Why is the concerned ministry's draft important before a Cabinet decision in policy-making?

Correct answer: It organises the problem, options, costs and implementation plan

Correct answer: A. A ministry draft is preparatory work for a government decision. The concerned ministry usually has subject knowledge and administrative information. It can describe the problem, present possible options, estimate costs, identify the people and departments affected, explain legal requirements and suggest a practical implementation plan. The Cabinet then has a structured basis for discussion rather than deciding only from a vague announcement. The draft does not itself settle every issue; ministers may modify it after discussion and further consultation. A is correct because it describes the groundwork that makes Cabinet deliberation informed and organised. B is wrong because courts do not receive orders from a ministry to write laws. C is wrong because a draft does not remove the opposition’s democratic role. D is constitutionally and factually unrelated; the President does not become a Lok Sabha member through a policy draft. Memory cue: ministry draft means evidence and preparation before collective decision.