Q1. Which provisions of RTI came into force at once?

a. Sub-section-1 of Section 4, Sub-section 1 & 2 of Section 5

b. Sections 12, 13, 15, 16
c. Sections 24, 27 & 28
d. All of these
Answer: d

Q2. As per Section 1(3. of the RTI Act-2005, the sections/sub-sections that did not
come into effect at once became effective after how many days of its enactment?
a. 100 days
b. 120 days
c. 180 days
d. 365 days
Answer: b

Q3. The Right to Information Act-2005 was enacted on:

a. 01-04-2005
b. 15-05-2005
c. 15-06-2005
d. 12-10-2005
Answer: c

Q4. Which section of the Act provides the right to information to all citizens?
a. Section 1
b. Section 2
c. Section 3
d. Section 4
Answer: c

Q5. Within how many days must the public authority appoint CPIO or State PIO after
the enactment of the Act?
a. 90 days
b. 100 days
c. 120 days
d. 180 days
Answer: b

Q6. Section 4 of the RTI Act is related to:

a. Right to Information to all citizens
b. Obligations of the Public Authorities
c. Designations of the Public Information Officers
d. Request for obtaining information
Answer: b

Q7. Section 5 of the RTI Act is related to:

a. Right to Information to all citizens
b. Obligations of the Public Authorities
c. Designations of the Public Information Officers
d. Request for obtaining information
Answer: c

Q8. How much fee is charged for filing an appeal under the RTI Act?
a. ₹0
b. ₹10
c. ₹50
d. ₹100
Answer: a
Q9. RTI Act 2005 came fully into force on:
a. 12 October 2005
b. 15 August 2005
c. 15 June 2005
d. 1 November 2005
Answer: a

Q10. Which of the following is not included in the definition of information under
the RTI Act 2005?
a. Log books
b. File Noting
c. Data material held in any electronic form
d. Circulars
Answer: b

Q11. The officer designated by public authorities to provide information to

citizens under the RTI Act is known as:
a. Appellate Authority
b. Chief Information Commissioner (CIC.
c. Public Information Officer (PIO.
d. Assistant Public Information Officer
Answer: c

Q12. What is the time limit to get information under the RTI Act 2005?
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 60 days
Answer: b

Q13. What is the time limit to get information concerning the life and liberty of a
person?
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 120 hours
Answer: b

Q14. If the interests of a third party are involved in information sought, the
maximum time limit to get the information is:
a. 30 days
b. 40 days
c. 45 days
d. 60 days
Answer: b

Q15. If information sought has been supplied by a third party or is treated as

confidential by that party, the third party must reply to the PIO’s notice within
how many days?
a. 5 days
b. 7 days
c. 10 days
d. 15 days
Answer: c

Q16. What is the fee for getting information under the RTI Act?
a. ₹10
b. ₹20
c. ₹50
d. ₹100
Answer: a

Q17. First appeal to the first appellate authority can be preferred within how many
days from the expiry of the prescribed time limit or from the receipt of the PIO’s
decision?
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 60 days
Answer: b

Q18. First appeals must be disposed of by the first appellate authority within how
many days from the date of receipt?
a. 30 days
b. 40 days
c. 50 days
d. 60 days
Answer: a

Q19. The period for disposing of a first appeal can be extended by how many days
from the initial 30 days if necessary?
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 60 days
Answer: a

Q20. The long title of the RTI Act promotes which quality in the working of public
authorities?
a. Transparency
b. Punctuality
c. Efficiency
d. Reputation
Answer: a

Q21. Second appeal to the Central or State Information Commission can be preferred
within how many days from the decision of the First Appellate Authority?
a. 30 days
b. 45 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days
Answer: d

Q22. Which of the following is not a member of the appointment committee for the
Central Chief Information Commissioner (CIC.?
a. Prime Minister
b. Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha
c. One Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime Minister
d. President
Answer: d

Q23. In which year did an Indian state first pass an RTI law?
a. 1990
b. 1997
c. 2000
d. 2005
Answer: b
Q24. The RTI Act grants the right to seek information from which of the following?
a. Private companies
b. Multinational corporations (MNCs.
c. Public authorities
d. Associations
Answer: c

Q25. Who appoints the Central Chief Information Commissioner (CIC.?

a. President
b. Vice President
c. Prime Minister
d. Home Minister
Answer: a

Q26. Grounds for filing a complaint to the CIC or State CIC under the RTI Act
include:(i. Being asked to pay an unreasonable fee.(ii. Being given incomplete or
false information.(iii. Any matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to
records.Choose the correct code:
a. Only (i. & (iii.
b. Only (ii. & (iii.
c. All (i., (ii. & (iii.
d. Only (iii.
Answer: c

Q27. The current RTI Act was passed on the recommendation of which body in May
2005?
a. National Advisory Council (NAC.
b. DoPT
c. Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation
d. Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: a

Q28. Section 4(1.(b.(xi. of the RTI Act requires public authorities to publish:
a. The budget allocated to each agency
b. Proposed expenditures
c. Reports on disbursements made
d. All the above
Answer: d

Q29. What is the penalty under Section 20(1. of the RTI Act for non-disclosure of
information?
a. ₹250 per day up to ₹25,000/-
b. ₹25,000 fixed
c. ₹200 per day up to ₹20,000/-
d. ₹300 per day up to ₹30,000/-
Answer: a

Q30. Which section mandates maintaining duly catalogued and indexed records in
computerized form within a reasonable time?
a. Section 4(1.(a.
b. Section 4(1.(b.
c. Section 4(1.(c.
d. Section 4(1.(d.
Answer: a

Q31. Which section of the RTI Act deals with the constitution of the State
Information Commission?
a. Section 11
b. Section 16
c. Section 15
d. Section 12
Answer: c

Q32. Which section of the RTI Act deals with the constitution of the Central
Information Commission?
a. Section 11
b. Section 16
c. Section 15
d. Section 12
Answer: d

Q33. How many days does an Assistant Public Information Officer (APIO. have to
forward an RTI application to the Public Information Officer (PIO.?
a. 2 days
b. 5 days
c. 7 days
d. 10 days
Answer: b

Q34. What is the upper limit for the number of Information Commissioners or State
Information Commissioners as per the RTI Act, 2005?
a. 2
b. 4
c. 8
d. 10
Answer: d

Q35. The right to information includes the right to obtain information in which of
the following formats?
a. Diskettes
b. Floppies
c. Tapes
d. All the above
Answer: d

Q36. The Preamble of the RTI Act suggests that the revelation of information might
conflict with:
a. Other private interests
b. Other financial interests
c. Other public interests
d. None of the above
Answer: c

Q37 The Preamble to the RTI Act states that transparency of information is vital to
a. Eradicate corruption
b. Contain corruption
c. Promote corruption
d. Measure corruption
Answer: b

Q38 Right to Information includes the right to -(i. Inspect works, documents,
records(ii. Take notes, extracts, or certified copies of documents or records(iii.
Take certified samples of material(iv. Obtain information in the form of printouts,
diskettes, tapes, etc. Choose the correct answer
a. i, ii & iii
b. i, ii & iv
c. i, iii & iv
d. i, ii, iii & iv
Answer: d

Q39 Obligations of public authorities under the RTI Act include all except
a. Publishing the powers and duties of its officers
b. Publishing the procedure followed in decision-making
c. Not publishing categories of documents held by it
d. Publishing rules, regulations, and manuals
Answer: c

Q40 Information exempt from disclosure under the RTI Act includes -(i. Information
affecting the sovereignty and integrity of India (ii. Information forbidden by
courts of law(iii. Information breaching parliamentary privileges(iv. Information
harming competitive positions of third parties. Choose the correct answer
a. i, ii & iii
b. i, ii & iv
c. i, iii & iv
d. i, ii, iii & iv
Answer: d

Q41 Which section of the RTI Act deals with exemption from disclosure of
information?
a. Section 8
b. Section 9
c. Section 10
d. Section 11
Answer: a

Q42 Which section allows rejection of requests involving copyright infringement?

a. Section 8
b. Section 9
c. Section 10
d. Section 11
Answer: b

Q43 The definition of "information" under Section 2(f. includes

a. Records
b. Opinion
c. Document
d. All of the above
Answer: d

Q44 APIO must forward first appeals to

a. Public Information Officer
b. The head of the authority
c. First Appellate Authority
d. None of the above
Answer: c

Q45 RTI applications should be transferred to another public authority if the

information pertains to
a. Held by another authority
b. Functions of another authority
c. Both (a. and (b.
d. Neither (a. nor (b.
Answer: c

Q46 Which was the first country to develop RTI law?

a. Sweden
b. Norway
c. US
d. France
Answer: a

Q47 APIO must receive the following from citizens

a. Applications for information
b. First appeals
c. Second appeals
d. All the above
Answer: d

Q48 Which section deals with severability of the RTI Act?

a. Section 9
b. Section 10
c. Section 11
d. Section 12
Answer: b

Q49 Public authorities must publish proactive disclosures under which section?
a. Section 4(1.(a.
b. Section 4(1.(b.
c. Section 4(1.(c.
d. Section 4(1.(d.
Answer: b

Q50 A PIO may face penalties for

a. Refusal to receive an RTI application
b. Not providing information within time limits
c. Destroying information
d. All of the above
Answer: d

Q51 While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions can -(i. Summon
attendance of persons,(ii. Compel evidence on oath
(iii. Require discovery of documents,Choose the correct answer
a. Only (i.
b. Only (ii.
c. Only (iii.
d. All (i., (ii. & (iii.
Answer: d

Q52 The Freedom of Information Act, 2002, was repealed by which section of RTI Act?
a. Section 30
b. Section 31
c. Section 32
d. Section 33
Answer: b

Q53 How many schedules does the RTI Act have?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
Answer: b

Q54 The Second Schedule of the RTI Act lists

a. Intelligence and security organizations exempted from RTI
b. All government organizations under RTI
c. Departmental information of Central and State Governments
d. None of the above
Answer: a

Q55 The Second Schedule of the RTI Act can be amended by

a. Central Government
b. State Government
c. Both (a. and (b.
d. None of the above
Answer: a

Q56 According to the RTI Act, as far as exempted organizations are concerned, the
exemption applies to
a. Certain organizations of the Central Government and the information submitted by
them to the Government
b. Certain organizations of the State Governments but not the information submitted
to the State Governments
c. Both (a. & (b.
d. None of the above
Answer: c

Q57 While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to
a. Receive evidence on affidavit
b. Requisition records from any court or office
c. Issue summons for examination of witnesses or documents
d. All of the above
Answer: d

Q58 Indian citizens have the right to information because of

a. A judgment of the Supreme Court
b. Implementation of international laws by the Indian Government
c. A law passed by the Parliament of India
d. All states agreeing to implement the Act
Answer: c

Q59 Rules under the RTI Act can be made by Appropriate Governments or Competent
Authorities by notifying them
a. In the Official Gazette
b. On the website of the Appropriate Government
c. On the websites of Information Commissions
d. None of the above
Answer: a

Q60 If a PIO provides partially exempted information, they must include, (i. Name
and designation of the decision-maker(ii. Reasons for the decision(iii. Details of
fees payable(iv. Applicant’s rights for a review. Choose the correct code
a. i, ii & iii
b. i, iii & iv
c. i, ii & iv
d. i, ii, iii & iv
Answer: d

Q61 What is the time span mentioned in the RTI Act for making orders to remove
difficulties in its provisions?
a. 1 year from the commencement of the Act
b. 2 years from the commencement of the Act
c. 3 years from the commencement of the Act
d. 4 years from the commencement of the Act
Answer: b
Q62 For a PIO to disclose certain information, the Competent Authority must be
satisfied that larger public interest warrants its disclosure. This includes
information related to -(i. Commercial confidence(ii. Trade secrets(iii.
Intellectual property(iv. Fiduciary relationship. Choose the correct code
a. i, ii & iii
b. i, iii & iv
c. i, ii & iv
d. i, ii, iii & iv
Answer: d

Q63 As per Section 2(e.(v. of the RTI Act, who is the "administrator" mentioned
under Article 239 of the Constitution?
a. The Prime Minister of India
b. The Chief Ministers of States
c. The District Magistrate
d. An individual appointed by the President
Answer: d

Q64 Under Section 2(n. of the RTI Act, who is a "Third Party"?
a. A person other than the citizen making the request for information, including a
public authority
b. Another PIO to whom the application is forwarded
c. A person who appeals against the principal applicant
d. None of the above
Answer: a

Q65 What is the time limit for proactive disclosure under Section 4(1.(b. of the
RTI Act-2005?
a. Within 60 days of the enactment
b. Within 90 days of the enactment
c. Within 100 days of the enactment
d. Within 120 days of the enactment
Answer: d

Q66 How often must proactive disclosures be updated under Section 4(1.(b. of the
RTI Act?
a. Monthly
b. Every six months
c. Annually
d. Every alternate year
Answer: c

Q67 What is the pay of the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC.?

a. ₹250,000
b. ₹225,000
c. ₹200,000
d. ₹175,000
Answer: a

Q68 What is the pay of an Information Commissioner?

a. ₹250,000
b. ₹225,000
c. ₹200,000
d. ₹175,000
Answer: b

Q69 Who was the first Chief Information Commissioner of India?

a. Shri Heeralal Samariya
b. Smt. Anandi Ramalingam
c. Shri Vinod Kumar Tiwari
d. Shri Wajahat Habibullah
Answer: d

Q70 What is the maximum age for the CIC/IC to serve in their post?
a. 60 years
b. 62 years
c. 65 years
d. 70 years
Answer: c

Q71 What is the current maximum tenure of service for the CIC/IC?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
Answer: c

Q72 If an Information Commissioner is appointed as the Chief Information

Commissioner, their total tenure cannot exceed how many years?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 7 years
Answer: c

Q73 How many Information Commissioners are currently posted in India?

a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 5
Answer: b

Q74 Which section provides the provision for transferring an application to another
PIO?
a. Section 6(1.
b. Section 6(2.
c. Section 6(3.
d. Section 6(4.
Answer: c

Q75 Under which sub-section of Section 7 is information provided free of charge if

the public authority fails to comply with the specified time limits?
a. Sub-section (5.
b. Sub-section (6.
c. Sub-section (7.
d. Sub-section (8.
Answer: b

Q76 As per Sub-section (5. of Section 12, "The Chief Information Commissioner and
Information Commissioners shall be persons of eminence in public life with wide
knowledge and experience in…" Which of the following is NOT part of the listed
fields?
a. Law
b. Journalism
c. Administration
d. Commerce
Answer: d
Q77 Which section of the RTI Act-2005 provides that the Act shall have an
overriding effect?
a. Section 20
b. Section 21
c. Section 22
d. Section 23
Answer: c

Q78 Section 23 of the RTI Act-2005 is related to

a. Protection of actions taken in good faith
b. The Act's overriding effect
c. Bar of jurisdiction of courts
d. Monitoring and reporting
Answer: c

Q79 How many organizations are listed in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act,
including omitted ones?
a. 22
b. 26
c. 27
d. 28
Answer: c

Q80 Which Sl. No. in the Second Schedule has been omitted?
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
Answer: b

Q81 Which section of the RTI Act is co-related with the Second Schedule?
a. Section 22
b. Section 24
c. Section 26
d. Section 28
Answer: b

Q82 Which section is co-related with the First Schedule?

a. Section 13
b. Section 16
c. Both
d. None
Answer: c

Q83 When was RTI extended to Jammu & Kashmir?

a. 5 August 2019
b. 15 August 2019
c. 2 October 2019
d. 31 October 2019
Answer: d

Q84 What was the time limit for publishing proactive disclosure as per Section 4(1.
(b. of the RTI Act?
a. 60 days from the enactment
b. 90 days from the enactment
c. 100 days from the enactment
d. 120 days from the enactment
Answer: d
Q85 How many clauses are there under Section 4(1.(b. of the RTI Act?
a. 15
b. 16
c. 17
d. 18
Answer: c

Q86 What is the time limit to update proactive disclosure under Section 4(1.(b. of
the RTI Act?
a. Monthly
b. Every six months
c. Annually
d. Every alternate year
Answer: c

Q87 Who is the current Chief Information Commissioner of India?

a. Shri Heeralal Samariya
b. Smt. Anandi Ramalingam
c. Shri Vinod Kumar Tiwari
d. Shri Wajahat Habibullah
Answer: a

Q88 What is the maximum tenure of service for the Chief Information Commissioner
(CIC.?
a. 1 year
b. 2 years
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
Answer: c

Q89 If an Information Commissioner is appointed as CIC, their total tenure cannot

exceed how many years?
a. 2 years
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 7 years
Answer: c

Q90 Which section provides the provision for transferring an application to another
PIO?
a. Section 6(1.
b. Section 6(2.
c. Section 6(3.
d. Section 6(4.
Answer: c

Q91 Which sub-section of Section 7 provides that information shall be provided free
of charge if a public authority fails to comply with time limits?
a. Sub-section (5.
b. Sub-section (6.
c. Sub-section (7.
d. Sub-section (8.
Answer: b

Q92 Which section of the RTI Act provides the provision of monitoring and reporting
by public authorities?
a. Section 20
b. Section 22
c. Section 24
d. Section 25
Answer: d

Q93 As per the RTI Act, the CIC and ICs are appointed based on their eminence and
experience in
a. Law
b. Science and Technology
c. Social Service
d. All of the above
Answer: d

Q94 What is the time limit specified for Central/State Information Commissions to
decide on complaints?
a. 30 days
b. 45 days
c. 60 days
d. No time limit specified
Answer: d

Q95 Which section provides for the severability of information, allowing PIOs to
partially disclose records?
a. Section 9
b. Section 10
c. Section 11
d. Section 12
Answer: b

Q96 Which section of the RTI Act provides for the transfer of applications to
another PIO if the information pertains to their department?
a. Section 6(1.
b. Section 6(2.
c. Section 6(3.
d. Section 6(4.
Answer: c

Q97 How many organizations are listed in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act
(including omitted ones.?
a. 22
b. 26
c. 27
d. 28
Answer: c

Q98 Which Sl. No. in the Second Schedule has been omitted?
a. 6
b. 7
c. 8
d. 9
Answer: b

Q99 Which section of the RTI Act is co-related with the Second Schedule?
a. Section 22
b. Section 24
c. Section 26
d. Section 28
Answer: b

Q100 When was RTI extended to Jammu & Kashmir?

a. 5 August 2019
b. 15 August 2019
c. 2 October 2019
d. 31 October 2019
Answer: d

1. What is the main objective of the Right to Information Act, 2005?

a. To promote secrecy in public authorities
b. To enhance transparency and accountability
c. To enforce taxation laws
d. To improve the efficiency of private organizations
Answer: b

2. Under the Act, to which part of India does the RTI Act, 2005 extend?
a. The entire country, including Jammu and Kashmir
b. Only Union Territories
c. The whole of India except the State of Jammu and Kashmir
d. Only Central Government offices
Answer: c

3. The Right to Information Act came into force on:

a. 15th June 2005
b. 21st June 2005
c. 1st January 2005
d. 12th October 2005
Answer: d

4. What does the term "information" under the Act include?

a. Only written records
b. All material in any form, including documents, e-mails, and models
c. Verbal communication
d. Classified government data
Answer: b

5. Who is the competent authority in case of the Supreme Court under the RTI Act?
a. The President of India
b. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
c. The Chief Justice of India
d. The Chief Information Commissioner
Answer: c

Chapter II: Right to Information and Obligations of Public Authorities

6. What is the timeframe within which a public authority must provide information
when requested?
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 60 days
Answer: b

7. If information requested relates to the life or liberty of a person, within how

many hours should it be provided?
a. 24 hours
b. 48 hours
c. 72 hours
d. 96 hours
Answer: b

8. Which of the following is NOT an obligation of public authorities under Section

4?
a. Maintaining records duly cataloged and indexed
b. Publishing information in the local language
c. Providing reasons for administrative decisions
d. Ensuring all records are classified as secret
Answer: d

9. What is the role of the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO)?

a. To oversee the judiciary’s functioning
b. To provide requested information to citizens
c. To act as a liaison between states and the central government
d. To amend the RTI Act as needed
Answer: b

10. What does "suo motu" disclosure mean under the Act?
a. Voluntary disclosure of information by public authorities
b. Disclosure only when ordered by courts
c. Disclosure after a specific request is made
d. Disclosure to private organizations
Answer: a

11. The Central Information Commission is constituted by:

a. The Prime Minister
b. The President of India
c. The Chief Justice of India
d. The Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer: b

12. What is the maximum number of Central Information Commissioners that can be
appointed?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. Unlimited
Answer: b

13. Which of the following qualifications is required for the Chief Information
Commissioner?
a. Must be a retired judge
b. Must be a Member of Parliament
c. Should have wide knowledge and experience in specific fields
d. Must be an IAS officer
Answer: c

14. The tenure of the Chief Information Commissioner is:

a. 3 years
b. 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
c. 6 years
d. No fixed term
Answer: b

15. The Central Information Commission headquarters is located in:

a. Mumbai
b. Kolkata
c. New Delhi
d. Hyderabad
Answer: c

Chapter IV: The State Information Commission

16. Who appoints the State Chief Information Commissioner?
a. The Chief Minister
b. The Governor
c. The President
d. The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
Answer: b

17. What is the maximum number of State Information Commissioners, excluding the
Chief, that can be appointed?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. Unlimited
Answer: b

18. What is the term of office for the State Chief Information Commissioner?
a. 3 years
b. 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
c. 6 years
d. No fixed term
Answer: b

19. Where can the headquarters of the State Information Commission be established?
a. At any location as decided by the State Legislature
b. At a location notified by the State Government
c. Only in the State Capital
d. In any major city within the state
Answer: b

20. The State Chief Information Commissioner must have experience in which of the
following fields?
a. Law, science, or technology
b. Journalism or mass media
c. Administration or governance
d. All of the above
Answer: d

21. Under Section 18, which of the following is NOT a reason to file a complaint
with the Information Commission?
a. Non-appointment of a Public Information Officer
b. Refusal to accept an application for information
c. Delay in providing information
d. Non-payment of salary to a public servant
Answer: d

22. Who has the authority to impose penalties under the RTI Act?
a. The President of India
b. The Central or State Information Commission
c. The Chief Justice of India
d. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Answer: b

23. What is the maximum penalty for a Public Information Officer for non-
compliance?
a. ₹10,000
b. ₹25,000
c. ₹50,000
d. ₹1,00,000
Answer: b
24. If a Public Information Officer fails to provide information within the
stipulated time without reasonable cause, the penalty imposed is:
a. ₹500 per day
b. ₹100 per day
c. ₹250 per day
d. ₹750 per day
Answer: c

25. The burden of proving that the denial of a request for information was
justified lies on:
a. The applicant
b. The appellate authority
c. The Public Information Officer
d. The Central Government
Answer: c

26. Appeals to the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission

must be made within:
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 60 days
d. 90 days
Answer: d

27. Who decides on matters related to the disclosure of third-party information?

a. The President of India
b. The Information Commission
c. The Supreme Court
d. The Prime Minister
Answer: b

28. The first appeal under the RTI Act should be filed before:
a. The Information Commission
b. A senior officer in the same public authority
c. The Chief Secretary of the state
d. The Central Vigilance Commission
Answer: b

29. What is the time limit for the Information Commission to dispose of an appeal?
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. No specific time limit
Answer: a

30. If an individual is not satisfied with the first appeal decision, they can file
a second appeal with:
a. The Supreme Court
b. The Central or State Information Commission
c. The High Court
d. The Ministry of Law and Justice
Answer: b

Chapter VI: Miscellaneous

31. Under Section 24, which organizations are exempt from the RTI Act?
a. Intelligence and security organizations specified in the Second Schedule
b. Public sector banks
c. Private organizations
d. Educational institutions
Answer: a

32. What is the exception to the exemption provided to intelligence and security
organizations?
a. Allegations of corruption and human rights violations
b. Matters related to national security
c. Financial transactions
d. Staff recruitment details
Answer: a

33. The provisions of the RTI Act override:

a. The Official Secrets Act, 1923
b. The Indian Penal Code
c. The Constitution of India
d. The Evidence Act
Answer: a

34. Section 21 provides protection for actions taken in:

a. Bad faith
b. Good faith
c. Secrecy
d. Collaboration with third parties
Answer: b

35. Which body is responsible for compiling and publishing a report on the
implementation of the RTI Act each year?
a. The Ministry of Law and Justice
b. The Central Information Commission or State Information Commission
c. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India
d. The Election Commission of India
Answer: b

36. The Central Government has the power to amend the Second Schedule to include or
exclude organizations by:
a. Notification in the Official Gazette
b. Passing a new Act
c. Approval of the Supreme Court
d. Presidential order
Answer: a

37. What is the primary purpose of the educational programs mentioned in Section
26?
a. To train public servants in administration
b. To educate citizens on how to exercise their rights under the Act
c. To increase revenue collection
d. To promote cultural awareness
Answer: b

38. Rules for the RTI Act can be made by:

a. The Parliament only
b. The President only
c. The appropriate Government and competent authority
d. The Supreme Court
Answer: c

39. The penalty provisions under Section 20 aim to ensure:

a. Confidentiality of sensitive information
b. Accountability and timely response by Public Information Officers
c. Reduction in the number of RTI applications
d. Revenue generation for the government
Answer: b

40. If an individual intentionally provides false information under the RTI Act, it
may lead to:
a. Imprisonment for 6 months
b. Imposition of fines under the service rules
c. Both a and b
d. No specific penalty
Answer: b

41. Which provision of the RTI Act ensures timely dissemination of information by
public authorities?
a. Section 4(1)
b. Section 7(1)
c. Section 18(1)
d. Section 20(1)
Answer: a

42. What is the purpose of the "Second Schedule" in the RTI Act?
a. To list exempted intelligence and security organizations
b. To provide a guideline for penalties
c. To outline the qualifications for Information Commissioners
d. To define public authorities
Answer: a

43. Section 8 of the RTI Act deals with:

a. Exemptions from disclosure of information
b. Penalties for non-compliance
c. Appeals process
d. Duties of Public Information Officers
Answer: a

44. Information related to which of the following is exempt under Section 8(1)?
a. Sovereignty and integrity of India
b. Personal information with no public interest
c. Trade secrets harming competitive position
d. All of the above
Answer: d

45. If an RTI applicant is not satisfied with the response, they can escalate their
appeal to:
a. The District Magistrate
b. The Supreme Court
c. The Central or State Information Commission
d. The Public Information Officer's senior
Answer: c

46. What is the role of the Public Authority under the RTI Act?
a. To provide annual reports to citizens
b. To proactively publish specified categories of information
c. To handle grievances related to taxation
d. To ensure citizen welfare through financial grants
Answer: b

47. The RTI Act mandates information be provided in what format, wherever possible?
a. Verbal communication
b. Digital and accessible formats
c. Through newspapers
d. Only in printed reports
Answer: b

48. What ensures that intelligence organizations are accountable under specific
cases in the RTI Act?
a. Review by the Supreme Court
b. Exemption exceptions for corruption and human rights violations
c. Annual audits by the CAG
d. Parliamentary oversight
Answer: b

49. Which section of the RTI Act prescribes penalties for violations by Public
Information Officers?
a. Section 5
b. Section 10
c. Section 20
d. Section 25
Answer: c

50. The "First Schedule" of the RTI Act pertains to:

a. Format of oath for Information Commissioners
b. Penalty provisions
c. Exemptions to disclosure
d. Annual reporting requirements
Answer: a

51. What is the minimum fee prescribed under the RTI Act for filing an information
request?
a. ₹10
b. ₹50
c. ₹100
d. ₹500
Answer: a

52. The Right to Information is defined under which Article of the Indian
Constitution?
a. Article 12
b. Article 19(1)(a)
c. Article 21
d. Article 32
Answer: b

53. Which among these is a key principle of the RTI Act?

a. Secrecy
b. Accountability
c. Bureaucratic discretion
d. Revenue generation
Answer: b

54. Who can seek information under the RTI Act?

a. Only Indian citizens
b. Any individual in the world
c. Only organizations
d. Public servants
Answer: a

55. What is the main responsibility of the State Public Information Officer?
a. To handle inter-state disputes
b. To provide information requested under RTI Act
c. To supervise central schemes
d. To amend state laws
Answer: b

56. Which section of the RTI Act mentions the "Third-Party Information" clause?
a. Section 7
b. Section 8
c. Section 11
d. Section 20
Answer: c

57. How many schedules are present in the RTI Act?

a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
Answer: b

58. Who has the authority to make rules under the RTI Act at the state level?
a. Central Government
b. State Legislature
c. Supreme Court
d. State Information Commission
Answer: b

59. What is the time limit for transferring an RTI application to another public
authority?
a. 2 days
b. 5 days
c. 7 days
d. 10 days
Answer: b

60. What does Section 7(9) of the RTI Act specify?

a. Format of information dissemination
b. Rejection of frivolous queries
c. Fee structure for obtaining information
d. Time limits for providing information
Answer: a