Quiz- The International Day for Universal Access to Information

The Right to Information Act, 2005, came into force on:

• January 26, 2005

• April 1, 2005

• October 12, 2005

• November 15, 2005

Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the RTI Act, 2005?

• To promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority

• To provide legal framework for the right to privacy

• To empower citizens to seek information from public authorities

• To promote the disclosure of information in the public interest

Under the RTI Act, who is responsible for providing the requested information?

• Information Commissioner

• Public Information Officer (PIO)

• District Magistrate

• Chief Secretary

Aarushi has submitted a request for information under the RTI Act. What is the time limit within which the information should be provided?

• 15 days

• 30 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

Which of the following bodies are NOT covered under the RTI Act?

• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) substantially financed by the government

• Private companies

• Public sector undertakings

• Government departments

If the requested information concerns the life or liberty of a person, it must be provided within:

• 24 hours

• 48 hours

• 72 hours

• 7 days

Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners at the Central level?

• President of India

• Prime Minister

• Chief Justice of India

• Governor of the State

The RTI Act extends to:

• The whole of India except Jammu and Kashmir

• The whole of India

• The whole of India except the Union Territories

• The whole of India except some specific states

Which section of the RTI Act provides exemptions from disclosure of information?

• Section 4

• Section 6

• Section 8

• Section 9

A Public Information Officer (PIO) can be penalized under the RTI Act for:

• Delaying the information without reasonable cause

• Providing incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information

• Destroying the information requested

• All of the above