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State Information Commission — UPSC Prelims Practice Quiz

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RTI Appeals at the State Level: The State Information Commission's Role and Adjudicatory Powers•medium•16 questions•~12 min

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Question 01

easy

The State Information Commission is established under which legislative instrument?

Question 02

easy

Who appoints the State Chief Information Commissioner?

Question 03

medium

Which of the following correctly describes the composition of the recommendation committee for appointing State Information Commissioners?

Question 04

hard

Consider the following statements about the tenure of State Information Commissioners: 1. They hold office for five years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier. 2. They are eligible for reappointment to the same post once. 3. A State Information Commissioner promoted to State Chief Information Commissioner cannot hold combined office for more than five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 05

medium

The salary of the State Chief Information Commissioner is benchmarked against which of the following?

Question 06

medium

Which authority benchmark determines the salary of a State Information Commissioner (not the Chief)?

Question 07

hard

On which of the following grounds can the Governor remove a State Information Commissioner WITHOUT referring the matter to the Supreme Court?

Question 08

medium

When the Governor seeks to remove a State Chief Information Commissioner on the ground of proved misbehaviour, which body must be consulted before the removal can take effect?

Question 09

medium

During an inquiry by the State Information Commission, which of the following is true regarding access to public records?

Question 10

medium

The State Information Commission possesses the powers of a civil court for which of the following purposes?

Question 11

medium

Which of the following actions can the State Information Commission take to secure compliance from a public authority?

Question 12

easy

What is the maximum financial penalty the State Information Commission can impose on a Public Information Officer for non-compliance?

Question 13

easy

The annual report prepared by the State Information Commission on RTI implementation is submitted to which authority, and where is it subsequently placed?

Question 14

hard

Consider the following statements about the eligibility conditions for appointment to the State Information Commission: 1. A sitting Member of the State Legislature is ineligible for appointment. 2. A retired judge of the High Court is automatically eligible. 3. The person must not be carrying on any profession or business. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Question 15

medium

The suo motu power of the State Information Commission allows it to:

Question 16

medium

If the formally recognized Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly is not present, who fills that role in the appointment recommendation committee for the State Information Commission?

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