Right to Information
Civics ⇒ Citizenship and Rights
Right to Information starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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A citizen files an RTI application but does not receive a response within 30 days. What should the citizen do next?
A student wants to know how funds were used in his school for a government scheme. Which right allows him to ask for this information?
Describe one way in which the RTI Act empowers citizens.
Describe the process of filing an RTI application.
Explain the main objective of the Right to Information Act.
Explain the term 'Public Authority' as defined in the RTI Act.
A citizen files an RTI application but does not receive a response within 30 days. What should the citizen do next?
A student wants to know how funds were used in his school for a government scheme. Which right allows him to ask for this information?
In which year was the Right to Information Act passed in India? (1) 2000, (2) 2005, (3) 2010, (4) 2015
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 does RTI stand for in the context of Indian law? (1) Right to Information, (2) Right to Inheritance, (3) Right to Independence, (4) Right to Investment
What is the maximum time limit for providing information under the RTI Act? (1) 10 days, (2) 30 days, (3) 60 days, (4) 90 days
Fill in the blank: If the information sought under RTI concerns the life or liberty of a person, it must be provided within ________ hours.
Fill in the blank: The RTI Act empowers every ________ of India to seek information from public authorities.
Fill in the blank: The RTI Act is a key law for ensuring ________ governance in India.
Fill in the blank: The RTI Act is a part of the fundamental right to ________ under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
True or False: Information related to cabinet papers can be disclosed under the RTI Act after the decision has been taken.
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 internal working of private companies not funded by the government.
