Right to Information Act MCQ

What is the primary objective of the Right to Information Act (RTI Act)?

a) To restrict access to government information

b) To promote transparency and accountability in government functioning

c) To increase bureaucracy

d) To limit citizens' access to public records

In which year was the Right to Information Act enacted in India?

a) 2002

b) 2005

c) 2010

d) 2015

Who is considered the custodian of information under the RTI Act?

a) Prime Minister

b) President

c) Public Information Officer (PIO)

d) Chief Justice

Which level of government does the RTI Act primarily apply to?

a) Federal government

b) State government

c) Municipal government

d) International organizations

What is the maximum time limit for responding to an RTI application under the Act?

a) 7 days

b) 14 days

c) 30 days

d) 60 days

Who can file an RTI application under the Act?

a) Only citizens of India

b) Only government employees

c) Any person, including foreigners

d) Only journalists

Which information is exempted from disclosure under the RTI Act?

a) Information related to national security

b) Information related to government expenditures

c) Information related to public health

d) Information related to education

Who is the appellate authority for appeals against the decisions of the Public Information Officer (PIO) under the RTI Act?

a) President of India

b) Prime Minister

c) Chief Justice

d) First Appellate Authority

Can a citizen seek information about the functioning of private organizations under the RTI Act?

a) Yes, but only if they receive government funding

b) No, the RTI Act applies only to government bodies

c) Yes, for any private organization

d) Yes, but only for non-profit organizations

Which section of the RTI Act deals with the appointment of Public Information Officers (PIOs)?

a) Section 3

b) Section 4

c) Section 5

d) Section 6

What is the fee for filing an RTI application for Central Government Departments and Ministries?

a) Rs. 10

b) Rs. 20

c) Rs. 50

d) No fee for below poverty line individuals

Can an RTI application be rejected by the PIO?

a) Yes, if it is deemed frivolous or vexatious

b) No, all applications must be accepted

c) Yes, if the applicant is a government employee

d) No, the PIO does not have the authority to reject applications

Who is responsible for maintaining records and providing information under the RTI Act?

a) Chief Information Commissioner

b) Public Information Officer

c) Prime Minister

d) President

Can information be denied under the RTI Act if it pertains to allegations of corruption?

a) Yes, always

b) No, never

c) Yes, if it involves high-ranking officials

d) No, unless it compromises national security

Which authority is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the RTI Act?

a) Parliament

b) Supreme Court

c) Chief Information Commissioner

d) President

Which organization oversees the implementation of the RTI Act at the national level?

a) Central Information Commission

b) State Information Commission

c) Public Information Commission

d) National Information Commission

What is the time limit for the first appeal against the decision of the PIO under the RTI Act?

a) 30 days

b) 45 days

c) 60 days

d) 90 days

Can personal information be disclosed under the RTI Act?

a) Yes, always

b) No, never

c) Yes, if it is in the public interest

d) No, unless the person consents

Which section of the RTI Act deals with the disclosure of third-party information?

a) Section 6

b) Section 7

c) Section 8

d) Section 10

Can an RTI application be filed electronically?

a) Yes, always

b) No, never

c) Yes, if the government department allows it

d) No, only physical applications are accepted