Right to information quiz-answers

WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having

solemnly resolved…

…to secure to all its citizens LIBERTY of 

thought, expression… 

…adopt, enact and give to ourselves this

 Constitution

          – Preamble to the

                         Constitution of India

Quiz Report

Chapter 1 Introduction Completed
Quiz Question 1	Enactment of the `RTI Act, 2005` provides for
Your Answer	C. Both a and b.
Correct Answer	C. Both a and b.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 2	FoI / RTI laws are also referred to as:
Your Answer	B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"
Correct Answer	B. "open-government laws" and "sunshine laws"
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 3	RTI is closely aligned with the `Fundamental Right` in the `Constitution of India` of
Your Answer	B. Right to Freedom (of Speech and Expression)`
Correct Answer	B. Right to Freedom (of Speech and Expression)`
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 4	Which organisation is known to have taken up the first grassroots initiative for people`s RTI?
Your Answer	C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)
Correct Answer	C. Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sanghatan` (MKSS)
Reason	Correct
Chapter 2 Preamble and Defination Completed
Quiz Question 5	Applications for information - under the `RTI Act, 2005` - can also be submitted to completely privately owned organisations.
Your Answer	A. False.
Correct Answer	A. False.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 6	Appropriate Government and Competent Authority as envisaged under the `RTI Act, 2005`
Your Answer	D. are not the same.
Correct Answer	D. are not the same.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 7	Right to information is available under the `Right to Information Act, 2005`
Your Answer	D. to all Indian citizens.
Correct Answer	D. to all Indian citizens.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 8	The Act requires the designation within a `Public Authority` of
Your Answer	D. All the above
Correct Answer	D. All the above
Reason	Correct
Chapter 3 Public Authority Completed
Quiz Question 9	It is NOT required for a Public Authority (PA) to: i) Designate adequate number of PIOs & APIOs and FAAs with appropriate seniority. ii) Computerise such records as are appropriate to be computerised (within a reasonable time, subject to availability of resources). iii) Make information available in the local language and in a cost effective manner. iv) Publish proactive disclosure-related information on the Internet.
Your Answer	D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.
Correct Answer	D. Neither. A PA is required to do all the above.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 10	The `RTI Act, 2005` stipulates that a Public Authority should transfer an RTI application or a part thereof to another Public Authority if the application or a part of it pertains to information
Your Answer	C. Both a. and b.
Correct Answer	C. Both a. and b.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 11	Under `RTI Act, 2005`, what was the deadline for all Public Authorities to, suo motu, publish information?
Your Answer	C. 12th October, 2005.
Correct Answer	C. 12th October, 2005.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 12	What is the requirement under `RTI Act, 2005` regarding updating the publications under S. 4(1)(b)?
Your Answer	D. Updation of the information so published has to be done every year.
Correct Answer	D. Updation of the information so published has to be done every year.
Reason	Correct
Chapter 4 Exemptions Completed
Quiz Question 13	If a PIO reasonably severs non-exempted portions of a record from exempted portions, and partially provides information to an applicant, he / she has to i) give the name and designation of the person giving the decision. ii) reasons for the decision. iii) details of fees the applicant may have to pay. iv) applicants rights for a review of the decision.
Your Answer	B. All i), ii), iii) & iv) are true.
Correct Answer	B. All i), ii), iii) & iv) are true.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 14	PIO should disclose information exempted in S. 8(1) if public interest in disclosure outweighs the harm to the protected interests.
Your Answer	B. Yes.
Correct Answer	B. Yes.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 15	The `RTI Act, 2005` says that personal information may be disclosed if i) its disclosure has no relationship to any public activity or interest. ii) it does not cause unwarranted invasion of privacy. iii) the PIO or the appellate authority concerned is satisfied that the larger public interest justifies the disclosure of such information...
Your Answer	D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.
Correct Answer	D. All i), ii) & iii) are true.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 16	The Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005 lists
Your Answer	A. Certain intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are excluded from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.
Correct Answer	A. Certain intelligence and security organisations established by the Central Government that are excluded from the purview of the `RTI Act, 2005`.
Reason	Correct
Chapter 5 Process Completed
Quiz Question 17	An RTI application can be sent
Your Answer	D. Through any of these means.
Correct Answer	D. Through any of these means.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 18	"Deemed refusal" under the `RTI Act, 2005` is
Your Answer	A. A failure on a PIO`s part to provide information within the specified time limits.
Correct Answer	A. A failure on a PIO`s part to provide information within the specified time limits.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 19	What is the time limit for a `Public Information Officer` for providing requested information concerning the life and liberty of a person?
Your Answer	C. It has to be provided within 48 hours.
Correct Answer	C. It has to be provided within 48 hours.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 20	Which of the following statements about further fees to be charged under the `RTI Act, 2005` are true? i) The fees to be charged should be reasonable. ii) Details of such fees should be provided alongwith the caluclations of the fees to be paid. iii) An applicant has the right to appeal the further fees charged and should be provided all information about this. iv) It is up to the applicant whether to pay fees or not, but information has to be provided in any case. v) Information provided after the specified time limits should be provided free of cost.
Your Answer	A. All i), ii), iii) iv) & v) are true.
Correct Answer	C. Only i), ii), iii) & v) are true.
Reason	Incorrect. The answer is c. - Only i), ii), iii) & v) are true.
Chapter 6 Appeal Completed
Quiz Question 21	(Second) Appeals on information pertaining to a person`s life and liberty should be decided by Information Commissions within
Your Answer	D. No such time limit has been specified.
Correct Answer	D. No such time limit has been specified.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 22	The First Appellate Authority has the discretion to admit appeals preferred by a third party after 30 days
Your Answer	B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.
Correct Answer	B. There is no such discretion available to the First Appellate Authority.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 23	The time limit specified in the `RTI Act, 2005` for the Central / State Information Commissions to decide on (second) appeals is
Your Answer	C. No such time limit has been specified.
Correct Answer	C. No such time limit has been specified.
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 24	Would the action in good faith provision be applicable if a PIO unknowingly discloses exempted information.
Your Answer	A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.
Correct Answer	A. Yes. It applies to any action of any official under the `RTI Act` or any rule thereunder.
Reason	Correct
Chapter 7 Complaint Completed
Quiz Question 25	A Public Information Officer will be liable to be imposed a monetary penalty for i) refusal to receive an information application. ii) not providing information within specified time limits. iii) destroying information.
Your Answer	A. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	A. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 26	The grounds for a complaint could be i) being asked to pay an unreasonablevamount of fee. ii) being given incomplete or false information. iii) any matter relating to requesting or obtaining access to records.
Your Answer	A. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	A. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 27	Which of the following are true about an inquiry carried out by an Information Commission? i) It may examine any record to which the `RTI Act, 2005` applies. ii) No such record can be witheld from it (irrespective of any provision of any Act passed by the Parliament or the State Legislature). iii) IC has the powers of a Civil Court trying a suit under the Code of Civil Procedure.
Your Answer	D. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	D. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct
Quiz Question 28	While inquiring into a complaint, Information Commissions have the power to i) summon and enforce attendance of persons. ii) compel them to give evidence on oath and produce documents or things. iii) Require discovery and inspection of documents.
Your Answer	C. All i), ii) & iii).
Correct Answer	C. All i), ii) & iii).
Reason	Correct

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