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Current Affairs UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Gandhi Peace Prize, 2001 was awarded to:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Nelson Mandela

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nelson Mandela”.
The Gandhi Peace Prize for the year 2001 was awarded to: (3) Nelson Mandela

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