatantra Party. • 2. In the Lok Sabha, a "Leader of the Opposition" was recognized for the first time in 1969. • 3. In the Lok Sabha, if a party does not have a minimum of 75 members, its leader cannot be recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.”
Why relevant

Notes procedural/recognition rules about when a Leader of the Opposition is formally recognised (mentions a 75‑member threshold as an asserted rule), which affects whether that office exists to be named on committees.

How to extend

Extend by checking whether, as of 2025, the Lok Sabha has a recognised Leader of the Opposition (i.e., whether any party meets the recognition threshold), since only a recognised LoP would be named on formal juries.

Pattern takeaway: UPSC loves 'Selection Committees'. They test if you understand the 'Checks and Balances' in appointments. The pattern is to mix Executive (PM) with Judiciary (CJI) and Opposition (LoP) to signal neutrality. If you see this trio, it's a standard high-level selection template.
How you should have studied
  1. [THE VERDICT]: Trap/Bouncer. Not found in Laxmikanth. Requires specific knowledge of the 'Code of Procedure' for the Gandhi Peace Prize, usually surfacing in news when the award is announced (e.g., Gita Press controversy).
  2. [THE CONCEPTUAL TRIGGER]: National Awards & Honors. Specifically, the administrative machinery and selection process behind them, not just the recipients.
  3. [THE HORIZONTAL EXPANSION]: Compare Selection Committees: 1) Bharat Ratna: PM recommends to President (No formal jury). 2) Padma Awards: Committee headed by Cabinet Secretary. 3) CVC Selection: PM + Home Minister + LoP. 4) NHRC Selection: PM + Speaker + Deputy Chairman RS + LoP (both houses) + HM. 5) Lokpal: PM + Speaker + LoP + CJI + Jurist.
  4. [THE STRATEGIC METACOGNITION]: Stop memorizing only 'Who won?'. Ask 'Who decided?'. If a committee involves constitutional heavyweights (PM, CJI, LoP), it becomes a high-value target for UPSC because it reflects the balance of power (Executive vs Judiciary vs Opposition).
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💡 The insight

The President is chosen by an electoral college through proportional representation using the single transferable vote system.

High-yield for polity: explains how the head of the Union is elected, underpins questions on legitimacy, electoral arithmetic, and constitutional design. Connects to topics on Parliament, state legislatures and election procedures; useful for questions on reforming presidential elections or analysing election outcomes.

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  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 11: The Union Executive > 1. The President and the Vice-Prelideat > p. 205
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👉 Who constitutes the Presidential electoral college
💡 The insight

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Important for UPSC when evaluating representation and vote-weight issues in presidential polls, federal balance and legislative composition. Helps answer questions on which categories of legislators participate in national-level elections and implications for central–state politics.

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📌 Adjacent topic to master
S1
👉 President's appointment powers (Governors & commissions)
💡 The insight

The President appoints Governors and appoints members of certain commissions on government recommendation, reflecting executive appointment powers.

Core for administrative law and federalism: shows centre–state relations, appointment procedures and exercise of discretionary power. Useful for essay and mains questions on constitutional powers, federal structure and checks on executive appointments.

📚 Reading List :
  • Introduction to the Constitution of India, D. D. Basu (26th ed.). > Chapter 13: The State Executive > 2. The Governor > p. 269
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 37: Consumer Commissions > D I Composition > p. 370
🔗 Anchor: "Is the President of India a member of the jury that selects the recipient of the..."
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👉 Appointment procedure of the Prime Minister
💡 The insight

The President can appoint a person as Prime Minister before that person proves majority in the Lok Sabha and may later require proof of majority.

High-yield for UPSC because it explains formation of government and presidential discretion; connects to topics on parliamentary confidence, government stability, and constitutional conventions. Mastery helps answer questions on government formation, confidence motions, and president–prime minister relations.

📚 Reading List :
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 20: Prime Minister > APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER > p. 207
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 20: Prime Minister > APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER > p. 207
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👉 Prime Minister need not be a Lok Sabha member
💡 The insight

A person who is a member of the Rajya Sabha can be appointed Prime Minister and examples exist of such appointments.

Important for constitutional eligibility and comparisons with other parliamentary systems; links to ministerial membership rules and to questions on bicameral legislature dynamics. Useful for MCQs and essay parts on parliamentary conventions and examples of office-holders.

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  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 20: Prime Minister > APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER > p. 208
🔗 Anchor: "Is the Prime Minister of India a member of the jury that selects the recipient o..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
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👉 Interim/caretaker Prime Minister practice
💡 The insight

Interim or caretaker Prime Ministers have been appointed to hold office pending elections or until a new leader is chosen.

Relevant for UPSC coverage of crisis management, succession, and transitional constitutional arrangements; connects to presidential powers and historical instances of interim appointments, aiding answers on exceptional political events and conventions.

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  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 20: Prime Minister > APPOINTMENT OF THE PRIME MINISTER > p. 207
🔗 Anchor: "Is the Prime Minister of India a member of the jury that selects the recipient o..."
📌 Adjacent topic to master
S3
👉 CJI as chair of search‑cum‑selection committees
💡 The insight

The Chief Justice of India commonly chairs search‑cum‑selection committees for appointments to statutory bodies.

High-yield for questions on appointment processes and institutional checks: explains who leads selection panels, connects to executive‑judiciary relations and appointment safeguards, and helps answer items on composition of selection committees across institutions.

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  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 37: Consumer Commissions > D I Composition > p. 370
  • Indian Polity, M. Laxmikanth(7th ed.) > Chapter 36: Tribunals > Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) > p. 366
  • Laxmikanth, M. Indian Polity. 7th ed., McGraw Hill. > Chapter 36: Tribunals > Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) > p. 366
🔗 Anchor: "Is the Chief Justice of India a member of the jury that selects the recipient of..."
🌑 The Hidden Trap

The 'Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development' is a trap sibling. It is awarded by a private trust (Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust), NOT the Government of India. Its jury is chaired by the Trust head (often Sonia Gandhi), not the PM. Do not confuse it with the official Gandhi Peace Prize.

⚡ Elimination Cheat Code

Use 'Protocol Hierarchy' Logic. The President of India is the Head of State and the final authority who *confers* the award. It is structurally awkward (and breaks protocol) for the President to sit as a member of a 'Jury' to deliberate and vote alongside the PM or LoP. The President is above the fray. Eliminate Statement I. This leaves Option A or C. Given the award's prestige, the Judiciary's head (CJI) is a standard neutral addition. Mark C.

🔗 Mains Connection

GS-2 (Statutory & Constitutional Bodies): The composition of a selection committee determines the 'Independence' of the institution. The inclusion of the Leader of Opposition (LoP) and CJI is a structural safeguard against Executive dominance, a key theme in Mains answers regarding CBI/ECI reforms.

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SIMILAR QUESTIONS

CDS-II · 2021 · Q115 Relevance score: 3.12

Who amongst the following was honoured with Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2020 ?

CDS-I · 2014 · Q58 Relevance score: 1.60

Consider the following statements about Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Develop- ment : 1. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, was selected for the Prize for the year 2013. 2. The award is accorded annually to individuals only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

IAS · 1994 · Q17 Relevance score: -0.92

Who among the following are appointed by the President of India ? I. The Chairman, Finance Commission . II. The Deputy Chairman, Planning Commission III. The Chief Minister of a Union Territory. Choose the correct answer from the codes given below.

IAS · 2008 · Q36 Relevance score: -1.58

Who among the following have held the office of the Vice-President of India? 1. Mohammad Hidayatullah 2. Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed 3. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy 4. Shankar Dayal Sharma Select the correct answer using the code given below: Code:

IAS · 1994 · Q57 Relevance score: -2.02

Who among the following became the Prime Minister of India without being earlier the Chief Minister of a State ? I. Morarji Desai II. Charan Singh III. V. P. Singh IV. Chandrashekhar V. P.V. Narasimha Rao. Select the correct answer from the codes given below. Codes :