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RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT, 2005

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RTI act, 2005

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1. Question

1 points

Which was the first country in the World to have enacted a legislation for providing for
citizens` RTI?
India
France
Sweden
Canada
Correct

2. Question

1 points

What could be the ground for rejection?

None of these
If it is covered by exemption from disclosure.
If it infringes copyright of any person other than the State
Both of these
Incorrect

3. Question

1 points

The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions
to decide on complaints is

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15 days
Two Months
No such time limit has been specified.
Incorrect

4. Question

1 points

According to the `RTI Act, 2005`, as far as exempted organizations are concerned, the
exemption applies to .
Certain organizations of the Central Government as listed in the 2nd Schedule and to the
information submitted by these organizations to this Government.
Certain organizations of the State Governments as may be notified by them in the Official
Gazette, but NOT to the information furnished by these organizations to the respective State
Governments.
None of the two
Both the two
Incorrect

5. Question

1 points

While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to ..

Receive evidence on affidavit.
Issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.
All of these.
Requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office.

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6. Question

1 points

When did RTI Act come into force in India ?

12/10/2005
12/06/2005
12/05/2005
12/11/2005
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7. Question

1 points

Information relating to cabinet papers should be given to citizens on request.

TRUE
FALSE
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8. Question

1 points

You can request for more than one information in a single application.
FALSE
TRUE
Correct

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9. Question

1 points

Who appoints the Central Chief Information Commissioner?

The President of India
The Prime Minister of India
Both of these
None of these
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10. Question

1 points

When an application is received through the A. P. I. O, what is the time limit for
Providing information?
30 days
35 days
45 days
40 days
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11. Question

1 points

Which officer in the public authority provides the information ?

PIO
Appellate authority
PRO
APIO

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12. Question

1 points

Oral request is sufficient to seek information.

TRUE
FALSE
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13. Question

1 points

The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 can be amended by ..

Central Govt
State Govt
None
Both
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14. Question

1 points

RTI laws are also referred to as open-government laws and sunshine laws.
FALSE
TRUE
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15. Question

1 points

Those who are below poverty line are exempted from fees of getting information.
TRUE
FALSE
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16. Question

1 points

If the first appeal is not effective, the applicant can appeal directly to the State Information
Commission.
TRUE
FALSE
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17. Question

1 points

What is the fee for filing appeal?

Rs. 30
No Fee
Rs. 20
Rs. 50
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18. Question

1 points

Who can seek information under RTI Act, 2005 ?

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Individual Citizen
A registered company
An association/Society
A group of persons
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19. Question

1 points

What is the fee(cost) when information is sought in A4 paper?

Rs. 1 Per page
Rs. 3 Per page
Rs. 2 Per page
Rs. 0.50 Per page
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20. Question

1 points

Within what time the second appeal should be filed?

45 days
30 days
90 days
60 days
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21. Question
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The Official Secrets Act 1923 is reduced in power after the passing of the RTI Act.
TRUE
FALSE
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22. Question

1 points

The RTI Act is not applicable to the High Court and Supreme Court.
FALSE
TRUE
Incorrect

23. Question

1 points

Within what time should the information be provided ? ( In normal case )

45 days
30 days
60 days
15 days
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24. Question

1 points

Which was the State in which local authorities started providing people access to certain
information related to the `Public Distribution System` (PDS) even before the State Assembly
introduced / passed an RTI Act?
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West Bengal
Kerala
Rajasthan
Madya Pradesh
Incorrect

25. Question

1 points

A Public Information Officer will be liable to be imposed a monetary penalty for

..
refusal to receive an information application.
not providing information within specified time limits.
destroying information.
All of them
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26. Question

1 points

Who appoints the State Information Commissioner?

The Governor of the State
The President of India
The Chief Minister of the State
None of these
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27. Question

1 points

If the information sought is in the custody of another Public Authority, The PIO should send
the application or relevant portion to that public authority within five days. He should also
inform the applicant.
TRUE
FALSE
Correct

28. Question

1 points

The Act extends to the whole of India except the States of Jammu and Kashmir.
FALSE
TRUE
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29. Question

1 points

You are required to provide the reasons for asking information.

TRUE
FALSE
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30. Question

1 points

The Right to Information is associated with the fundamental right of Freedom of speech and
expression.

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TRUE
FALSE
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