(MCQ) IAS PRE GS Online Coaching : Polity - "Right to Information"

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(MCQ) Polity: Right to Information

1. Consider the following statements.

1. The Right to Information Act formally came into force on 2nd October 2006.
2. By the time the national RTI Act came into force, nine states and UTs already made similar laws.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

2. Consider the following statements.

1. Right to Information is not expressly mentioned in any of the three lists in the seventh schedule of the constitution.
2. Thus, RTI falls in the residuary powers category belong to the Union Government, State Governments are not allowed to legislate on it.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

1. 1 only
2. 2 only
3. Both 1 & 2
4. Neither 1 nor 2

3. Consider the following statements about RTI Act 2005:

1. The Act extends to the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
2. The definition of information does not include private bodies which perform public services or which receive funds or concession from the government.
3. Reason for seeking information are required to be given.

Which of the statement given above is / are correct.

1. 1 & 2 only
2. 1 & 3 only
3. 2 & 3 only
4. All of the above

4. Consider the following statements about RTI Act 2005:

1. Only a citizen of India can request for information.
2. No fees will be charged from people living below the poverty line for the information.
3. Information should be provided by the PIO within a time limit of 45 days from the date of application.

Which of the statements given above is / are correct.

1. 1 & 2 only
2. 1 & 3 only
3. 2 & 3 only
4. All of the above

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