At which level is a major policy decision generally taken by the government?

Correct answer: At Council of Ministers or Cabinet level

Direct answer: A is correct. A major policy decision of the government generally requires consideration by the political executive, especially the Council of Ministers or the Cabinet. Ministers discuss the proposal, consider information and advice from administrative officers, weigh public needs and resources, and take a collective decision within the constitutional framework. The exact procedure can vary according to the subject, but a major national or state policy is not ordinarily decided by an unrelated local or private body. Option A is correct because the Cabinet or Council of Ministers is the central political forum for important executive policy decisions. Option B is wrong because a Gram Sabha deals with matters within its local democratic sphere, not every major government policy. Option C is wrong because a school committee has a limited educational role. Option D is wrong because the sports department cannot decide policies across all areas of government. Memory cue: major executive policy decisions are associated with the Cabinet, while local bodies handle local matters.