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What is the primary purpose of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India?
What is the primary purpose of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India?
- To protect the government's classified information
- To restrict the dissemination of government information
- To limit citizens' access to government records
- To provide citizens with the right to request information from public authorities (correct)
What is the average number of RTI applications filed daily?
What is the average number of RTI applications filed daily?
- Over 6000
- Over 4800 (correct)
- Over 3500
- Over 2000
What fundamental rights are protected by the RTI Act under the Constitution of India?
What fundamental rights are protected by the RTI Act under the Constitution of India?
- Right to Property, Right to Education
- Freedom of Expression and Speech, Right to Life and Personal Liberty (correct)
- Right to Equality, Right against Exploitation
- Cultural and Educational Rights, Right to Constitutional Remedies
Under the provisions of the RTI Act, how long does a public authority have to reply to a citizen's information request?
Under the provisions of the RTI Act, how long does a public authority have to reply to a citizen's information request?
When did the RTI Act come into force in India?
When did the RTI Act come into force in India?
What was the former act replaced by the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India?
What was the former act replaced by the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India?
How long does a public authority have to reply to a citizen's information request under the RTI Act regarding a matter involving life and liberty?
How long does a public authority have to reply to a citizen's information request under the RTI Act regarding a matter involving life and liberty?
What fundamental rights are protected by the RTI Act under the Constitution of India?
What fundamental rights are protected by the RTI Act under the Constitution of India?
What is the average number of RTI applications filed daily?
What is the average number of RTI applications filed daily?
When did the RTI Act come into force in India?
When did the RTI Act come into force in India?
Study Notes
Right to Information (RTI) Act in India
- The primary purpose of the RTI Act is to provide citizens with access to information under the control of public authorities.
Key Provisions of the RTI Act
- A public authority has 30 days to reply to a citizen's information request.
- In matters involving life and liberty, a public authority has 48 hours to reply to a citizen's information request.
RTI Act in Practice
- On average, citizens file a large number of RTI applications daily (exact number not specified).
Constitutional Significance of the RTI Act
- The RTI Act protects the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression (Article 19) and the right to life and personal liberty (Article 21) under the Constitution of India.
History of the RTI Act
- The RTI Act came into force in India on October 12, 2005.
- The RTI Act replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
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Test your knowledge of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in India with this quiz. Explore the provisions, procedures, and rights under the RTI Act and understand how citizens can request information from public authorities.
