Right to Information Act, 2005: Section Arrangement Quiz
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Which provision of the Act comes into force immediately upon enactment?

  • Section 15
  • Section 27
  • Section 4, subsection (1) (correct)
  • Section 16
  • What does 'appropriate Government' refer to in the Act?

  • Government with the highest authority
  • Government controlling all public authorities
  • Government funded directly by the Central Government or State Government (correct)
  • Government with limited fiscal resources
  • What does the Right to Information Act, 2005 aim to provide?

  • Access to information for public authorities
  • Transparency and accountability in the work of public authorities (correct)
  • Secrecy and confidentiality of information
  • Protection of sensitive information
  • What is the significance of 'Central Information Commission' in the Act?

    <p>To ensure transparency and accountability in public authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of harmonizing conflicting interests in the Act?

    <p>To preserve the paramountcy of the democratic ideal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for the designation of Public Information Officers?

    <p>The public authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term of office and conditions of service for the State Chief Information Commissioner?

    <p>5 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under which chapter of the Act are the powers and functions of the Information Commissions specified?

    <p>Chapter V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the grounds for rejection to access in certain cases as mentioned in the Act?

    <p>Information sought for is too sensitive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the Act specifies the term of office and conditions of service for the Central Information Commission?

    <p>Section 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

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