NRC Level-Quiz on Right to Information

The Right to Information is derived from which of the following Fundamental Rights?

• Right to Equality

• Right to Freedom of Speech and Expression

• Right to Life and Personal Liberty

• Right to Education

Which country was the first in the world to introduce the Right to Information in its legal framework?

• Sweden

• France

• United States

• United Kingdom

Which of the following organisations is associated with the people's movement for the Right to Information (RTI) in India?

• Jan Adhikar Morcha

• People's Union for Civil liberties

• Amnesty International

• Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan

RTI Act came into force on:

• 15 August 2005

• 26 January 2005

• 12 October 2005

• 1 April 2006

Under the RTI Act, the definition of 'information' includes:

• Only written documents

• Records, emails, opinions, and samples

• Only government orders

• Only financial records

RTI Act applies to:

• NGOs funded by the government

• Private companies

• Only central ministries

• Only state governments

RTI covers information held by:

• Only government offices

• Any authority under Constitution

• Only courts

• PMO only

Who can file an RTI application under the RTI Act, 2005?

• Only Indian citizens

• Indian citizens and NRIs

• Any person, including foreigners

• Only government employees

Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for rejecting an RTI application?

• Vague questions

• Exempted information under Section 8

• Applicant's political affiliation

• Breach of parliamentary privilege

RTI applies to:

• Only urban areas

• Only rural areas

• All of India except J&K before 2019

• State capitals only