Question

15. Consider the following statements,
1] Section 8(1) of the RTI Act, allows the government to deny any information that it perceives to be prejudicial to the sovereignty and integrity of the country, its security, strategic and economic interests or lead to incitement of an offence and would disproportionately divert resources of the public authority.

2] The RTI Act was revolutionary and designed to be more effective than the Freedom of Information Act enacted by the NDA government in 2002.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
  
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
  
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) Both 1 and 2

Ans c)