Right to Information - Political Science Coaching Centre

The Right to Information (RTI) Act in India emerged from a grassroots movement that began in the rural areas of Rajasthan in the early 1990s. The Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS), a political organization headquartered in Rajasthan, is known for its demand for the RTI Act. In 1994, the MKSS began the first grassroots campaign for the introduction of RTI. In 1996, the National Campaign for People's RTI was formed and formulated the initial draft of the RTI law for the Government.

The RTI Act was passed in 2005, giving millions of Indians the power to ask important questions to the government. The first RTI application was filed in Pune police station on October 12, 2005 by Shahid Raza.

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Category: Labour Movement

8. Which among the following statements is not a correct evaluation of the Right to Information Act (RTI, 2005)? (JNU MA 2021)

1. It changed the normative basis of the government from secrecy to accountability.

2. It required government offices to maintain records in the form which facilitates the right to information

3. It was drafted by the National Advisory Committee

4. An anti‐corruption movement by labourers and farmers in Gujarat was the driving force behind the Act.

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Category: Right to Information

9. Which of the following statements are correct? (DU MA 2021)

A. The Right to Information Rules, 2012 supersede the following Rules the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005 and the CIC Rules (Appeal Procedure) 2005.

B. Under the Right to Information Rules, 2012, fee for inspection of records, for each subsequent hour of inspection is INR 5.

C. A PIO is under no obligation to provide requested information to non-BPL category persons without the payment of application/ initial fees.

D. The Central government's decision shall be final regarding computation of the period of 20 years as the time period till which information is to be given.

1. All are correct

2. A, C and D

3. B and C

4. A, B and D

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Category: Right to Information

10. The Right to Information Act came into force in (Presidency University Masters Entrance Questions 2017)

(A) 2004

(B) 2007

(D) 2005

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Category: Right to Information

11. Under which Section of Right to Information Act, 2005, each state has to form State Information Commission? (Madhya Pradesh SET 2022)

(A) Section 16

(B) Section 15

(D) Section 21

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Category: Right to Information

12. The basic objective and features of the Right to Information Act, 2005 include (GUJARAT SET 2021 DEC)

a. to empower citizens

b. to promote transparency and accountability

c. to contain corruption

d. not to disclose information which is harmful to sovereignty and integrity of India

(A) a and b only

(B) a, b, d only

(D) a, b, c, d

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Category: Right to Information

13. Right to Information was introduced by which constitutional amendment? (Himachal Pradesh SET 2017)

(A) 86th Constitutional Amendment

(B) 92nd Constitutional Amendment

(D) None of the above

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Category: Right to Information

14. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the codes given below.

Assertion (A): Central Information Commission is an independent constitutional body.

Reason (R): It is constituted under the provisions of Right to Information Act, 2005.

Codes:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

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Category: Right to Information

15. Which was the first Indian State to introduce the law on RTI? (JAMMU & KASHMIR SET JUNE 2022)

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Gujarat

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Category: Right to Information

16. Which among the following entities is not included in the jurisdiction of RTI in India? (KERALA SET 2019 FEBRUARY)

A) Privatized public utility service

B) Public corporation

C) Private company

D) Autonomous institutions

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Category: Right to Information

17. The first State in India that enacted RTI Act before passing it by Centre: (KERALA SET 2021 JULY)

A) Kerala

B) Gujarat

C) Maharashtra

D) Tamil Nadu

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Category: Parliament

18. The Right to Information Act in the form of law was passed by Parliament on (KARNATAKA SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) 15 May, 2004

(B) 15 September, 2004

(D) 15 June, 2005

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Category: GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC

19. When was the Right to Information Act (RTI) legislated in India? (GUJARAT SET 2019 DEC)

(A) 2004

(B) 2005

(D) 2007

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Category: Right to Information

20. When was the Right to Information Act passed in India? (BHU MA 2019)

1. 2002

2. 2004

3. 2005

4. 2009

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Category: Right to Information

21. Which of the following information are exempted from RTI act without any exception? (NET March 2023 Shift II)

A. Information that would enhance financial accessibility of government department

B. Information pertaining to deliberation at cabinet meetings.

C. Information which would impede the process of investigation

D. Judicial records pertaining to appointment of judges

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A, C and D only.

2. A, B and C only.

3. B, C and D only.

4. A, B, C and D.

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Category: Right to Information

22. Which of the following is/are true about amendment of RTI Act in 2019? (NET March 2023 Shift I)

A. From a fixed term of five years, now the Commissioner holds office at the pleasure of Government.

B. Now, there can be more than 10 Central Information Commissioners.

C. Now, the salaries and allowances of Commissioner are also decided by the Government.

D. Now, the age of retirement of Chief Information Commissioner will be 62 years.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. (C) only

2. (A) and (B) only

3. (A) and (C) only

4. (A) and (D) only

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Category: Right to Information

23. The Indian Parliament enacted the Right to Information Act in the year (WEST BENGAL SET 2018 PAPER II)

(A) 2004

(B) 2005

(D) 2007

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Category: Right to Information

24. Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Read the statements and choose the correct answer using the code given below: (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

Assertion (A): Central Information Commission is an independent constitutional body.

Reason (R): It is constituted under the provisions of Right to Information Act, (2005).

Code:

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).

(B) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).

(D) (A) is false but (R) is true.

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Category: Right to Information

25. The first Indian State that introduced law on RTI was (WEST BENGAL SET JANUARY 2023)

(A) Tamil Nadu

(B) Uttar Pradesh

(D) Gujarat

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Category: Right to Information

26. RTI is a means of strengthening democracy due to: (NET June 2024)

A. Openness

B. Maintaining secrecy

C. Transparency

D. Bureaucratic red tapism

E. Accountability

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(1) A, B, C only

(2) B, D, E only

(3) A, C, E only

(4) B, C, D only

Here are some important points about the Right to Information (RTI):

1. Enacted in 2005, the RTI Act is a fundamental right under Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution.
2. The Act aims to promote transparency and accountability in government functioning.
3. It applies to all public authorities, including government departments, instrumentalities, and bodies funded by the government.
4. Citizens have the right to access information from public authorities, subject to certain exemptions.
5. The Act established the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs) to implement and monitor RTI.
6. The Act has a provision for penalties for non-compliance and appeal mechanisms.
7. Some exempted organizations under RTI include intelligence agencies, the Supreme Court, and the High Courts.
8. RTI applications can be filed orally or in writing, and the public authority must respond within 30 days.

Aruna Roy is a leader of the Right to Information movement in India through the MKSS and the National Campaign for People's Right to Information (NCPRI)

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Category: Right to Information

27. What is the normal time limit for furnishing information under the ‘Right to Information Act 2005’? (KERALA SET 2018 JULY)

A) 45 days

B) 30 Days

C) 7 Days

D) 60 days

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Category: Right to Information

28. SAIL is: (NET December 2005)

(A) A public corporation

(B) A Departmental undertaking

(D) A Private Limited company

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Category: Right to Information

29. Right to Information Act (2005) primarily helps the cause of (NET December 2009 Paper II)

(A) Legal reforms

(B) Political reforms

(D) Transparent administration

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Category: Right to Information

30. Place the following legislative acts in chronological orders: (NET JUNE 2023 Shift II)

A. Right to Information Act

B. Consumer Protection Act

C. Right to Education Act

D. Lokpal and Lokayukta Act

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. B. A. D. C

2. A. C. D. B

3. A. B. C. D

4. C. A. D. B

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Category: Right to Information

31. Arrange the following acts that promote transparency in governance, in chronological order: (NET March 2023 Shift II)

A. The Lokpal and Lokayukts Act

B. The Whistle Blowers Protection Act

C. The Prevention of Corruption Act

D. The Right to Information Act

E. The Central Vigilance Commission Act

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. E, A, D, C, B

2. C, E, D, A, B

3. C, D, E, A, B

4. E, D, A, C, B

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Category: Right to Information

32. Match the leaders (List-I) with associated movements (List-II) by identifying the correct code: (WEST BENGAL SET 2020)

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

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Category: Ombudsman

33. Which of the following ensures transparency in administration? (KERALA SET JULY 2023)

1. Ombudsman

2. Lokpal

3. Lokayukta

4. Right to Information Act

A) 1 and 4 only

B) 1, 2, 3 and 4

C) 3 and 4 only

D) 2 and 3 only

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