20 MCQ agencies involved in policy formulation-Series-3

Test your knowledge of the agencies involved in policy formulation with this comprehensive guide, including a series of multiple-choice questions.

This blog post provides an overview of the different agencies that play a role in policy formulation, both within government and outside of it. It also includes a series of multiple-choice questions to help you test your knowledge of the topic.

Whether you are a student, a policymaker, or simply interested in learning more about how public policy is made, this blog post is a valuable resource.

1. Policy formulation usually occurs in which of the following? a) Government bureaucracy b) Offices of interest groups c) Meetings of special commissions and policy planning organizations d) All of the above Answer: d) All of the above

2. Which of the following is true about the formulation of policies promoting gender equality? a) It is greatly enhanced by the active participation of various agencies. b) It solely relies on the legislative, executive, and political wings of the government. c) It is primarily driven by civil society organizations and community-based groups. d) It can be effectively achieved through isolated policy formulation. Answer: a) It is greatly enhanced by the active participation of various agencies.

3. The constitutional framework for policy formulation in India is derived from: a) The legislative branch of the government b) The executive branch of the government c) The Constitution d) The judiciary Answer: c) The Constitution

4. Which of the following is NOT an agency involved in policy formulation in India? a) Cabinet b) Legislature c) Opposition political parties d) Private-for-profit firms Answer: d) Private-for-profit firms

5. In a parliamentary system of government, the executive plays a major role in policy formulation through: a) Cabinet b) Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers c) National Development Council d) Civil servants/bureaucrats Answer: b) Prime Minister and his Council of Ministers

6. Which body in the Indian government is responsible for holistic policy formulation and participates in major policy decisions? a) Parliament b) Cabinet c) National Development Council d) Planning Commission Answer: d) Planning Commission

7. The role of judiciary in policy formulation is primarily through: a) Legislative review b) Executive decision-making c) Judicial activism and review of legislation d) Administrative rule-making Answer: c) Judicial activism and review of legislation

8. Which of the following is NOT considered an agency involved in policy formulation in India? a) Cabinet b) Legislature c) Opposition political parties d) Corporations and businesses

Answer: d) Corporations and businesses

9. Which constitutional framework in India shapes the policy formulation process? a) Judicial system b) Legislative system c) Federal system d) Administrative system

Answer: c) Federal system

10. Which governmental body in India is responsible for the formulation and evaluation of plans, policies, and programs? a) Planning Commission b) Cabinet Secretariat c) National Development Council d) Parliament

Answer: a) Planning Commission

11. Which body plays a crucial role in scrutinizing policy proposals put forward by the Prime Minister and cabinet members in India? a) Parliament b) Cabinet Committees c) Civil Servants d) Judiciary

Answer: b) Cabinet Committees

12. What is the highest policy-making body responsible for policy matters in planning in India? a) Parliament b) National Development Council c) Cabinet Secretariat d) Planning Commission

Answer: b) National Development Council

13. In a parliamentary system, the executive consists of which two components? a) Prime Minister and Cabinet b) President and Ministers c) Judiciary and Legislature d) Opposition Parties and Civil Servants

Answer: a) Prime Minister and Cabinet

14. Who assists the Prime Minister in taking important decisions regarding public policy in India? a) Parliament b) Civil Servants c) Cabinet Secretariat d) National Development Council

Answer: c) Cabinet Secretariat

15. Which agency assists the government in the discharge of its parliamentary responsibilities in India? a) Judiciary b) Planning Commission c) Secretariats - Departments and Ministries d) Opposition Political Parties

Answer: c) Secretariats - Departments and Ministries

16. Which body is responsible for determining the constitutionality of actions of the legislature and the executive in India? a) Parliament b) Planning Commission c) National Development Council d) Judiciary

Answer: d) Judiciary

17. Which group of individuals in Parliament holds the power to influence policy decisions? a) Cabinet Secretariat b) Civil Servants c) Opposition Political Parties d) Legislative Power

Answer: c) Opposition Political Parties

18. Which agency is responsible for legitimizing the decisions of the government in India? a) Parliament b) Planning Commission c) Cabinet Committees d) National Development Council

Answer: a) Parliament

19. Who is considered the head of the government in a parliamentary system? a) Prime Minister b) President c) Chief Justice d) Speaker of the Parliament

Answer: a) Prime Minister

20. Which body provides the necessary expertise in taking various policy decisions in India? a) Parliament b) Civil Servants c) Cabinet Committees d) Planning Commission

Answer: c) Cabinet Committees