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What is the main purpose of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India?
What is the main purpose of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India?
- To restrict access to government information for national security reasons
- To allow citizens to request information from public authorities within a specific time frame
- To computerize government records for easy access
- To ensure that every citizen has access to all government information (correct)
What is the time frame for public authorities to reply to a citizen's request for information under the RTI Act?
What is the time frame for public authorities to reply to a citizen's request for information under the RTI Act?
- 15 days
- 7 days
- 48 hours
- 30 days (correct)
How did the RTI Act impact the dissemination of government records?
How did the RTI Act impact the dissemination of government records?
- It allowed public authorities to control the dissemination of records at their discretion
- It required public authorities to computerize their records for wide dissemination (correct)
- It restricted the dissemination of government records for privacy reasons
- It had no impact on the dissemination of government records
When did the RTI Act come into force in India?
When did the RTI Act come into force in India?
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How many RTI applications are filed on average every day?
How many RTI applications are filed on average every day?
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