15 MCQ on Policy Formulation seris-1

Learn about the policy formulation process with this comprehensive guide, including a series of multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge.

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1. Which committee highlighted the need for gender equity in India? a) Committee on Gender Equality b) Committee on Women's Rights c) Committee on the Status of Women in India d) Committee on Gender Equity and Policy

Answer: c) Committee on the Status of Women in India

2. What does policy formulation involve? a) Implementing policy decisions b) Identifying and crafting policy alternatives c) Evaluating policy outcomes d) Legitimizing policy decisions

Answer: b) Identifying and crafting policy alternatives

3. What is the definition of policy according to Hill (1993)? a) A guideline for government actions b) A political statement reflecting future goals c) A process of negotiation and accommodation d) The product of political influence

Answer: d) The product of political influence

4. Which technique helps in calculating the costs and benefits of a policy? a) Economic forecasting b) Operations research c) PPBS approach d) Cost-benefit analysis

Answer: d) Cost-benefit analysis

5. What is the purpose of PPBS in policy formulation? a) To forecast economic trends b) To promote gender equity c) To establish long-range organizational goals d) To analyze policy alternatives

Answer: c) To establish long-range organizational goals

6. Which technique involves the examination of all relevant variables in policy formulation? a) Cost-benefit analysis b) Economic forecasting c) Operations research d) PPBS approach

Answer: c) Operations research

7. What is the significance of using multiple techniques in policy formulation? a) It ensures accurate forecasting b) It enhances policy effectiveness c) It simplifies the decision-making process d) It eliminates the need for negotiation

Answer: b) It enhances policy effectiveness

8. In the context of policy formulation, what is gender-sensitive policy formulation? a) Designing policies that address the concerns of women b) Developing policies that prioritize economic growth c) Creating policies that benefit non-political groups d) Implementing policies based on cost-benefit analysis

Answer: a) Designing policies that address the concerns of women

9. What role do non-political groups and civil society organizations play in policy formulation? a) They negotiate and bargain with policy makers b) They provide economic forecasting models c) They conduct cost-benefit analyses d) They participate actively in the policy formulation process

Answer: d) They participate actively in the policy formulation process

10. Which technique helps in justifying policy and expenditure plans? a) Economic forecasting b) Cost-benefit analysis c) Operations research d) PPBS approach

Answer: b) Cost-benefit analysis

11. What is the primary focus of policy formulation? a) Identifying and addressing social problems b) Analyzing the costs and benefits of policies c) Negotiating and accommodating different interests d) Crafting a set of policy alternatives

Answer: d) Crafting a set of policy alternatives

12. What is the purpose of economic forecasting in policy formulation? a) To determine policy and actions in a scientific manner b) To forecast trends and their impact on the economy c) To examine all relevant variables in policy formulation d) To establish long-range organizational goals

Answer: b) To forecast trends and their impact on the economy

13. What characteristic is associated with operations research and systems analysis in policy formulation? a) Utilization of quantitative models b) Bias for action and improvement c) Evaluation of policy outcomes d) Holistic view of the national economy

Answer: a) Utilization of quantitative models

14. Which approach aims to create rationality in the budgeting process and review policy outcomes at every stage? a) Cost-benefit analysis b) Economic forecasting c) Operations research d) PPBS approach

Answer: d) PPBS approach

15. Why is it recommended to use multiple techniques in policy formulation? a) To simplify the decision-making process b) To ensure accurate forecasting c) To draw inferences and formulate effective policies d) To eliminate the need for negotiation

Answer: c) To draw inferences and formulate effective policies