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Public Access to Government Information

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Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to information?

  1. Article 19

  2. Article 21

  3. Article 32

  4. Article 39A


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of speech and expression, which includes the right to receive and disseminate information.

What is the name of the law that provides for the right to information in India?

  1. The Right to Information Act, 2005

  2. The Freedom of Information Act, 2002

  3. The Transparency Act, 2013

  4. The Public Records Act, 2019


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Right to Information Act, 2005 is an Act of the Parliament of India that sets out the framework for the right to information for citizens.

Who is the designated officer responsible for providing information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. The Prime Minister

  2. The President

  3. The Chief Minister

  4. The Public Information Officer


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Public Information Officer is the designated officer responsible for providing information under the Right to Information Act.

What is the time limit for providing information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. 15 days

  2. 30 days

  3. 45 days

  4. 60 days


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The time limit for providing information under the Right to Information Act is 30 days.

What is the penalty for not providing information under the Right to Information Act?

  1. A fine of up to Rs. 10,000

  2. Imprisonment for up to 6 months

  3. Both a fine and imprisonment

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The penalty for not providing information under the Right to Information Act is both a fine of up to Rs. 10,000 and imprisonment for up to 6 months.

Which of the following is not a type of information that can be requested under the Right to Information Act?

  1. Personal information

  2. Official records

  3. Trade secrets

  4. Scientific research data


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Personal information is not a type of information that can be requested under the Right to Information Act.

What is the name of the online portal that allows citizens to file Right to Information requests?

  1. RTI Online

  2. RTI Portal

  3. RTI Gateway

  4. RTI Hub


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

RTI Online is the name of the online portal that allows citizens to file Right to Information requests.

How many appeals can be filed against a decision of a Public Information Officer under the Right to Information Act?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Two appeals can be filed against a decision of a Public Information Officer under the Right to Information Act.

Which of the following is not a ground for rejecting a Right to Information request?

  1. The information is classified as secret

  2. The information is personal in nature

  3. The information is voluminous and would disrupt the functioning of the public authority

  4. The information is not available in the records of the public authority


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The information is voluminous and would disrupt the functioning of the public authority is not a ground for rejecting a Right to Information request.

What is the name of the body that hears appeals against decisions of the Central Information Commission?

  1. The Supreme Court

  2. The High Court

  3. The National Information Commission

  4. The State Information Commission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court is the body that hears appeals against decisions of the Central Information Commission.

Which of the following is not a benefit of the Right to Information Act?

  1. It promotes transparency and accountability in government

  2. It empowers citizens to hold government accountable

  3. It helps to reduce corruption

  4. It stifles innovation and creativity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It stifles innovation and creativity is not a benefit of the Right to Information Act.

What is the name of the movement that led to the enactment of the Right to Information Act?

  1. The Right to Information Movement

  2. The Transparency Movement

  3. The Accountability Movement

  4. The Good Governance Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Right to Information Movement is the name of the movement that led to the enactment of the Right to Information Act.

Which of the following is not a challenge to the implementation of the Right to Information Act?

  1. Lack of awareness among citizens

  2. Lack of political will

  3. Lack of resources

  4. Lack of cooperation from government officials


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lack of awareness among citizens is not a challenge to the implementation of the Right to Information Act.

What is the name of the committee that was set up to review the implementation of the Right to Information Act?

  1. The Wadhwa Committee

  2. The Verma Committee

  3. The Kelkar Committee

  4. The Rangarajan Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Wadhwa Committee is the name of the committee that was set up to review the implementation of the Right to Information Act.

Which of the following is not a recommendation of the Wadhwa Committee?

  1. Strengthening the independence of the Information Commissions

  2. Increasing the penalties for non-compliance with the Act

  3. Expanding the scope of the Act to include private bodies

  4. Reducing the time limit for providing information


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Expanding the scope of the Act to include private bodies is not a recommendation of the Wadhwa Committee.

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