Question

Which among the following statements are CORRECT about policy formulation process in India?
(A) All policies must have the approval of the cabinet.
(B) Legislators are concerned with central political tasks of policy formulation.
(C) Administrative agencies are delegated with discretionary authority known as 'the rule making process.
(D) The Judiciary has no power to modify policies.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. A, B, C and D
• D. B, C and D only

Hint:

Remember: In India, the \textbf{Judiciary} acts as a watchdog.
If a policy like the "Farm Laws" or "NJAC" is found unconstitutional, the courts have the power to nullify them.
This makes statement D factually wrong in the Indian context.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Policy formulation in India is a complex process involving various branches of government, primarily the Executive and the Legislature.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Let us evaluate the statements:
- Statement (A) is Correct: The Cabinet is the highest decision-making body in India. Significant national policies must be approved by the Union Cabinet before implementation or introduction in Parliament.
- Statement (B) is Correct: Legislators (MPs and MLAs) perform political tasks by debating bills, representing public interests, and passing the legislative framework for policies.
- Statement (C) is Correct: Due to the technicality and volume of work, Parliament often passes "skeleton laws" and delegates the power to make specific rules to administrative agencies (Bureaucracy). This is known as delegated legislation or the rule-making process.
- Statement (D) is Incorrect: Through Judicial Review, the Judiciary can strike down, modify, or stay policies that are unconstitutional, arbitrary, or violate fundamental rights. Therefore, it does have the power to influence/modify policies.
Since (D) is incorrect, any option containing (D) is eliminated. This leaves only option (B).
Step 3: Final Answer:
The correct statements are A, B, and C only.