What is the role of departments in implementing a policy decision?

Correct answer: To carry out work related to their area

Direct answer: A is correct. Government departments have specialised responsibilities. After a policy is approved, the department connected with that subject prepares procedures, assigns work, uses authorised resources, coordinates with officials and delivers the relevant service or programme. For example, an education-related decision would require work by the appropriate education authorities, while a health-related decision would involve health administration. A is correct because departments implement the parts of policy connected with their area of responsibility. B is wrong because a department cannot end the Lok Sabha; that is not its administrative function. C is wrong because departments do not always create courts, and judicial institutions have a separate role. D is wrong because changing election results would be unlawful and is not departmental implementation. Memory cue: policy gives direction; departments do the specialised administrative work.