OPSC OAS 2023 PrelimsPolityQuestion 17
Solved previous year question from the OPSC OAS/OCS 2023 Preliminary Examination (General Studies), with the official answer key and a detailed explanation.
Question
Which of the statements about Public Policy are Correct? ‘A Public Policy may be:
(1) General or Specific
(2) Broad or Narrow
(3) Positive or Negative
(4) Rational or Irrational
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Answer & Explanation
Correct answer: (C) 1, 2 and 3
- It is a strategic course of government action designed to address societal problems, allocate resources, and achieve specific public goals.
- It involves systematic decision-making processes, legislative frameworks, and implementation strategies that aim to improve collective well-being and respond to community needs.
- Rationality/Irrationality is NOT a standard classification dimension of public policy

