Question

What is the key objective of the Right to Information Act?

• A. To attain an early resolution of commercial disputes
• B. To provide help to the consumers against any unfair trade practices and exploitation
• C. To empower citizens and promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government
• D. To provide for the establishment of a national standards body for the development of the activities of standardisation

Answer 1

The correct option is C To empower citizens and promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government

The basic objectives of the Right to Information Act are to empower citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the government, contain corruption, and make our democracy better for the people. The act was established in 2005.