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Indian Polity Chapter 62: Central Information Commission
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Indian Polity Chapter 62: Central Information Commission

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What is the main function of the Central Information Commission?

  • To make laws for the country
  • To conduct elections
  • To appoint Information Commissioners
  • To look into complaints and decide appeals (correct)

    • In what year was the Central Information Commission established?

  • 2015
  • 2000
  • 2010
  • 2005 (correct)

    • Who is deemed to be the Leader of the Opposition when there is no recognized Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha?

  • The Prime Minister
  • The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
  • The Leader of the single largest group in opposition of the Government in the Lok Sabha (correct)
  • The Union Cabinet Minister

    • Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners?

    <p>The President</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum number of Information Commissioners that can be appointed?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum age limit for the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner to hold office?

    <p>65 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition for the removal of the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner from office?

    <p>If they are adjudged an insolvent or convicted of an offence involving moral turpitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of persons are eligible to be appointed as Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners?

    <p>Persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the maximum total tenure of an Information Commissioner?

    <p>Five years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the conditions for the removal of the Chief Information Commissioner or any Information Commissioner from office?

    <p>If they engage in any paid employment outside the duties of their office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Can an Information Commissioner hold office for more than five years as Chief Information Commissioner?

    <p>No, they cannot hold office for more than five years including their term as Information Commissioner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the restriction on the Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner?

    <p>They cannot hold any other office of profit or connected with any political party or carrying on any business or pursuing any profession</p> Signup and view all the answers

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