THE QUESTION ANSWER ROUND ON THE RTI ACT,2005

Quiz Question #1: How many countries in the world have Freedom of Information or Right to Information legislations / regimes?

Your Answer: D. Over 80

Correct Answer: D. Over 80

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: FoI / RTI finds a mention in:

Your Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Correct Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: FoI / RTI laws are also referred to as:

Your Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Correct Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #1: RTI is closely aligned with the `Fundamental Right` in the `Constitution of India` of

Your Answer: B. Right to Freedom (of Speech and Expression)`

Correct Answer: B. Right to Freedom (of Speech and Expression)`

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: The genesis of RTI in India makes it

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: 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?

Your Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Reason: Correct. It happened in Madhya Pradesh in certain places like Bilaspur and Korba. This was before the State of Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November 2000. The Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the RTI Act in 2002.


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Quiz Question #1: The `Preamble` of the `RTI Act, 2005` says that "informed citizenry and transparency of information" are vital to

Your Answer: D. All the above.

Correct Answer: D. All the above.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: The `Right to Information Act, 2005` came into full force on

Your Answer: B. 12th October, 2005.

Correct Answer: B. 12th October, 2005.

Reason: Correct.
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Quiz Question #3: How many sections does the `RTI Act, 2005` have?

Your Answer: C. 31

Correct Answer: C. 31

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #1: The Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India (GoI) is: i) A Competent Authority under `RTI Act, 2005`. ii) The Nodal Department for the inplementation of `RTI Act, 2005` in the country. iii) A Public Authority.

Your Answer: B. ii) & iii)

Correct Answer: B. ii) & iii)

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #2: The guidelines to be published and updated by an Appropriate Government should cover, among other things: i) Objects of the `RTI Act, 2005`. ii) manner and form of making a request to PIOs. iii) Assistance available form Central / State Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: For the PIO to disclose certain information, the Competent Authority should be satisfied that larger public interest warrants its disclosure. This information pertains to: i) commercial confidence. ii) trade secrets. iii) intellectual property. iv) information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #1: The communication from a PIO rejecting a request under `RTI Act, 2005` should contain

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct. This has been stipulated by S. 7(8) of the `RTI Act, 2005`

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Quiz Question #2: What is the time limit for a `Public Information Officer` for providing requested information concerning the life and liberty of a person?

Your Answer: C. It has to be provided within 48 hours.

Correct Answer: C. It has to be provided within 48 hours.

Reason: Correct. Section 7(1) of the `RTI Act, 2005` states, among other things, that "… where information sought for concers the life and liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request". The answer is c - It has to be provided within 48 hours

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Quiz Question #3: It is NOT required for a Public Authority (PA) to: i) Designate adequate number of PIOs & APIOs and FAAs with appropriate seniority. ii) Computerise such records as are appropriate to be computerised (within a reasonable time, subject to availability of resources). iii) Make information available in the local language and in a cost effective manner. iv) Publish proactive disclosure-related information on the Internet.

Your Answer: D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.

Correct Answer: D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #1: An Information Commissioner can be removed from office on grounds of i) conviction in an offence involving moral turpitude. ii) acquiring a financial interest pejudicially affecting the functions as an Information Commissioner or engaging in a paid employment. iii) infirmity of body and / or mind. iv) being adjudged an insolvent.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii), iii) & iv)

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii), iii) & iv)

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Salaries and allowances of the State Chief Information Commissioner will be on par with

Your Answer: D. Election Commissioner.

Correct Answer: D. Election Commissioner.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: Which of the following statements about the "Annual Reports" of Information Commissions are true? i) They should state the number of requests made to each Public Authority. ii) The number of decisions where applicants were not allowed access to documents. iii) the provisions invoked and the number of times they were invoked. iv) the amount of charges collected by each Public Authority under this Act.

Your Answer: C. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: C. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #1: Who receives applications under the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: D. Only a. and b.

Correct Answer: D. Only a. and b.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: An RTI application can be sent

Your Answer: D. Through any of these means.

Correct Answer: D. Through any of these means.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: Which of the following are applicable to requests for information under the `RTI Act, 2005`? i) The request should specify the particulars of the information sought. ii) The request should be accompanied with an application fee as prescribed by the `Appropriate Government` - for non-BPL persons. iii) The request should clearly state the reasons for asking for the information. iv) the request should explain the purpose for which the information is going to be put. v) The request should contain the applicant`s contact information.

Your Answer: B. Only i), ii) & v).

Correct Answer: B. Only i), ii) & v).

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #1: A first appeal against the decision of a PIO can be preferred by i) An Applicant. ii) A person from within the Public Authority. iii) A person outside the Public Authority to whom the information pertains.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #2: The First Appellate Authority

Your Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Correct Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about Information Commissions. i) There is no time limit for the Information Commissions to decide 2nd appeals. ii) Decisions of Information Commissions are binding only on the appellants, but not on the Public Authorities. iii) There is a lower limit for the penalty that Information Commissions can impose on a PIO. iv) There is no upper limit for the penalty that Information Commissions can impose on a PIO. Which of these are false?

Your Answer: B. Only ii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. Only ii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The grounds for a complaint could be i) inability to submit a request to the PIO. ii) refusal to access information under the RTI Act. iii) not getting a response to a request for information.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #2: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) summon and enforce attendance of persons. ii) compel them to give evidence on oath and produce documents or things. iii) Require discovery and inspection of documents.

Your Answer: C. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: C. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: A Public Information Officer will be liable to be imposed a monetary penalty for i) refusal to receive an information application. ii) not providing information within specified time limits. iii) destroying information.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: PIO should disclose information exempted in S. 8(1) if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.

Your Answer: B. Yes.

Correct Answer: B. Yes.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Whose decision shall be final regarding computation of the period of 20 years as the time period till which information is to be given?

Your Answer: C. Central Government.

Correct Answer: C. Central Government.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: The `RTI Act, 2005` says that personal information may be disclosed if i) its disclosure has no relationship to any public activity or interest. ii) it does not cause unwarranted invasion of privacy. iii) the PIO or the appellate authority concerned is satisfied that the larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such information...

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 can be amended by

Your Answer: B. the Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. the Central Government.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 has so far been amended

Your Answer: D. 3 times.

Correct Answer: D. 3 times.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about amending the Second Schedule. i) The Central Government can amend it. ii) It can amend it by notification in the Official Gazette. iii) It can include any other intelligence and security organisation. iv) It can omit any already existing organisation. iv) Every such notification shall be laid before each House of the Parliament. Which of these statements are true?

Your Answer: A. They are all true.

Correct Answer: A. They are all true.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: Would the action in good faith provision be applicable if a PIO unknowingly discloses exempted information.

Your Answer: A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.

Correct Answer: A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: The `RTI Act, 2005` will supersede

Your Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Correct Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about "Bar on jurisdiction of courts" vis-avis the `RTI Act, 2005`. i) No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made under this Act. ii) No such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under this Act. Which of these statements is true?

Your Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.

QUESTION ANSWER ROUND ON THE RTI ACT 2005

Quiz Question #1: How many countries in the world have Freedom of Information or Right to Information legislations / regimes?


Your Answer: D. Over 80

Correct Answer: D. Over 80

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Which of the following statements is factually correct? i) All countries having FoI / RTI have an explicit mention about FoI / RTI in their Constitutions. ii) There are some countries where there is FoI / RTI Law, but no explicit mention of FoI / RTI in the Constitution. iii) There are countries having FoI / RTI at the state / provincial / regional level in addition to the national level. iv) The national FoI / RTI laws of all countries have been enacted because the United Nations General Assembly has mandated them to do so.

Your Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Correct Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: FoI / RTI laws are also referred to as:

Your Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Correct Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The genesis of RTI in India makes it

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #2: Which organisation is known to have taken up the first grassroots initiative for people`s RTI?

Your Answer: C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)

Correct Answer: C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: Consider the following points about the `Freedom of Information Act of India. i) It was enacted in 1996. ii) It was enacted in 2003. iii) It never came into force. iv) It came into force only in a few States. Which of these points are true?

Your Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Correct Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The `Right to Information Act, 2005` is applicable

Your Answer: D. to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Correct Answer: D. to the whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir.

Reason: Correct. This has been stipulated in Section 1(2)

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Quiz Question #2: Right to information is available under the `Right to Information Act, 2005`

Your Answer: D. to all Indian citizens.

Correct Answer: D. to all Indian citizens.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: Is the `RTI Act, 2005` applicable to the Union Territories?

Your Answer: D. Yes, without any exceptions or caveats.

Correct Answer: D. Yes, without any exceptions or caveats.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #1: Appropriate Government under the `RTI Act, 2005` could be: i) State Government. ii) Central Government. iii) Local Government. iv) Government of a country / countries with whom India has bilateral / multilateral pacts.

Your Answer: C. Either i) or ii).

Correct Answer: C. Either i) or ii).

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #2: Consider the following points about the rule-making power under the `RTI Act, 2005` i) Only Appropriate Governments have rule-making power. ii) Only Competent Authorities have rule-making power. iii) Appropriate Governments have rule-making power at the Central Level and Competent Authorities have rule-making power at the State Level. iv) All Appropriate Governments and Competent Authorities defined by the RTI Act, 2005 have rule-making power with respect to their stated jurisdictions.

Your Answer: D. Only iv) is true.

Correct Answer: D. Only iv) is true.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: The guidelines to be published and updated by an Appropriate Government should cover, among other things: i) Objects of the `RTI Act, 2005`. ii) manner and form of making a request to PIOs. iii) Assistance available form Central / State Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: It is alright for an APIO to decide whether information should be given on an RTI application with or without consulting the PIO concerned.

Your Answer: A. a. No. Not at all.

Correct Answer: A. a. No. Not at all.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Consider the following statements pertainng to a `Third Party` under the `RTI Act, 2005`: i) A `Third Party` has no say whatsoever in a PIO`s decision to disclose information about it. ii) A `Third Party` has no right of first appeal after the lapse of 30 days after receiving the order of a PIOs decision to disclose information related to it. iii) A PIO has to apply the "Public Interest Test" before deciding to give / not to give information about a `Third Party`, if the latter has requested that the information should not be disclosed. Which of these statements are true?

Your Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Correct Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: It is NOT required for a Public Authority (PA) to: i) Designate adequate number of PIOs & APIOs and FAAs with appropriate seniority. ii) Computerise such records as are appropriate to be computerised (within a reasonable time, subject to availability of resources). iii) Make information available in the local language and in a cost effective manner. iv) Publish proactive disclosure-related information on the Internet.

Your Answer: D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.

Correct Answer: D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: What is the maximum number of Commissioners that the Central or a State Information Commission can have?

Your Answer: D. 11

Correct Answer: D. 11

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: An Information Commission while inquiring in any matter will have the same powers as vested in

Your Answer: D. A Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure.

Correct Answer: D. A Civil Court while trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure.

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #3: One of the following about the "Annual Report" of an Information Commission is true.Identify it.

Your Answer: B. An Information Commission should forward a copy of its "Annual Report" to the Appropriate Government concerned.

Correct Answer: B. An Information Commission should forward a copy of its "Annual Report" to the Appropriate Government concerned.

Reason: Correct



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Quiz Question #1: As per the `RTI Act, 2005`, the fee(s) to be charged from a person below poverty line is

Your Answer: A. nil

Correct Answer: A. nil

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Who receives applications under the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: D. Only a. and b.

Correct Answer: D. Only a. and b.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: Can a PIO refuse a request for inspection of records?

Your Answer: D. No. A PIO can`t do that.

Correct Answer: D. No. A PIO can`t do that.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: A first appeal against the decision of a PIO can be preferred by i) An Applicant. ii) A person from within the Public Authority. iii) A person outside the Public Authority to whom the information pertains.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #2: The First Appellate Authority has the discretion to admit appeals preferred by a third party after 30 days

Your Answer: B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.

Correct Answer: B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: The First Appellate Authority should decide on first appeals i) within 30 days from the receipt of the first appeals. ii) in less number of days that the PIO concerned took to take a decision on the application. iii) within 45 days from the date of receipt of the appeal, if the reasons are recorded.

Your Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Correct Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The grounds for a complaint could be i) being asked to pay an unreasonablevamount of fee. ii) being given incomplete or false information. iii) any matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #2: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) receive evidence on affidavit. ii) requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office. iii) issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #3: Which of the following are true about an inquiry carried out by an Information Commission? i) It may examine any record to which the `RTI Act, 2005` applies. ii) No such record can be witheld from it (irrespective of any provision of any Act passed by the Parliament or the State Legislature). iii) IC has the powers of a Civil Court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: Of the following, information not exempted from disclosure is:

Your Answer: C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.

Correct Answer: C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Whose decision shall be final regarding computation of the period of 20 years as the time period till which information is to be given?

Your Answer: C. Central Government.

Correct Answer: C. Central Government.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: If a PIO reasonably severs non-exempted portions of a record from exempted portions, and partially provides information to an applicant, he / she has to i) give the name and designation of the person giving the decision. ii) reasons for the decision. iii) details of fees the applicant may have to pay. iv) applicants rights for a review of the decision.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv) are true.

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv) are true.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 lists

Your Answer: A. the intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are exempted from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Correct Answer: A. the intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are exempted from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Intelligence and security organisations of the State Government woud be exempted from the Act if

Your Answer: C. If the State Government specifies in the Official Gazette any such organisation(s).

Correct Answer: C. If the State Government specifies in the Official Gazette any such organisation(s).

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #3: According to the `RTI Act, 2005`, as far as exempted organisations are concerned, the exemption applies to i) certain organisations of the Central Government as listed in the 2nd Schedule and to the information submitted by these organisations to this Government. ii) certain organisations of the State Governments as may be notified by them in the Official Gazette, but NOT to the information furnished by these organisations to the respective State Governments.

Your Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The `RTI Act, 2005` will supersede

Your Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Correct Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #2: Who has the power to remove the difficulties arising in giving effect to the provisions of the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: B. The Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. The Central Government.

Reason: Correct.

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Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about "Bar on jurisdiction of courts" vis-avis the `RTI Act, 2005`. i) No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made under this Act. ii) No such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under this Act. Which of these statements is true?

Your Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.

QUESTION ANSWER ROUND ON THE RTI ACT,2005

Quiz Question #1: The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 59(1) stating `Freedom of Information is a fundamental Human Right` in

Your Answer: A. 1946

Correct Answer: A. 1946

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Which Article of the `Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognised `Freedom of Information and Free Press` as a fundamental Human Right?

Your Answer: B. Article 19

Correct Answer: B. Article 19

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises FOI as a part of Freedom of Expression, which is a Fundamental Human Right.

Your Answer: C. True.

Correct Answer: C. True.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The `Freedom of Information Bill, 2000` was later enacted later as the `RTI Act, 2005`

Your Answer: B. Wrong

Correct Answer: B. Wrong

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The first State to introduce the a law on RTI was

Your Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Reason: Correct. Tamil Nadu did so in April 1996



Quiz Question #3: The second State to enact a law on RTI was

Your Answer: D. Goa

Correct Answer: D. Goa

Reason: Correct. Goa did so in 1997



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Quiz Question #1: Enactment of the `RTI Act, 2005` provides for

Your Answer: C. Both a and b.

Correct Answer: C. Both a and b.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: How many chapters does the `RTI Act, 2005` have?

Your Answer: A. 6

Correct Answer: A. 6

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Disclosure on the Internet is an important feature of proactive disclosure by a Public Authority under `RTI Act, 2005`

Your Answer: A. Yes.

Correct Answer: A. Yes.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: Consider the following points about the rule-making power under the `RTI Act, 2005` i) Only Appropriate Governments have rule-making power. ii) Only Competent Authorities have rule-making power. iii) Appropriate Governments have rule-making power at the Central Level and Competent Authorities have rule-making power at the State Level. iv) All Appropriate Governments and Competent Authorities defined by the RTI Act, 2005 have rule-making power with respect to their stated jurisdictions.

Your Answer: D. Only iv) is true.

Correct Answer: D. Only iv) is true.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: i) Provisions providing for voluntary disclosure of categories of records…ii) notices regarding fees to be paid… iii) additional regulations / circulars… for obtaining access to information… which of the aforesaid should be included in the guidelines to be published and updated by an Appropriate Government?

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii)

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii)

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: For the PIO to disclose certain information, the Competent Authority should be satisfied that larger public interest warrants its disclosure. This information pertains to: i) commercial confidence. ii) trade secrets. iii) intellectual property. iv) information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The `RTI Act, 2005` says that the transfer of applications from a Public Authority to another should

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct. This has been stipulated by S. 6(3) of the `RTI Act, 2005`



Quiz Question #2: Under `RTI Act, 2005`, what was the deadline for all Public Authorities to, suo motu, publish information?

Your Answer: C. 12th October, 2005.

Correct Answer: C. 12th October, 2005.

Reason: Correct. Section 7(1) of the `RTI Act, 2005` states, among other things, that "… where information sought for concers the life and liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request"



Quiz Question #3: It is NOT required for a Public Authority (PA) to: i) Designate adequate number of PIOs & APIOs and FAAs with appropriate seniority. ii) Computerise such records as are appropriate to be computerised (within a reasonable time, subject to availability of resources). iii) Make information available in the local language and in a cost effective manner. iv) Publish proactive disclosure-related information on the Internet.

Your Answer: D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.

Correct Answer: D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: What is the maximum number of Commissioners that the Central or a State Information Commission can have?

Your Answer: D. 11

Correct Answer: D. 11

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on (second) appeals is

Your Answer: C. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: C. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on complaints is

Your Answer: A. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: A. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: How could a Public Information Officer receive applications? i) Those submitted by a requester in hand. ii) Those sent by an applicant by E-Mail. iii) Those transferred by another Public Authority. iv) Those forwarded by an Assistant Public Information Officer.

Your Answer: B. Any or all i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. Any or all i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Who receives applications under the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: D. Only a. and b.

Correct Answer: D. Only a. and b.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: An RTI application can be sent

Your Answer: D. Through any of these means.

Correct Answer: D. Through any of these means.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: A first appeal against the decision of a PIO can be preferred by i) An Applicant. ii) A person from within the Public Authority. iii) A person outside the Public Authority to whom the information pertains.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The First Appellate Authority

Your Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Correct Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about Information Commissions. i) There is no time limit for the Information Commissions to decide 2nd appeals. ii) Decisions of Information Commissions are binding only on the appellants, but not on the Public Authorities. iii) There is a lower limit for the penalty that Information Commissions can impose on a PIO. iv) There is no upper limit for the penalty that Information Commissions can impose on a PIO. Which of these are false?

Your Answer: B. Only ii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. Only ii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) summon and enforce attendance of persons. ii) compel them to give evidence on oath and produce documents or things. iii) Require discovery and inspection of documents.

Your Answer: C. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: C. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) receive evidence on affidavit. ii) requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office. iii) issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following. A PIO: i) malafidely denies information. ii) obstructed furnishing information. iii) knowingly gave incorrect, incomplete or misleading information. For which of these actions can he / she be penalised by an Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Correct Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: There are certain exemptions with respect to the information that can be provided under the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Your Answer: A. True.

Correct Answer: A. True.

Reason: Correct. Exemptions are in the form of certain types of information being exempted as stipulated by Ss. 8 and 9. As and where these exemptions are applicable, information can be entirely / partially rejected.



Quiz Question #2: Whose decision shall be final regarding computation of the period of 20 years as the time period till which information is to be given?

Your Answer: C. Central Government.

Correct Answer: C. Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The `RTI Act, 2005` says that personal information may be disclosed if i) its disclosure has no relationship to any public activity or interest. ii) it does not cause unwarranted invasion of privacy. iii) the PIO or the appellate authority concerned is satisfied that the larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such information...

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 can be amended by

Your Answer: B. the Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. the Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: According to the `RTI Act, 2005`, as far as exempted organisations are concerned, the exemption applies to i) certain organisations of the Central Government as listed in the 2nd Schedule and to the information submitted by these organisations to this Government. ii) certain organisations of the State Governments as may be notified by them in the Official Gazette, but NOT to the information furnished by these organisations to the respective State Governments.

Your Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about amending the Second Schedule. i) The Central Government can amend it. ii) It can amend it by notification in the Official Gazette. iii) It can include any other intelligence and security organisation. iv) It can omit any already existing organisation. iv) Every such notification shall be laid before each House of the Parliament. Which of these statements are true?

Your Answer: A. They are all true.

Correct Answer: A. They are all true.

Reason: Correct.



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Quiz Question #1: After the enactment of the `RTI Act, 2005`, what is the status of the `Freedom of Information Act, 2002`?

Your Answer: C. It has been repealed.

Correct Answer: C. It has been repealed.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Who has the power to remove the difficulties arising in giving effect to the provisions of the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: B. The Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. The Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about "Bar on jurisdiction of courts" vis-avis the `RTI Act, 2005`. i) No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made under this Act. ii) No such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under this Act. Which of these statements is true?

Your Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.

THE QUESTIONS ON THE RTI ACT 2005

THE QUESTIONS ON THE RTI ACT 2005


Quiz Question #1: Which was the first country in the World to have enacted a legislation for providing for citizens` RTI?

Your Answer: A. Sweden

Correct Answer: A. Sweden

Reason: Correct. Sweden did so as far back as in December 1766.



Quiz Question #2: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises FOI as a part of Freedom of Expression, which is a Fundamental Human Right.

Your Answer: C. True.

Correct Answer: C. True.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: FoI / RTI laws are also referred to as:

Your Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Correct Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Reason: Correct.


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Quiz Question #1: The objective(s) of the `RTI Act, 2005` is / are

Your Answer: D. Both a and b

Correct Answer: D. Both a and b

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The first State to introduce the a law on RTI was

Your Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: A. Tamil Nadu

Reason: Correct. Tamil Nadu did so in April 1996



Quiz Question #3: 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?

Your Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Reason: Correct. It happened in Madhya Pradesh in certain places like Bilaspur and Korba. This was before the State of Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November 2000. The Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the RTI Act in 2002.



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Quiz Question #1: The `Right to Information Act, 2005` came into full force on

Your Answer: B. 12th October, 2005.

Correct Answer: B. 12th October, 2005.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: How many schedules does the `RTI Act, 2005` have?

Your Answer: B. 2

Correct Answer: B. 2

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Indian citizens have the right to information because of

Your Answer: C. a law passed by the Parliament of India.

Correct Answer: C. a law passed by the Parliament of India.

Reason: Correct.





Quiz Question #1: Which of the following has not been defined as a Competent Authority by the `RTI Act, 2005`- i) Chairman of Rajya Sabha in the case of Council of States. ii) Government of India iii) Chief Justice of a High Court in the case of a High Court.

Your Answer: C. Only ii)

Correct Answer: C. Only ii)

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Rules can be made by Appropriate Governments or Competent Authorities by notifying the rules: i) in the Official Gazette. ii) by publishing them on the website of the Appropriate Government. iii) by publishing them on the websites of Information Commissions - as applicable.

Your Answer: A. i) as per the `RTI Act, 2005`

Correct Answer: A. i) as per the `RTI Act, 2005`

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: For the PIO to disclose certain information, the Competent Authority should be satisfied that larger public interest warrants its disclosure. This information pertains to: i) commercial confidence. ii) trade secrets. iii) intellectual property. iv) information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.




Quiz Question #1: The `RTI Act, 2005` stipulates that a Public Authority should transfer an RTI application or a part thereof to another Public Authority if the application or a part of it pertains to information

Your Answer: C. Both a. and b.

Correct Answer: C. Both a. and b.

Reason: Correct. This has been stipulated by S. 6(3) of the `RTI Act, 2005`



Quiz Question #2: How many TYPES of `Public Authorities` are there?

Your Answer: D. Two. Central Public Authorities and State Public Authorities.

Correct Answer: D. Two. Central Public Authorities and State Public Authorities.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: What is the requirement under `RTI Act, 2005` regarding updating the publications under S. 4(1)(b)?

Your Answer: D. Updation of the information so published has to be done every year.

Correct Answer: D. Updation of the information so published has to be done every year.

Reason: Correct.




Quiz Question #1: The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on complaints is

Your Answer: A. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: A. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: (Second) Appeals on information pertaining to a person`s life and liberty should be decided by Information Commissions within

Your Answer: D. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: D. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Which of the following statements about the "Annual Reports" of Information Commissions are true? i) They should state the number of requests made to each Public Authority. ii) The number of decisions where applicants were not allowed access to documents. iii) the provisions invoked and the number of times they were invoked. iv) the amount of charges collected by each Public Authority under this Act.

Your Answer: C. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: C. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.





Quiz Question #1: How could a Public Information Officer receive applications? i) Those submitted by a requester in hand. ii) Those sent by an applicant by E-Mail. iii) Those transferred by another Public Authority. iv) Those forwarded by an Assistant Public Information Officer.

Your Answer: B. Any or all i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. Any or all i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Which of the following are true?

Your Answer: D. All are true.

Correct Answer: D. All are true.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: "Deemed refusal" under the `RTI Act, 2005` is

Your Answer: A. A failure on a PIO`s part to provide information within the specified time limits.

Correct Answer: A. A failure on a PIO`s part to provide information within the specified time limits.

Reason: Correct.




Quiz Question #1: A first appeal against the decision of a PIO can be preferred by i) An Applicant. ii) A person from within the Public Authority. iii) A person outside the Public Authority to whom the information pertains.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The First Appellate Authority

Your Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Correct Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The First Appellate Authority should decide on first appeals i) within 30 days from the receipt of the first appeals. ii) in less number of days that the PIO concerned took to take a decision on the application. iii) within 45 days from the date of receipt of the appeal, if the reasons are recorded.

Your Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Correct Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Reason: Correct.





Quiz Question #1: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) receive evidence on affidavit. ii) requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office. iii) issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: A Public Information Officer will be liable to be imposed a monetary penalty for i) refusal to receive an information application. ii) not providing information within specified time limits. iii) destroying information.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following. A PIO: i) malafidely denies information. ii) obstructed furnishing information. iii) knowingly gave incorrect, incomplete or misleading information. For which of these actions can he / she be penalised by an Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Correct Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Reason: Correct.





Quiz Question #1: Of the following, information not exempted from disclosure is:

Your Answer: C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.

Correct Answer: C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: PIO should disclose information exempted in S. 8(1) if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.

Your Answer: B. Yes.

Correct Answer: B. Yes.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: If a PIO reasonably severs non-exempted portions of a record from exempted portions, and partially provides information to an applicant, he / she has to i) give the name and designation of the person giving the decision. ii) reasons for the decision. iii) details of fees the applicant may have to pay. iv) applicants rights for a review of the decision.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv) are true.

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv) are true.

Reason: Correct.





Quiz Question #1: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 lists

Your Answer: A. the intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are exempted from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Correct Answer: A. the intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are exempted from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 can be amended by

Your Answer: B. the Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. the Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: According to the `RTI Act, 2005`, as far as exempted organisations are concerned, the exemption applies to i) certain organisations of the Central Government as listed in the 2nd Schedule and to the information submitted by these organisations to this Government. ii) certain organisations of the State Governments as may be notified by them in the Official Gazette, but NOT to the information furnished by these organisations to the respective State Governments.

Your Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.





Quiz Question #1: After the enactment of the `RTI Act, 2005`, what is the status of the `Freedom of Information Act, 2002`?

Your Answer: C. It has been repealed.

Correct Answer: C. It has been repealed.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The `RTI Act, 2005` will supersede

Your Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Correct Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: What is the time span mentioned in the `RTI Act, 2005` for making orders for removing difficulties in giving effect to the provisions of the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: A. 2 years from the commencement of the Act.

Correct Answer: A. 2 years from the commencement of the Act.

Reason: Correct.

KNOW THE RTI ACT 2005

THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION ACT,2005

MODULE - 1, CHAPTER - 1


Quiz Question #1: The United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution 59(1) stating `Freedom of Information is a fundamental Human Right` in

Your Answer: A. 1946

Correct Answer: A. 1946

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: FoI / RTI finds a mention in:

Your Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Correct Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: FoI / RTI laws are also referred to as:

Your Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Correct Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 1, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: The objective(s) of the `RTI Act, 2005` is / are

Your Answer: D. Both a and b

Correct Answer: D. Both a and b

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The genesis of RTI in India makes it

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: 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?

Your Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Reason: Correct. It happened in Madhya Pradesh in certain places like Bilaspur and Korba. This was before the State of Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November 2000. The Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the RTI Act in 2002.



MODULE - 1, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: The `Preamble` of the `RTI Act, 2005` says that "informed citizenry and transparency of information" are vital to

Your Answer: D. All the above.

Correct Answer: D. All the above.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Right to information is available under the `Right to Information Act, 2005`

Your Answer: D. to all Indian citizens.

Correct Answer: D. to all Indian citizens.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Definition of "Information" under the `RTI Act` includes:

Your Answer: D. a & b and other material as well.

Correct Answer: D. a & b and other material as well.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 2, CHAPTER - 1

Quiz Question #1: Which of the following has not been defined as a Competent Authority by the `RTI Act, 2005`- i) Chairman of Rajya Sabha in the case of Council of States. ii) Government of India iii) Chief Justice of a High Court in the case of a High Court.

Your Answer: C. Only ii)

Correct Answer: C. Only ii)

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The guidelines to be published and updated by an Appropriate Government should cover, among other things: i) Objects of the `RTI Act, 2005`. ii) manner and form of making a request to PIOs. iii) Assistance available form Central / State Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: For the PIO to disclose certain information, the Competent Authority should be satisfied that larger public interest warrants its disclosure. This information pertains to: i) commercial confidence. ii) trade secrets. iii) intellectual property. iv) information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 2, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: The communication from a PIO rejecting a request under `RTI Act, 2005` should contain

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct. This has been stipulated by S. 7(8) of the `RTI Act, 2005`



Quiz Question #2: The Act requires the designation within a `Public Authority` of

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: There is an upper limit for the number of PIOs and APIOs to be appointed by a Public Authority (PA) as per the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Your Answer: B. No. There is no such limit, whatsoever, as per the `RTI Act, 2005`

Correct Answer: B. No. There is no such limit, whatsoever, as per the `RTI Act, 2005`

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 2, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: The general superintendence, direction and management of the affairs of the Information Commission vests in

Your Answer: C. The Chief Information Commissioner of the Information Commission concerned.

Correct Answer: C. The Chief Information Commissioner of the Information Commission concerned.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Like, the High Courts, there is a provision under the `RTI Act, 2005` to constitute one common State Information Commission for more than 1 State.

Your Answer: B. No. Every State Government should constitute an Information Commission for the State concerned.

Correct Answer: B. No. Every State Government should constitute an Information Commission for the State concerned.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: (Second) Appeals on information pertaining to a person`s life and liberty should be decided by Information Commissions within

Your Answer: D. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: D. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 3, CHAPTER - 1

Quiz Question #1: Notice of an application involving 3rd party information should be given to the 3rd party

Your Answer: C. within 5 days of receipt of the application.

Correct Answer: C. within 5 days of receipt of the application.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Notice of the a PIO`s decision about disclosing or not disclosing third party information should be given to the third party

Your Answer: C. within 40 days of receipt of the application.

Correct Answer: C. within 40 days of receipt of the application.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Which of the following are true?

Your Answer: D. All are true.

Correct Answer: D. All are true.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 3, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: A first appeal against the decision of a PIO can be preferred by i) An Applicant. ii) A person from within the Public Authority. iii) A person outside the Public Authority to whom the information pertains.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) above.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The First Appellate Authority

Your Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Correct Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The First Appellate Authority should decide on first appeals i) within 30 days from the receipt of the first appeals. ii) in less number of days that the PIO concerned took to take a decision on the application. iii) within 45 days from the date of receipt of the appeal, if the reasons are recorded.

Your Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Correct Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 3, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: The grounds for a complaint could be i) inability to submit a request to the PIO. ii) refusal to access information under the RTI Act. iii) not getting a response to a request for information.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) receive evidence on affidavit. ii) requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office. iii) issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following. A PIO: i) malafidely denies information. ii) obstructed furnishing information. iii) knowingly gave incorrect, incomplete or misleading information. For which of these actions can he / she be penalised by an Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Correct Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 4, CHAPTER - 1

Quiz Question #1: There are certain exemptions with respect to the information that can be provided under the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Your Answer: A. True.

Correct Answer: A. True.

Reason: Correct. Exemptions are in the form of certain types of information being exempted as stipulated by Ss. 8 and 9. As and where these exemptions are applicable, information can be entirely / partially rejected.



Quiz Question #2: Whose decision shall be final regarding computation of the period of 20 years as the time period till which information is to be given?

Your Answer: C. Central Government.

Correct Answer: C. Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The `RTI Act, 2005` says that personal information may be disclosed if i) its disclosure has no relationship to any public activity or interest. ii) it does not cause unwarranted invasion of privacy. iii) the PIO or the appellate authority concerned is satisfied that the larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such information...

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 4, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 lists

Your Answer: A. the intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are exempted from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Correct Answer: A. the intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are exempted from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 can be amended by

Your Answer: B. the Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. the Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: For providing which of the following information do intelligence and security organisations of the Central / State Governments have to seek the approval of the Central / State Information Commissions - as the case may be?

Your Answer: B. Information pertaining to allegations of violations of human rights.

Correct Answer: B. Information pertaining to allegations of violations of human rights.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 4, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: Would the action in good faith provision be applicable if a PIO unknowingly discloses exempted information.

Your Answer: A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.

Correct Answer: A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The `RTI Act, 2005` will supersede

Your Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Correct Answer: D. All a, b & c.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: As per the `RTI Act, 2005`, the order containing provisions for removing difficulties in giving effect to the provisions of the Act

Your Answer: D. All a,b & c.

Correct Answer: D. All a,b & c.

Reason: Correct.



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TOP UP ON THE RTI ACT ,2005

MODULE - 1, CHAPTER - 1


Quiz Question #1: Which of these countries does not have a comprehensive right to / freedom of legislation information yet?

Your Answer: D. Neither

Correct Answer: D. Neither

Reason: Correct. All the countries have comprehensive RTI / FoI legislations



Quiz Question #2: How many countries in the world have Freedom of Information or Right to Information legislations / regimes?

Your Answer: D. Over 80

Correct Answer: D. Over 80

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: FoI / RTI finds a mention in:

Your Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Correct Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 1, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: The genesis of RTI in India makes it

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Which organisation is known to have taken up the first grassroots initiative for people`s RTI?

Your Answer: C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)

Correct Answer: C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The second State to enact a law on RTI was

Your Answer: D. Goa

Correct Answer: D. Goa

Reason: Correct. Goa did so in 1997



MODULE - 1, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: The `Preamble` of the `RTI Act, 2005` says that "informed citizenry and transparency of information" are vital to

Your Answer: D. All the above.

Correct Answer: D. All the above.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Enactment of the `RTI Act, 2005` provides for

Your Answer: C. Both a and b.

Correct Answer: C. Both a and b.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: How many sections does the `RTI Act, 2005` have?

Your Answer: C. 31

Correct Answer: C. 31

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 2, CHAPTER - 1

Quiz Question #1: Who is expected to and authorised to make Rules under the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: D. Both a. & b.

Correct Answer: D. Both a. & b.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Rules can be made by Appropriate Governments or Competent Authorities by notifying the rules: i) in the Official Gazette. ii) by publishing them on the website of the Appropriate Government. iii) by publishing them on the websites of Information Commissions - as applicable.

Your Answer: A. i) as per the `RTI Act, 2005`

Correct Answer: A. i) as per the `RTI Act, 2005`

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: For the PIO to disclose certain information, the Competent Authority should be satisfied that larger public interest warrants its disclosure. This information pertains to: i) commercial confidence. ii) trade secrets. iii) intellectual property. iv) information available to a person in his fiduciary relationship.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 2, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: Under `RTI Act, 2005`, what was the deadline for all Public Authorities to, suo motu, publish information?

Your Answer: C. 12th October, 2005.

Correct Answer: C. 12th October, 2005.

Reason: Correct. Section 7(1) of the `RTI Act, 2005` states, among other things, that "… where information sought for concers the life and liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request"



Quiz Question #2: What is the time limit for a `Public Information Officer` for providing requested information concerning the life and liberty of a person?

Your Answer: C. It has to be provided within 48 hours.

Correct Answer: C. It has to be provided within 48 hours.

Reason: Correct. Section 7(1) of the `RTI Act, 2005` states, among other things, that "… where information sought for concers the life and liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request". The answer is c - It has to be provided within 48 hours



Quiz Question #3: How many TYPES of `Public Authorities` are there?

Your Answer: D. Two. Central Public Authorities and State Public Authorities.

Correct Answer: D. Two. Central Public Authorities and State Public Authorities.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 2, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: An Information Commissioner can be removed from office on grounds of i) conviction in an offence involving moral turpitude. ii) acquiring a financial interest pejudicially affecting the functions as an Information Commissioner or engaging in a paid employment. iii) infirmity of body and / or mind. iv) being adjudged an insolvent.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii), iii) & iv)

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii), iii) & iv)

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on (second) appeals is

Your Answer: C. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: C. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on complaints is

Your Answer: A. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: A. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 3, CHAPTER - 1

Quiz Question #1: As per the `RTI Act, 2005`, the fee(s) to be charged from a person below poverty line is

Your Answer: A. nil

Correct Answer: A. nil

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: How could a Public Information Officer receive applications? i) Those submitted by a requester in hand. ii) Those sent by an applicant by E-Mail. iii) Those transferred by another Public Authority. iv) Those forwarded by an Assistant Public Information Officer.

Your Answer: B. Any or all i), ii), iii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. Any or all i), ii), iii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Which of the following are true?

Your Answer: D. All are true.

Correct Answer: D. All are true.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 3, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: The First Appellate Authority has the discretion to admit appeals preferred by a third party after 30 days

Your Answer: B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.

Correct Answer: B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: The First Appellate Authority

Your Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Correct Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about Information Commissions. i) There is no time limit for the Information Commissions to decide 2nd appeals. ii) Decisions of Information Commissions are binding only on the appellants, but not on the Public Authorities. iii) There is a lower limit for the penalty that Information Commissions can impose on a PIO. iv) There is no upper limit for the penalty that Information Commissions can impose on a PIO. Which of these are false?

Your Answer: B. Only ii) & iv).

Correct Answer: B. Only ii) & iv).

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 3, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: Which of the following are true about an inquiry carried out by an Information Commission? i) It may examine any record to which the `RTI Act, 2005` applies. ii) No such record can be witheld from it (irrespective of any provision of any Act passed by the Parliament or the State Legislature). iii) IC has the powers of a Civil Court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure.

Your Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: D. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: A Public Information Officer will be liable to be imposed a monetary penalty for i) refusal to receive an information application. ii) not providing information within specified time limits. iii) destroying information.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: Consider the following. A PIO: i) malafidely denies information. ii) obstructed furnishing information. iii) knowingly gave incorrect, incomplete or misleading information. For which of these actions can he / she be penalised by an Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Correct Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 4, CHAPTER - 1

Quiz Question #1: There are certain exemptions with respect to the information that can be provided under the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Your Answer: A. True.

Correct Answer: A. True.

Reason: Correct. Exemptions are in the form of certain types of information being exempted as stipulated by Ss. 8 and 9. As and where these exemptions are applicable, information can be entirely / partially rejected.



Quiz Question #2: Of the following, information not exempted from disclosure is:

Your Answer: C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.

Correct Answer: C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: PIO should disclose information exempted in S. 8(1) if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.

Your Answer: B. Yes.

Correct Answer: B. Yes.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 4, CHAPTER - 2

Quiz Question #1: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 has so far been amended

Your Answer: D. 3 times.

Correct Answer: D. 3 times.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: For providing which of the following information do intelligence and security organisations of the Central / State Governments have to seek the approval of the Central / State Information Commissions - as the case may be?

Your Answer: B. Information pertaining to allegations of violations of human rights.

Correct Answer: B. Information pertaining to allegations of violations of human rights.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: According to the `RTI Act, 2005`, as far as exempted organisations are concerned, the exemption applies to i) certain organisations of the Central Government as listed in the 2nd Schedule and to the information submitted by these organisations to this Government. ii) certain organisations of the State Governments as may be notified by them in the Official Gazette, but NOT to the information furnished by these organisations to the respective State Governments.

Your Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: C. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



MODULE - 4, CHAPTER - 3

Quiz Question #1: Who has the power to remove the difficulties arising in giving effect to the provisions of the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: B. The Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. The Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #2: Consider the following statements about "Bar on jurisdiction of courts" vis-avis the `RTI Act, 2005`. i) No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made under this Act. ii) No such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under this Act. Which of these statements is true?

Your Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #3: As per the `RTI Act, 2005`, the order containing provisions for removing difficulties in giving effect to the provisions of the Act

Your Answer: D. All a,b & c.

Correct Answer: D. All a,b & c.

Reason: Correct.



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THE QUESTION ANSWER ROUND ON RTI ACT 2005

THE RTI ACT 2005   QUESTION  ANSWER ROUND TO ENHANCED THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE


Quiz Question #1: Which of the following statements is factually correct? i) All countries having FoI / RTI have an explicit mention about FoI / RTI in their Constitutions. ii) There are some countries where there is FoI / RTI Law, but no explicit mention of FoI / RTI in the Constitution. iii) There are countries having FoI / RTI at the state / provincial / regional level in addition to the national level. iv) The national FoI / RTI laws of all countries have been enacted because the United Nations General Assembly has mandated them to do so.

Your Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Correct Answer: C. ii) & iii)

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: FoI / RTI finds a mention in:

Your Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Correct Answer: D. All the above covenants.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: FoI / RTI laws are also referred to as:

Your Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Correct Answer: B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"

Reason: Correct.


Quiz Question #1: Which organisation is known to have taken up the first grassroots initiative for people`s RTI?

Your Answer: C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)

Correct Answer: C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: The second State to enact a law on RTI was

Your Answer: D. Goa

Correct Answer: D. Goa

Reason: Correct. Goa did so in 1997

Quiz Question #3: 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?

Your Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Correct Answer: B. Madhya Pradesh

Reason: Correct. It happened in Madhya Pradesh in certain places like Bilaspur and Korba. This was before the State of Chhattisgarh was carved out of Madhya Pradesh in November 2000. The Madhya Pradesh Assembly passed the RTI Act in 2002.


Quiz Question #1: Information by applying under the `RTI Act, 2005` can be obtained by

Your Answer: B. any citizen of India.

Correct Answer: B. any citizen of India.

Reason: Correct. Section 3 of the `RTI Act, 2005` states that subject to the provisions of the Act, all citizens chall have the right to information

Quiz Question #2: How many chapters does the `RTI Act, 2005` have?

Your Answer: A. 6

Correct Answer: A. 6

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: Right to information is available under the `Right to Information Act, 2005`

Your Answer: D. to all Indian citizens.

Correct Answer: D. to all Indian citizens.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #1: Who is expected to and authorised to make Rules under the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: D. Both a. & b.

Correct Answer: D. Both a. & b.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: Appropriate Government under the `RTI Act, 2005` could be: i) State Government. ii) Central Government. iii) Local Government. iv) Government of a country / countries with whom India has bilateral / multilateral pacts.

Your Answer: C. Either i) or ii).

Correct Answer: C. Either i) or ii).

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: The guidelines to be published and updated by an Appropriate Government should cover, among other things: i) Objects of the `RTI Act, 2005`. ii) manner and form of making a request to PIOs. iii) Assistance available form Central / State Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.


Quiz Question #1: The `RTI Act, 2005` stipulates that a Public Authority should transfer an RTI application or a part thereof to another Public Authority if the application or a part of it pertains to information

Your Answer: C. Both a. and b.

Correct Answer: C. Both a. and b.

Reason: Correct. This has been stipulated by S. 6(3) of the `RTI Act, 2005`

Quiz Question #2: Under `RTI Act, 2005`, what was the deadline for all Public Authorities to, suo motu, publish information?

Your Answer: C. 12th October, 2005.

Correct Answer: C. 12th October, 2005.

Reason: Correct. Section 7(1) of the `RTI Act, 2005` states, among other things, that "… where information sought for concers the life and liberty of a person, the same shall be provided within forty-eight hours of the receipt of the request"

Quiz Question #3: The Act requires the designation within a `Public Authority` of

Your Answer: D. All the above

Correct Answer: D. All the above

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #1: An Information Commissioner can be removed from office on grounds of i) conviction in an offence involving moral turpitude. ii) acquiring a financial interest pejudicially affecting the functions as an Information Commissioner or engaging in a paid employment. iii) infirmity of body and / or mind. iv) being adjudged an insolvent.

Your Answer: A. All i), ii), iii) & iv)

Correct Answer: A. All i), ii), iii) & iv)

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: Like, the High Courts, there is a provision under the `RTI Act, 2005` to constitute one common State Information Commission for more than 1 State.

Your Answer: B. No. Every State Government should constitute an Information Commission for the State concerned.

Correct Answer: B. No. Every State Government should constitute an Information Commission for the State concerned.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: (Second) Appeals on information pertaining to a person`s life and liberty should be decided by Information Commissions within

Your Answer: D. No such time limit has been specified.

Correct Answer: D. No such time limit has been specified.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #1: Notice of the a PIO`s decision about disclosing or not disclosing third party information should be given to the third party

Your Answer: C. within 40 days of receipt of the application.

Correct Answer: C. within 40 days of receipt of the application.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: Which of the following are true?

Your Answer: D. All are true.

Correct Answer: D. All are true.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: "Deemed refusal" under the `RTI Act, 2005` is

Your Answer: A. A failure on a PIO`s part to provide information within the specified time limits.

Correct Answer: A. A failure on a PIO`s part to provide information within the specified time limits.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #1: The First Appellate Authority has the discretion to admit appeals preferred by a third party after 30 days

Your Answer: B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.

Correct Answer: B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: The First Appellate Authority

Your Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Correct Answer: A. should be senior to all the Public Information Officers within the unit of a Public Authority concerned.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: The First Appellate Authority should decide on first appeals i) within 30 days from the receipt of the first appeals. ii) in less number of days that the PIO concerned took to take a decision on the application. iii) within 45 days from the date of receipt of the appeal, if the reasons are recorded.

Your Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Correct Answer: C. Only i) & iii).

Reason: Correct.


Quiz Question #1: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) summon and enforce attendance of persons. ii) compel them to give evidence on oath and produce documents or things. iii) Require discovery and inspection of documents.

Your Answer: C. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: C. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) receive evidence on affidavit. ii) requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office. iii) issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.

Your Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Correct Answer: B. All i), ii) & iii).

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: Consider the following. A PIO: i) malafidely denies information. ii) obstructed furnishing information. iii) knowingly gave incorrect, incomplete or misleading information. For which of these actions can he / she be penalised by an Information Commission.

Your Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Correct Answer: A. Any or all of these.

Reason: Correct.


Quiz Question #1: There are certain exemptions with respect to the information that can be provided under the `RTI Act, 2005`.

Your Answer: A. True.

Correct Answer: A. True.

Reason: Correct. Exemptions are in the form of certain types of information being exempted as stipulated by Ss. 8 and 9. As and where these exemptions are applicable, information can be entirely / partially rejected.

Quiz Question #2: PIO should disclose information exempted in S. 8(1) if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.

Your Answer: B. Yes.

Correct Answer: B. Yes.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: Whose decision shall be final regarding computation of the period of 20 years as the time period till which information is to be given?

Your Answer: C. Central Government.

Correct Answer: C. Central Government.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #1: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 can be amended by

Your Answer: B. the Central Government.

Correct Answer: B. the Central Government.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 has so far been amended

Your Answer: D. 3 times.

Correct Answer: D. 3 times.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about amending the Second Schedule. i) The Central Government can amend it. ii) It can amend it by notification in the Official Gazette. iii) It can include any other intelligence and security organisation. iv) It can omit any already existing organisation. iv) Every such notification shall be laid before each House of the Parliament. Which of these statements are true?

Your Answer: A. They are all true.

Correct Answer: A. They are all true.

Reason: Correct.



Quiz Question #1: After the enactment of the `RTI Act, 2005`, what is the status of the `Freedom of Information Act, 2002`?

Your Answer: C. It has been repealed.

Correct Answer: C. It has been repealed.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #2: What is the time span mentioned in the `RTI Act, 2005` for making orders for removing difficulties in giving effect to the provisions of the `RTI Act, 2005`?

Your Answer: A. 2 years from the commencement of the Act.

Correct Answer: A. 2 years from the commencement of the Act.

Reason: Correct.

Quiz Question #3: Consider the following statements about "Bar on jurisdiction of courts" vis-avis the `RTI Act, 2005`. i) No court shall entertain any suit, application or other proceeding in respect of any order made under this Act. ii) No such order shall be called in question otherwise than by way of an appeal under this Act. Which of these statements is true?

Your Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Correct Answer: D. Both i) & ii) are true.

Reason: Correct.



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