UPSC Prelims 2015— Question 50

Correct answer: Option C. The Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was awarded to the Indian Space Research Organisation. The award recognizes contributions connected with peace, development and international cooperation. The other institutions listed are major Indian scientific organizations but were not the recipient for the specified year. Option-wise analysis: Option A: “Bhabha Atomic Research Centre” is incorrect. It does not match the specific fact, definition, institutional role, geographical association, or constitutional/economic principle required here. The key distinction is the one identified in the core explanation, so this option can be eliminated. Option B: “Indian Institute of Science” is incorrect. It does not match the specific fact, definition, institutional role, geographical association, or constitutional/economic principle required here. The key distinction is the one identified in the core explanation, so this option can be eliminated. Option C: “Indian Space Research Organization” is correct. It directly matches the factual or conceptual requirement tested by the question and is supported by the principle explained above. Option D: “Tata Institute of Fundamental Research” is incorrect. It does not match the specific fact, definition, institutional role, geographical association, or constitutional/economic principle required here. The key distinction is the one identified in the core explanation, so this option can be eliminated. Prelims takeaway: Focus on the precise institutional role, constitutional provision, geographical association, or technical definition being tested. UPSC questions often place a broadly familiar fact beside a narrowly incorrect qualifier; identifying that qualifier is essential for elimination.