What Maoist concept emphasizes listening to the people before policy making?

• A. Long March
• B. Mass Line
• C. Cultural Revolution
• D. Great Leap Forward

Answer: (B)

Mass Line is the Maoist idea that policy should start from the needs and experiences of the people. It means going to the masses, listening to what they face, and drawing those real-world insights into policy, then testing and refining it with sustained feedback from the people. This emphasis on gathering and incorporating the views of ordinary individuals before making decisions is why it best fits the question. The Long March is about a strategic retreat and symbol of perseverance, not a method for policy formation. The Cultural Revolution was a political movement aimed at ideological upheaval and class struggle. The Great Leap Forward was a rapid push for modernization that often ignored local input. Among these, Mass Line uniquely centers on listening to the people before policy making.