RTI Act Quiz

When was the RTI Act enacted in India?

• 2002

• 2005

• 2010

• 1995

Which state in India first implemented a law similar to RTI before the national act?

• Maharashtra

• Tamil Nadu

• Rajasthan

• Kerala

The RTI Act replaced which earlier law?

• Official Secrets Act, 1923

• Freedom of Information Act, 2002

• Indian Evidence Act, 1872

• None of the above

Who is considered the "father of the RTI movement" in India?

• Anna Hazare

• Aruna Roy

• K.G. Balakrishnan

• H.D. Shourie

The RTI Act was passed during which Prime Minister's tenure?

• Atal Bihari Vajpayee

• Manmohan Singh

• Narendra Modi

• Indira Gandhi

Under the RTI Act, citizens can seek information from:

• Only Central Government

• Only State Governments

• Both Central and State Governments

• Only Judiciary

What is the time limit for providing information under RTI?

• 15 days

• 30 days

• 45 days

• 60 days

Which of the following is exempt from disclosure under RTI?

• National security matters

• Personal privacy (unrelated to public interest)

• Cabinet papers

• All of the above

The penalty for not providing information under RTI can go up to:

• ₹500 per day

• ₹1,000 per day

• ₹25,000

• ₹50,000

Who is the final appellate authority under the RTI Act?

• Supreme Court

• High Court

• Central Information Commission (CIC)

• Lokpal