MCQ on RTI Act

1) The first State to introduce the a law on Right to information was 
a) Tamil Nadu
b) UP
c) Maharashtra
d) Gujarat
Ans:A

2) The time limit specified in the RTI Act, 2005 for the Central / State Information Commissions to 
decide on complaints is 
a) 15 days 
b) One month 
c) Two months 
d) No such time limit has been specifie
Ans:D

3) The First Appellate Authority under RTI Act should decide on first appeals 
a) Within 30 days from the receipt of the first appeals.
b) In less number of days than the PIO concerned took to take a decision on the application
c) In exceptional cases within 45 days from the date of receipt of the appeal, if the reasons are  recorded. 
d) (a)and (c) above

Ans:D

4) Central of State Public Information Officer may allow access to information exempted under 
Section 8 (1) of the RTI Act 2005 if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the  protected interests. 
a) The statement is correct.
b) The statement is correct but it can be done only after approval of Appellate Authority.
c) The statement is correct but it can be done only after the approval of CIC
d) None of these
Ans:A

5) What does Right to Information mean? 
a) Inspect works, documents, records.
b) Take notes , extract or certified copies of documents or records.
c) Take certified samples of material.
d) All the above
Ans:D

6) What is the maximum amount if penalty under RTI Act 2005 that can be imposed on CPIO? 
a) Rs. 300/-
b) Rs. 25,000/-
c) Rs. 75,000/-
d) Rs. 1,00,000/
Ans:B

7) With reference to the RTI Act, which of the following statement/s is/ are true? 
a) A third party is a person other than the citizen making a request 
b) Third party includes a public authority also.
c) Both (a) & (b) are true.
d) Neither (a) nor (b) is true.
Ans:C

8) The basic object of the Right to Information Act 2005 is: 
a) To empower the citizens,
b) Promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government
c) Contain corruption,
d) All the above
Ans:D

9) Which of the following is not correct? 
a) The CPIO cannot seek the assistance of any other officer for proper discharge of his or her 
duties
b) The CPIO may seek the assistance of any other officer for proper discharge of his or her duties
c) Every CPIO shall deal with requests from persons seeking such information and render  reasonable assistance to the persons seeking such information
d) CPIO should provide information if not exempted within 30 days
Ans:A

10) Under RTI Act 2005, the information is provided to the applicant free of cost? 
i. If the applicant is a BPL person 
ii. Where a public authority fails to provide information within 30 days of receipt of  application 
iii. Where a public authority fails to provide information within 45 days of receipt of  application 
a) (i)only
b) (ii)only 
c) (iii)only 
d) Both (i) and (ii)
Ans:D

11) Under RTI Act 2005 which of the following statements is correct? 
i. lnformation, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament can be denied 
ii. lnformation, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of State  Legislature can be denied 
iii. lnformation, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament  cannot be denied 
iv. lnformation, the disclosure of which would cause a breach of privilege of State  Legislature cannot be denied 
a) (i)and (ii) only 
b) (ii)and (iii) only
c) (iii)and (iv) only
d) (iv)and (i) only
Ans:A

12) As per section 12 (2) of RTI Act 2005, the Central Information Commission shall consist of: 
a) The Chief information Commissioner and such number of Central Information Commissioners 
not exceeding ten as may be deemed necessary.
b) The Chief information Commissioner and such number of Central Information Commissioners 
not exceeding five as may be deemed necessary.
c) The Chief information Commissioner and such number of Central Information Commissioners 
not exceeding two as may be deemed necessary.
d) The Chief information Commissioner and such number of Central Information Commissioners 
not exceeding three as may be deemed necessary.
Ans:a

13) Who can place an Information Commissioner under suspension? 
i. The President of India 
ii. The Prime Minister of India 
iii. The Chief Justice of India 
a) (i)only
b) (i)and (ii) only 
c) (i)and (iii) only 
d) All the above
Ans:A

14) Choose the correct option as per section 13 (5) of RTI Act 2005? 
a) The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of Chief  Information Commissioner is the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner.
b) The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of Chief  Information Commissioner is the same as that of the Chief Justice of High Court.
c) The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of Chief  Information Commissioner is the same as that of the Justice of High Court.
d) The salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service of Chief  Information Commissioner is the same as that of the Justice of Supreme Court
Ans:A

15) It shall be of the duty of the Central Information Commission to receive and enquire into a  complaint from any person 
i. Who has not been given a response to a request for information or access to  information within the time limit specified under RTI Act 2005. 
ii. Who has been required to pay an amount of fee which he or she consider unreasonable; 
iii. Issuing summons for examination of witnesses or documents. 
a) (i)only
b) (ii)only
c) (iii)only 
d) All of above
Ans:D

16) The Central Information Commission while inquiring into any matter under section 18 of RTI  Act; 
i. Cannot compel a person to give written evidence on oath like a Civil Court does. 
ii. Can compel a person to give written evidence on oath like a Civil Court does. 
iii. Can enforce that attendance of a person like a Civil Court does 
Options :
a) (ii)and (iii) only 
b) (iii)and (i) only 
c) (i)and (ii) only 
d) (i)only
Ans:A

17) The Central Information Commission while inquiring into any matter under section 18 of RTI 
Act; 
i. Cannot requisition any public record or copies thereof from any court or office, 
ii. Can requisition any public record or copies thereof from any court or office, 
iii. Cannot receive evidence on affidavit like a Civil Court does. 
a) (i)only
b) (iii)only
c) (ii)only
d) (i)and (iii) only
Ans:C

18) Who can file an appeal against the decision of the CPIO under RTI Act? 
i. The information seeker 
ii. The Third party aggrieved by the order of the CPIO 
iii. Any citizen 
Options : 
a) (i)only 
b) (i)and (ii) only 
c) (iii)only 
d) (ii)and (iii) only
Ans:B

19) Which one of the following statements is true? 
i. In any appellate proceedings the onus lies on CPIO to prove that he acted diligently 
ii. ln any appellate proceedings the onus lies on information seeker to prove that the CPIO 
did not act diligently. 
iii. The Information Commission does not have powers to recommend disciplinary action  against CPIO. 
Options : 
a) (i)only
b) (ii)only
c) (ii)and (iii) only 
d) (i)and (ii) only
Ans:A

20) Which of the following statements is true? 
i. Which information sought for is in respect of allegations of violation of human rights by  security agencies, it shall only be provided after the approval of Central Government. 
ii. Information is respect of allegations of violation of human rights by security agencies is  fully exempt from disclosure under RTI Act. 
iii. When information sought for is in respect of allegations of violation of human rights by  security agencies, it shall only be provided after the approval of Central Information 
Commission. 
Options : 
a) (i)only 
b) (ii)only
c) (iii)only
d) (i)and (iii) only
Ans: C

21) Which of the following organizations is included in Schedule Two of the RTI Act? 
a) Border Security Force
b) “Central Reserve Police Force. 
c) National Security Guards.
d) All the three above.
Ans:D

22) The Provision relating to 'suo motu' disclosure is contained in 
a) Section 4 of RTI Act
b) Section 11 of RTI Act
c) Section 22 of RTI Act
d) Section 24 of RTI Act
Ans:A