Question 1 Expert Level 56
A major policy decision is not treated as only the Prime Minister's personal wish because? A It passes through the Council of Ministers, administration, and constitutional procedure B It is always written in court C It is made only by the Election Commission D It is unrelated to Parliament
Correct answer: A A major decision is formed through institutional process. Exam tip: distinguish person from institution.
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Why is the decision related to the Mandal Commission considered an example of a policy decision? A Because it affected only one person B Because it affected a broad reservation arrangement in government jobs C Because it was only a private court order D Because it had no relation with governance
Correct answer: B The Mandal decision had broad social and administrative impact. Exam tip: link broad impact with policy.
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Why is Cabinet approval important in a major policy? A Because the Cabinet is the main decision-making committee of the government B Because the Cabinet announces election results C Because the Cabinet controls courts D Because the Cabinet is the opposition in Parliament
Correct answer: A The Cabinet takes final political decisions on major government matters. Exam tip: treat the Cabinet as the core executive.
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What does it mean when a government policy decision becomes an administrative order? A A formal instruction for implementation has been issued B The policy has automatically ended C Parliament has been dissolved D Judiciary conducted elections
Correct answer: A An order makes a policy implementable. Exam tip: remember the link between decision and implementation order.
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What does the possibility of judicial review of a government policy show in democracy? A Government is above law B Court makes policy instead of government C Policy can be tested against Constitution and law D Lok Sabha has no role
Correct answer: C Judicial review keeps constitutional control over arbitrary decisions. Exam tip: remember rule of law.
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What is the expert role of bureaucracy in implementing a major policy? A Preparing technical advice, rules, and implementation arrangements B Contesting Lok Sabha elections C Removing judges D Forming political parties
Correct answer: A Bureaucracy gives practical form to policy. Exam tip: understand bureaucracy as the permanent executive.
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What is the relationship between political executive and permanent executive in policy decisions? A Political executive decides while permanent executive assists and implements B Permanent executive seeks votes from people C Political executive hears court cases D Both have no relation with governance
Correct answer: A Their roles are different but complementary in policy making. Exam tip: remember role separation.
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How does the government's majority in Lok Sabha affect policy decisions? A It gives the government political stability and support for decisions B It frees the government from the Constitution C Judiciary ends D Council of Ministers becomes unnecessary
Correct answer: A Majority gives the government capacity to implement policy. Exam tip: remember majority with accountability.
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How does collective responsibility of the Council of Ministers affect policy decisions? A All ministers are publicly responsible for the government's decision B Only one officer is responsible C President becomes opposition D Court implements policy
Correct answer: A Collective responsibility shows unity and accountability of government. Exam tip: remember Cabinet solidarity.
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Why is reading only the order not enough to understand the justification of a policy? A Because background, reasons, and process must also be understood B Because orders are always false C Because policy has no reason D Because Parliament does not exist
Correct answer: A Policy is evaluated by looking at reasons and process. Exam tip: use context-based analysis.
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The President acting on the advice of the Council of Ministers shows which constitutional arrangement? A Difference between nominal and real executive B Supremacy of judiciary C Control of state government D Power of Election Commission
Correct answer: A The President is nominal executive and real power lies with the Council of Ministers. Exam tip: remember nominal executive.
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What is the deeper democratic importance of parliamentary debate on a major policy? A Opposition and people's representatives get a chance to raise questions B Government becomes a court C Elections are cancelled D Policy is implemented without discussion
Correct answer: A Parliamentary debate increases accountability and transparency. Exam tip: link debate with democratic control.
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Why is it incomplete to call the opposition's role in policy decisions only opposition? A Because the opposition raises questions, critically examines policies, and presents alternative viewpoints B Because the opposition is an administrative department of the government C Because the opposition operates the courts D Because the opposition appoints members of the Election Commission
Correct answer: A The opposition does not merely oppose every government action. It questions policies, points out shortcomings, promotes debate, and offers better or alternative suggestions. This creates democratic scrutiny of government decisions. Option B is incorrect because the opposition is not an administrative department of the government. Exam tip: remember the opposition’s role through ‘accountability and alternative ideas.’
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Why is public response to a major policy important for the government? A It shows acceptance and practical impact of the policy B It ends the Constitution C It turns judiciary into Election Commission D It makes Parliament irrelevant
Correct answer: A Public response helps government understand policy success and problems. Exam tip: remember policy feedback.
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Why is it necessary to examine a policy through constitutional values? A So the policy conforms to equality, justice, and rights B So the policy remains only secret C So elections do not occur D So Parliament closes
Correct answer: A The Constitution sets limits and direction for policy making. Exam tip: remember constitutional morality.
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Why is a policy decision considered broader than an administrative decision? A Because policy sets direction and goals while administration implements it B Because administration has no work C Because policy is only one file D Because administration is bigger than Parliament
Correct answer: A Policy gives broad direction and administration implements it. Exam tip: distinguish policy and administration.
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Why is a coordination mechanism like the Cabinet Secretariat needed? A To coordinate decisions and information of many ministries B To change Lok Sabha election results C To stop court hearings D To remove President's Rule
Correct answer: A Coordination makes the policy process clear and organized. Exam tip: remember inter-ministerial coordination.
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If a policy is made hastily without enough information, what can be the biggest problem? A Its impact may be wrong or unbalanced B It will always succeed C It will become above the Constitution D It will have no effect on people
Correct answer: A Incomplete information can create poor policy outcomes. Exam tip: remember evidence-based policy.
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Why is checking financial resources necessary for a government policy? A Because implementation needs budget and funds B Because money changes the Constitution C Because courts never see budgets D Because policy always succeeds without resources
Correct answer: A Resource availability is necessary for a practical policy. Exam tip: link feasibility with funding.
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What role does press and media discussion on a policy play in democracy? A Forming public opinion and keeping public watch on government B Writing court judgments C Ending the Council of Ministers D Making the President Prime Minister
Correct answer: A Media takes information and debate on policy to the public. Exam tip: remember public scrutiny.
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