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Indian Polity Chapter 3: President's Power

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What is the reason for the President to remove the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner?

Incapacity or lack of qualifications
Proved misbehaviour or incapacity (correct)
Non-cooperation with the Central Government
refusal to respond to information request

What happens if the Supreme Court upholds the cause of removal of the Chief Information Commissioner?

The Central Government takes over the Commission
The President removes the Chief Information Commissioner (correct)
The President then has to appoint a new Chief Information Commissioner
The matter is referred back to the Central Information Commission

What are the service conditions of the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner?

Decided by the President
Same as those of the Central Government officials
Prescribed by the Supreme Court
Prescribed by the Central Government (correct)

What is NOT a ground for complaint to the Central Information Commission?

Disagreement with the provided information (B) Signup and view all the answers

Who receives and inquires into complaints related to obtaining information?

The Central Information Commission (D) Signup and view all the answers

What happens if a person is involved in a contract or agreement with the Central Government?

They are deemed to be guilty of misbehaviour (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the President in the removal of the Chief Information Commissioner?

The President has to refer the matter to the Supreme Court for an enquiry (B) Signup and view all the answers

What power does the Commission have to investigate a matter?

Suo-moto power to investigate without prior approval (C) Signup and view all the answers

What can the Commission do during an inquiry?

Summon and enforce attendance of persons and compel them to give evidence (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Commission's power regarding public records?

The Commission can examine any public record under the control of a public authority (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of non-compliance with the Commission's decisions?

The Commission can secure compliance of its decisions from the public authority (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Commission's power to inquire into a matter?

To examine and resolve complaints (D) Signup and view all the answers

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