THE RTI ACT 2005

Quiz Question 1	RTI is closely aligned with the `Fundamental Right` in the `Constitution of India` of
Your Answer	B. Right to Freedom (of Speech and Expression)`
Correct Answer	B. Right to Freedom (of Speech and Expression)`
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 2	The first State to introduce the a law on RTI was
Your Answer	A. Tamil Nadu
Correct Answer	A. Tamil Nadu
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 3	The `Preamble` of the `RTI Act, 2005` says that "informed citizenry and transparency of information" are vital to
Your Answer	A. functioning of democracy.
Correct Answer	D. All the above.
Reason	Incorrect. The correct answer is d. - All the above.
Quiz Question 4	Which organisation is known to have taken up the first grassroots initiative for people`s RTI?
Your Answer	C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)
Correct Answer	C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 5	Applications for information - under the `RTI Act, 2005` - can also be submitted to completely privately owned organisations.
Your Answer	A. False.
Correct Answer	A. False.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 6	Is the `RTI Act, 2005` applicable to the Union Territories?
Your Answer	D. Yes, without any exceptions or caveats.
Correct Answer	D. Yes, without any exceptions or caveats.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 7	Right to information is available under the `Right to Information Act, 2005`
Your Answer	D. to all Indian citizens.
Correct Answer	D. to all Indian citizens.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 8	Who receives applications under the `RTI Act, 2005`?
Your Answer	D. Only a. and b.
Correct Answer	D. Only a. and b.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 9	One of the following about the Annual Report of an Information Commission is true.Identify it.
Your Answer	B. An Information Commission should forward a copy of its "Annual Report" to the Appropriate Government concerned.
Correct Answer	B. An Information Commission should forward a copy of its "Annual Report" to the Appropriate Government concerned.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 10	Rules can be made by Appropriate Governments or Competent Authorities by notifying the rules: i) in the Official Gazette. ii) by publishing them on the website of the Appropriate Government. iii) by publishing them on the websites of Information Commissions - as applicable.
Your Answer	A. i) as per the `RTI Act, 2005`
Correct Answer	A. i) as per the `RTI Act, 2005`
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 11	The `RTI Act, 2005` says that the transfer of applications from a Public Authority to another should
Your Answer	D. All the above
Correct Answer	D. All the above
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 12	Which of the following statements about the "Annual Reports" of Information Commissions are true? i) They should state the number of requests made to each Public Authority. ii) The number of decisions where applicants were not allowed access to documents. iii) the provisions invoked and the number of times they were invoked. iv) the amount of charges collected by each Public Authority under this Act.
Your Answer	C. All i), ii), iii) & iv).
Correct Answer	C. All i), ii), iii) & iv).
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 13	According to the `RTI Act, 2005`, as far as exempted organisations are concerned, the exemption applies to i) certain organisations of the Central Government as listed in the 2nd Schedule and to the information submitted by these organisations to this Government. ii) certain organisations of the State Governments as may be notified by them in the Official Gazette, but NOT to the information furnished by these organisations to the respective State Governments.
Your Answer	C. Both i) & ii) are true.
Correct Answer	C. Both i) & ii) are true.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 14	Of the following, information not exempted from disclosure is:
Your Answer	C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.
Correct Answer	C. Information which cannot be denied to the Parliament or a State Legislature.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 15	Public Interest test would apply to i) copyright subsisting in a person other than the State. ii) information received in confidence from foreign government. iii) trade or commercial secrets protected by law while disclosing third party information.
Your Answer	B. Only ii)
Correct Answer	B. Only ii)
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 16	The `RTI Act, 2005` will supersede
Your Answer	D. All a, b & c.
Correct Answer	D. All a, b & c.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 17	An RTI application can be sent
Your Answer	D. Through any of these means.
Correct Answer	D. Through any of these means.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 18	Consider the following statements pertainng to a `Third Party` under the `RTI Act, 2005`: i) A `Third Party` has no say whatsoever in a PIO`s decision to disclose information about it. ii) A `Third Party` has no right of first appeal after the lapse of 30 days after receiving the order of a PIOs decision to disclose information related to it. iii) A PIO has to apply the "Public Interest Test" before deciding to give / not to give information about a `Third Party`, if the latter has requested that the information should not be disclosed. Which of these statements are true?
Your Answer	C. ii) & iii)
Correct Answer	C. ii) & iii)
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 19	Which of the following are true?
Your Answer	A. A PIO has to offer reasonable assistance to an applicant to reduce an oral application into writing.
Correct Answer	D. All are true.
Reason	Incorrect. The answer is d. - All are true.
Quiz Question 20	Which of the following statements about further fees to be charged under the `RTI Act, 2005` are true? i) The fees to be charged should be reasonable. ii) Details of such fees should be provided alongwith the caluclations of the fees to be paid. iii) An applicant has the right to appeal the further fees charged and should be provided all information about this. iv) It is up to the applicant whether to pay fees or not, but information has to be provided in any case. v) Information provided after the specified time limits should be provided free of cost.
Your Answer	C. Only i), ii), iii) & v) are true.
Correct Answer	C. Only i), ii), iii) & v) are true.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 21	(Second) Appeals on information pertaining to a person`s life and liberty should be decided by Information Commissions within
Your Answer	D. No such time limit has been specified.
Correct Answer	D. No such time limit has been specified.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 22	There could be a time limit for deciding appeals of a `Third Party` by an Information Commission
Your Answer	D. There is no such provision for time limit for hearing third party`s appeals at all in the `RTI Act, 2005`.
Correct Answer	D. There is no such provision for time limit for hearing third party`s appeals at all in the `RTI Act, 2005`.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 23	The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on (second) appeals is
Your Answer	C. No such time limit has been specified.
Correct Answer	C. No such time limit has been specified.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 24	Would the action in good faith provision be applicable if a PIO unknowingly discloses exempted information.
Your Answer	A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.
Correct Answer	A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 25	The grounds for a complaint could be i) being asked to pay an unreasonablevamount of fee. ii) being given incomplete or false information. iii) any matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records.
Your Answer	A. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	A. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 26	The grounds for a complaint could be i) inability to submit a request to the PIO. ii) refusal to access information under the RTI Act. iii) not getting a response to a request for information.
Your Answer	D. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	D. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 27	While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) receive evidence on affidavit. ii) requisition record or copies thereof from any court or office. iii) issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents.
Your Answer	B. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	B. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 28	While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) summon and enforce attendance of persons. ii) compel them to give evidence on oath and produce documents or things. iii) Require discovery and inspection of documents.
Your Answer	C. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	C. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct