Model Question Paper for IPO Examination ( RTI Act) Paper III

1 When did the RTI act enacted 2005

2. What are the basic objects of RTI act ? To empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government

3 Which is the Central body for to coordinate the RTI Act? Central Information Commission

4 Which is the state which is not cover under RTI act ? Jammu and Kashmir.

5 where is the Headquarter of Central information Commission ? Delhi.

6 Who is the head of Central information commission ? The Chief Information Commissioner

7 The tenure of Chief information commissioner Five year

8 The state information commission is headed by ------------- State Chief Information Commissioner

9 when did the RTI act passed by Indian Parliament ? This law was passed by Parliament on 15 June 2005 and came fully into force on 13 October 2005

10 what specify the RTI Act?: Request any information (as defined). obtain copies of documents. inspect documents, works and records and take certified samples of materials of work.

11 All authorities covered must appoint their ---------------- Public Information Officer (PIO)

12 Every public authority is required to designate ---------- to receive RTI requests and appeals for forwarding to the PIOs of their public authority. Assistant Public Information Officers (APIOs)

13 What is the designation of officer who have supplied information against RTI application Public Information Officers

14 Can the PIO refuse to give me information A PIO can refuse information on certain subjects. (confidence from foreign governments, information prejudicial to security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the country)

15 Certain "post offices" have been designated as APIOs to submit RTI Application The above said statement is True View the list of Post Office

16 The fee for remit along with RTI application Rs 10 /-

17 Who have right to impose penalty over concerned PIO officer who refused to accept RTI application ? The information Officer ( Penalty of Rs 25000/-)

18 Is there any prescribed performa for RTI application ? No

19 If an applicant is not supplied information within the prescribed time of thirty days or 48 hours then what will be done by applicant Appeal to the first appellate authority who is an officer senior in rank to the CPIO.

20 What is the time limit for getting information from the appellate authority? 30 days

21 If the appellate of authority failed to give nformation against RTI application then where will submit the second appeal Central Information Commission

21 What does a "public authority" mean in RTI act Authority or body or institution of self-government established or constituted

22 The Central Intelligence and Security agencies are excluded from RTI act The above said statement is True

23 The Central Information Commission Oath of Office will be administered by --------- The President of India

24 Who is headed the appointing authority of State Chief Information Commissioner/State Information Commissioners? Chief Minister

25 What are the penalty provisions in respect of RTI act ? PIO will be liable for fine of Rs. 250 per day, up to a maximum of Rs. 25,000/-

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