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What is the title of the Act mentioned in the text?
What is the title of the Act mentioned in the text?
- Freedom of Information Act, 2005
- Right to Information Act, 2010 (correct)
- Information Disclosure Act, 2015
- Right to Transparency Act, 2005
When do the provisions of sections 12, 13, 15, 16, 24, 27, and 28 of the Act come into force?
When do the provisions of sections 12, 13, 15, 16, 24, 27, and 28 of the Act come into force?
- After six months of enactment
- Immediately upon enactment (correct)
- After one year of enactment
- After 120 days of enactment
What does 'appropriate Government' refer to in the context of this Act?
What does 'appropriate Government' refer to in the context of this Act?
- Central Government
- Local municipality
- State Government (correct)
- Foreign Government
Who does the term 'Central Information Commission' refer to?
Who does the term 'Central Information Commission' refer to?
When do the remaining provisions of the Act come into force?
When do the remaining provisions of the Act come into force?
What is the purpose of the Right to Information Act, 2005?
What is the purpose of the Right to Information Act, 2005?
Who are the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioner appointed by?
Who are the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioner appointed by?
Why is transparency of information important in a democracy?
Why is transparency of information important in a democracy?
What is one potential conflict mentioned regarding the revelation of information?
What is one potential conflict mentioned regarding the revelation of information?
What is one reason given in the text for the need to harmonise conflicting interests?
What is one reason given in the text for the need to harmonise conflicting interests?
Which ideal is considered paramount according to the Right to Information Act, 2005?
Which ideal is considered paramount according to the Right to Information Act, 2005?
Why is it necessary to provide certain information to citizens under the Act?
Why is it necessary to provide certain information to citizens under the Act?
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