Unit X · Topic 10Open Government and Right to Information - USA, UK and India – Previous Year Questions

Section 8(1) of the RTI Act provides how many exemptions from the disclosure of information?

1. (a)7
2. (b)8
3. (c)9
4. (d)10✓

The right to information Act, 2005 explains the meaning of information under

1. (a)Section 2(e)
2. (b)Section 2(f)✓
3. (c)Section 2(g)
4. (d)Section 2(h)

Regarding Freedom of Information or right to information which among the following countries have passed an enactment?

1. (a)India only
2. (b)India and UK only
3. (c)India, USA and UK only✓
4. (d)USA and UK only

What is the U.S. equivalent legislation to the Indian Right to Information Act, 2005?

1. (a)Freedom of Information Act, 1966
2. (b)Freedom of Information Act, 1954
3. (c)Freedom of Information Act, 1924
4. (d)Freedom of Information Act, 1967✓