INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC POLICY

SEMESTER-II

Max. Marks: 70

Time: 3 Hrs

Section – A (5x4= 20M)

Answer any FIVE questions.

1. Why is policy important?

2. What are the policy study approaches?
3. Name a policy analysis model.
4. What are the stages of formulation?
5. Who shapes policy?
6. What drives policy reform?
7. What's the focus of health policy?
8. What policy influences industries?

Section – B (5 x 10=50M)

Answer the following questions.

9.a) Compare and contrast the various types of public policies with
examples.

(Or)
b) How do cultural, economic, and social factors influence the
formation of public policies?

10.a) How does Yehezkel Dror's normative model contribute to policy

analysis and decision-making?

(Or)
b) Explain the stages involved in policy formulation and their
significance.
11.a) Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the theory of
separation of powers in policy formulation and implementation.

(Or)
b) How do political ideologies influence policy-making structures
and processes?

12.a) How do social movements contribute to policy reform and

societal transformation?

(Or)
b) Evaluate the impact of mass media on public opinion and policy
agenda-setting.

13.a) Discuss the need for an agriculture policy and its role in ensuring
food security and rural development.

(Or)
b) Analyze the interplay between sectoral policies and governance
structures in achieving national development goals.