Model Question 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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