What complexity of taking a major policy decision is understood from the Mandal Commission example?

Correct answer: Expert recommendation, political decision, social reaction and judicial test can come together

Correct answer: A. The Mandal Commission example shows that a major policy decision is usually not the work of one person or one institution. A commission may study a problem and make a recommendation. The political executive then considers the recommendation and decides whether and how to implement it. Such a decision can produce strong public responses, disagreements and protests because different groups may experience its effects differently. Courts may also examine whether the implementation follows constitutional principles and legal limits. Thus, policy-making can involve expertise, elected decision-making, social debate and judicial scrutiny at different stages. B is wrong because the President does not independently decide everything without the government. C is wrong because the Election Commission conducts elections and does not generally frame reservation policy. D is wrong because media reports or debates do not give the final legal approval. Memory cue: “Recommendation, executive action, social response, judicial review.”