Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. Gandhi Peace Prize is an annual award instituted by the Government of India in 1995.
II. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or sex.
III. The latest Gandhi Peace Prize was given in year 2021 to Gita Press.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. I, II and III.
1. The Government of India launched the International Gandhi Peace Prize in 1995 on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Mohandas Gandhi.
2. It is an annual award given to individuals and institutions for their contributions towards social, economic and political transformation through non-violence and other Gandhian methods.
3. The award is open to all persons regardless of nationality, race, language, caste, creed or sex.
4. The latest Gandhi Peace Prize was given in year 2021 to Gita Press.