Right to Information
Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights
Right to Information starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which the RTI Act has empowered citizens.
Describe the penalty provisions under the RTI Act for officials who fail to provide information without reasonable cause.
Describe the process of filing an RTI application.
Describe the role of the State Information Commission under the RTI Act.
Explain the difference between 'Right to Information' and 'Right to Privacy'.
Explain the main objective of the Right to Information Act.
Explain the term 'Public Authority' as per the RTI Act.
A citizen files an RTI application but does not receive a response within the stipulated time. What should the citizen do next? (1) File a police complaint (2) File a first appeal to the Appellate Authority (3) Wait for more time (4) Approach the Supreme Court
A citizen files an RTI application but does not receive a response within the stipulated time. What should the citizen do next? (1) File a police complaint (2) File a first appeal to the Appellate Authority (3) Wait for more time (4) Approach the Supreme Court
In which year was the Right to Information Act enacted in India? (1) 2002 (2) 2005 (3) 2010 (4) 1999
The Right to Information Act is applicable to which of the following? (1) Only Central Government (2) Only State Governments (3) Both Central and State Governments (4) Only Private Companies
What is the fee for filing an RTI application at the central government level? (1) Rs. 10 (2) Rs. 50 (3) Rs. 100 (4) No fee
Fill in the blank: If information concerns the life or liberty of a person, it must be provided within ______ hours.
Fill in the blank: The first appeal under the RTI Act can be made to the ________ Officer.
Fill in the blank: The RTI Act empowers ________ to seek information from public authorities.
Fill in the blank: The RTI Act is a ________ right of Indian citizens.
True or False: The RTI Act allows citizens to access information from private companies directly.
True or False: The RTI Act applies to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir (as of 2019).
True or False: The RTI Act can be used to obtain information about the functioning of the judiciary.
True or False: The RTI Act covers all NGOs in India.
