Right to Information
Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights
Right to Information starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A citizen files an RTI application seeking information about a pending investigation. The PIO refuses to provide the information. Is this justified under the RTI Act?
Context: A student files an RTI application to a university seeking details of faculty qualifications. The university refuses, citing privacy. Is this refusal justified under the RTI Act?
Context: An RTI applicant is denied information on the grounds that it would disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority. Is this a valid reason under the RTI Act?
Describe any two types of information exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act.
Describe the process of appeal if an RTI applicant is not satisfied with the response from the PIO.
Context: A citizen files an RTI application seeking information about a pending investigation. The PIO refuses to provide the information. Is this justified under the RTI Act?
Context: A student files an RTI application to a university seeking details of faculty qualifications. The university refuses, citing privacy. Is this refusal justified under the RTI Act?
Context: An RTI applicant is denied information on the grounds that it would disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority. Is this a valid reason under the RTI Act?
In which year was the Right to Information Act enacted in India? (1) 2002 (2) 2005 (3) 2008 (4) 2010
The Right to Information Act, 2005 replaced which earlier Act? (1) Freedom of Information Act, 2002 (2) Official Secrets Act, 1923 (3) Public Records Act, 1993 (4) None of the above
What is the maximum penalty that can be imposed on a PIO for not providing information under the RTI Act? (1) Rs. 5,000 (2) Rs. 10,000 (3) Rs. 25,000 (4) Rs. 50,000
What is the time limit for providing information under the RTI Act? (1) 10 days (2) 30 days (3) 45 days (4) 60 days
Fill in the blank: The _______ is responsible for appointing the State Chief Information Commissioner.
Fill in the blank: The Central Information Commission is constituted by the _______.
Fill in the blank: The fee for filing an RTI application is usually Rs. _______.
Fill in the blank: The RTI Act mandates that information should be provided in the _______ in which it is sought, unless it would disproportionately divert the resources of the public authority.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The RTI Act allows for partial disclosure of information if only part of the record is exempted.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The RTI Act allows for suo motu disclosure of information by public authorities.
State whether the following statement is true or false: The RTI Act overrides the Official Secrets Act, 1923, in case of conflict.
True or False: The Right to Information is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
