Q. 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
(A) 1,2 and 4
(B) 2,3 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1,3 and 4
Question from Odisha OCS Paper 1 2024
The correct answer is (C) 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation:
Public policy refers to the principles and actions adopted by a government to address societal issues.
1. General or Specific: Correct. Public policies can be general (broad guidelines) or specific (targeted measures for particular issues).
2. Broad or Narrow: Correct. Policies can have a wide scope (broad) or focus on a specific area (narrow).
3. Positive or Negative: Correct. Policies can be positive (promoting certain actions) or negative (prohibiting certain actions).
4. Rational or Irrational: Incorrect. Public policies are typically based on rational decision-making processes, even if they may sometimes appear flawed. The term “irrational” is not commonly used in the context of public policy.
Thus, the correct answer is 1, 2, and 3.
