RTI Act and Its Powers

Q. What were the methods used by MKSS to enforce the RTI bill?

1. Advocating
2. Donating
3. Campaigning
4. Violent attacks

Q. In which year was the Right To Information (RTI) Act passed by the central government?

1. 2004
2. 2005
3. 2006
4. 2007

Q. When was the RTI act enacted?

1. 2004
2. 2006
3. 2005
4. 2010

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The method of political action used by the Early Nationalists is popularly known as

1. Revolutionary terrorism

2. Democratic centralism

3. Constitutional agitation

4. Satyagraha

Q. Which among the following statements is/are true about the time limit to access information from public authorities under RTI?

1. The PIO has to provide information within 30 calender days to the concerned citizen.
2. In case, the information sought for pertains to life and liberty of a person, the time limit is 36 hours.
3. If the application is transfered to central or state PIO, an additional five days is given to respond.
4. Failure to dispense information within the specified time is deemed as a refusal.

Q. Which article of the constitution emphasizes on the freedom of speech and expression?

1. Article 14
2. Article 20
3. Article 15
4. Article 19

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Q. Why was the RTI bill an important step in moving forward as a government?

1. It works to solve issues.
2. It guarantees to punish the wrong doers.
3. It provides us with the information we need.
4. All of the above

Q. Which organisations focused on getting the RTI bill passed?

1. RTI enactment association
2. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan
3. National Campaign on People's Right to Information
4. Navjyoti India Foundation

Q. Which among the following articles of the Indian Constitution safeguards the right of citizens to access information held under public authority?

1. Article 14
2. Article 15
3. Article 19
4. Article 17

Q. The RTI Act is an important component of Indian governance as it can ensure accountability and transparency.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which of the following is not specifically mentioned in Article 19 of the Constitution?

1. Freedom of speech and expression
2. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
3. Freedom to move freely
4. Freedom of the press