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Central Information Commission — UPSC Prelims Practice Quiz

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Enforcing the Right to Know: The Central Information Commission and RTI Appeal Mechanism•medium•18 questions•~12 min

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Question 01

easy

The Central Information Commission derives its legal authority from which of the following?

Question 02

easy

Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner of India?

Question 03

easy

The recommendation committee for appointment to the Central Information Commission is chaired by which of the following?

Question 04

easy

What is the maximum number of Information Commissioners (excluding the Chief Information Commissioner) that the Central Information Commission can have?

Question 05

medium

Which of the following correctly describes the tenure conditions for the Chief Information Commissioner?

Question 06

hard

An Information Commissioner who has already served as an Information Commissioner for three years is appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner. What is the maximum additional period they can serve as CIC?

Question 07

medium

The salary and allowances of the Chief Information Commissioner are equivalent to those of which constitutional authority?

Question 08

medium

For removal of the Chief Information Commissioner on grounds of proved misbehaviour, which procedure must be followed?

Question 09

hard

Which of the following grounds allows the President to remove an Information Commissioner WITHOUT a Supreme Court inquiry?

Question 10

medium

The Central Information Commission has the powers of a civil court during inquiry proceedings. Which of the following actions falls within these civil court powers?

Question 11

medium

Consider the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission's power to access records during an inquiry: 1. The Commission may examine any record under the control of a public authority. 2. Certain sensitive records related to national security may be withheld from the Commission. Which of the statements is/are correct?

Question 12

medium

What is the maximum financial penalty the Central Information Commission can impose on a Public Information Officer for non-compliance under the RTI Act?

Question 13

medium

The Annual Report of the Central Information Commission on the implementation of the RTI Act is submitted to which authority, and how is it subsequently placed before the legislature?

Question 14

medium

Under which Ministry does the Central Information Commission administratively fall?

Question 15

hard

Which of the following is NOT among the eligibility fields specified for appointment as an Information Commissioner?

Question 16

easy

The Central Information Commission can initiate an inquiry on its own without receiving a formal complaint. This power is best described as:

Question 17

easy

Consider the following scenario: An applicant submits a complaint to the CIC stating that the Public Information Officer charged excessively high fees for providing information. Is this a valid ground for the Commission to entertain the complaint?

Question 18

hard

Which of the following correctly pairs a national body with its parent ministry? 1. National Human Rights Commission — Ministry of Home Affairs 2. National Commission for STs — Ministry of Tribal Affairs 3. Zonal Councils — Ministry of Finance Select the correct option:

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