WorksheetsRight to Information Act Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is included in the definition of 'Information' under Section 2(f) of the RTI Act?
Only records and documents
Emails and memos
All material in any form, including electronic data
Confidential communications only
What should a public information officer do if a third party's information is requested?
Automatically disclose the information
Reject the request outright
Issue a notice to the third party for submission
Seek approval from the Prime Minister
What is the maximum age limit for the Chief Information Commissioner?
60 years
65 years
70 years
75 years
What penalty can be imposed on a CPIO/SPIO for refusing to receive an application or not furnishing information without reasonable cause?
Rs. 100 per day up to Rs. 10,000
Rs. 200 per day up to Rs. 20,000
Rs. 250 per day up to Rs. 25,000
500 per day up to Rs. 50,000
When did the RTI Act come into effect?
12th October 2005
15th June 2005
31st October 2019
1st January 2006
Which section of the RTI Act defines 'Public Authority'?
Section 2(a)
Section 2(e)
Section 2(f)
Section 2(h)
Who can file an RTI application?
Any Indian citizen
Any government official
Only members of registered NGOs
Any foreign national residing in India
Within how many days must an RTI application be disposed of?
15 days
30 days
45 days
60 days
Which section lists exemptions from disclosure of information?
Section 3
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
To whom should an RTI application be addressed?
CPIO/CAPIO or SPIO/SAPIO
The Chief Justice of India
The President of India
The Prime Minister
Case 1: Rahul, an Indian citizen, filed an RTI application requesting information about the allocation of funds for a government project in his locality. The public authority did not respond within the stipulated 30 days. Rahul is now considering his options. What is the appropriate action Rahul can take under the RTI Act?
File a complaint with the police
Appeal to the first appellate authority
Appeal directly to the Central Information Commission (CIC)
Wait for a response indefinitely
Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner?
The President of India
The Prime Minister
The Chief Justice of India
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha
Under what condition can information be provided within 48 hours?
If the information relates to life or liberty
If the applicant pays an additional fee
If the information is already published
If the request is made by a public authority
Case 5: The RTI application submitted by Anjali involves information held by the police department. She seeks details about the investigation of a high-profile case. The public authority denies her request, citing Section 8(1)(h) of the RTI Act, stating that the disclosure would impede the investigation. What should Anjali do if she believes the denial is unjustified?
File a writ petition in the High Court
Accept the denial and take no further action
Appeal to the first appellate authority explaining why the information is needed
Reapply after the investigation is complete
Which section of the RTI Act provides for the transfer of an application to another public authority?
Section 3
Section 5
Section 6(3)
Section 7(2)
What is the main objective of the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005?
To promote transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority
To enhance the efficiency of public services
To restrict access to confidential government information
To improve government revenue collection
Which Article of the Indian Constitution provides the 'Right to Know'?
Article 21
Article 19(1)(a)
Article 14
Article 32
Case 4: Vikram, an Indian citizen, asked for information regarding disciplinary actions taken against a government employee. The public authority denied the request, stating it is personal information and exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act. Under what condition can this information be disclosed to Vikram?
If Vikram knows the government employee personally
If the public authority determines that the information is in the larger public interest
If Vikram is related to the government employee
If the information is older than five years
Case 3: An NGO requests detailed information about a government contract awarded to a private company, which includes commercial confidence and trade secrets. The public authority denies the request citing Section 8(1)(d) of the RTI Act. What can the NGO do next under the RTI Act?
Accept the denial and drop the request
Appeal to the first appellate authority and argue public interest
File a lawsuit against the public authority
Request the information from the private company directly
Case 2: Priya requested information regarding the selection process of a government job. The information officer informed her that part of the requested information is held by another public authority and transferred the application accordingly. The original public authority also provided partial information within the 30-day period. Is the action of the original public authority in compliance with the RTI Act?
No, they should not transfer the application
Yes, as long as they inform the applicant about the transfer
No, they should provide all the information within 30 days
Yes, but only if the information is deemed non-sensitive
