MCQ Ch 4 Governance and Public Policy Class 9 Social Science

1. What is the role of civil society organisations in public policy?

To exercise all government powers

To study problems, suggest solutions, create awareness, and monitor programmes

To prevent citizens from participating in public affairs

To replace all government departments

Question 1 of 20

2. How can the private sector contribute to public policy implementation?

By preventing technological innovation

By avoiding cooperation with public institutions

By providing technical knowledge, innovation, resources, and expertise

By taking away citizens' rights

Question 2 of 20

3. What contribution can international organisations make to public policy?

They can provide international experience, technical knowledge, and financial support.

They must independently control every local government.

They can prevent countries from addressing public health problems.

They are responsible only for conducting school examinations.

Question 3 of 20

4. In the hospital accessibility case, which department was asked to inspect the hospital along with the Health Department?

Election Department

Agriculture Department

Tourism Department

Public Works Department

Question 4 of 20

5. Which improvement would help a wheelchair user enter a hospital more easily?

Installing more staircases without alternative access

Constructing a wheelchair-accessible ramp

Removing all entrance pathways

Placing barriers near the hospital entrance

Question 5 of 20

6. Why are tactile pathways and Braille signs useful in a hospital?

They increase traffic congestion.

They prevent patients from finding departments.

They help visually impaired people navigate the building.

They replace the need for all medical staff.

Question 6 of 20

7. What was the main objective of improving accessibility in the hospital case?

To make the hospital easier to use for older persons, persons with disabilities, pregnant women, patients, and children

To restrict hospital entry to healthy adults

To reduce the number of hospital departments

To prevent residents from raising concerns

Question 7 of 20

8. What is the first major step in the public policy process?

Evaluating the results of an implemented policy

Monitoring the expenditure of an existing programme

Approving the final legislation

Identifying a new need or public problem that requires attention

Question 8 of 20

9. What happens during policy consultation?

The policy is permanently abandoned without discussion.

Stakeholders, experts, and the public share their views and discuss possible solutions.

Government officials stop collecting information.

The policy is implemented without considering public concerns.

Question 9 of 20

10. What is the main purpose of policy formulation?

To stop citizens from expressing their opinions

To ignore the financial requirements of a policy

To draft, review, and prepare a policy after considering possible solutions

To discontinue every existing public service

Question 10 of 20

11. What does policy adoption involve?

Formally approving a policy and framing the relevant legislation, regulations, or guidelines

Collecting feedback only after a policy has ended

Identifying a problem without considering any solution

Ignoring the decisions made during policy formulation

Question 11 of 20

12. What is meant by policy implementation?

Discussing a problem without taking any action

Rejecting every proposed solution

Collecting suggestions without providing services

Putting an approved policy into action through programmes and responsible institutions

Question 12 of 20

13. Why is policy monitoring important?

It guarantees that no policy will ever require improvement.

It measures progress, supports accountability, and identifies shortcomings.

It prevents officials from checking the progress of programmes.

It removes the need for public feedback.

Question 13 of 20

14. What is the purpose of policy evaluation?

To prevent the government from examining results

To ensure that feedback is never collected

To assess the results and impact of a policy and generate feedback

To replace all public programmes with private rules

Question 14 of 20

15. Why is the public policy process described as a continuous cycle?

Because monitoring, evaluation, and feedback can lead to further improvements.

Because policies must never be reviewed.

Because every policy must remain unchanged forever.

Because citizens cannot influence policy after implementation.

Question 15 of 20

16. What is the relationship between a policy, a programme, and a scheme?

A policy is a single activity, while a scheme is a broad goal.

All three terms have exactly the same meaning.

A programme replaces the need for a policy and its implementation.

A policy gives direction, a programme provides the plan, and a scheme delivers specific actions or benefits.

Question 16 of 20

17. Which of the following is an example of a scheme mentioned under the National Health Policy 2017?

DigiLocker

Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana

The Order of the Star of India

Sabhā and Samiti

Question 17 of 20

18. Which of the following is a goal associated with the National Health Policy 2017?

Restricting access to healthcare

Eliminating public healthcare systems

Universal access to good-quality healthcare

Preventing improvements in healthcare services

Question 18 of 20

19. Which institution approved the National Education Policy 2020 in July 2020?

The Union Cabinet

The Supreme Court of India

A private company

A school management committee

Question 19 of 20

20. Who chaired the expert committee established in 2017 to draft the National Education Policy?

Mahatma Gandhi

Jawaharlal Nehru

Kauṭilya

Dr K.Kasturirangan

Question 20 of 20

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