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Examine the following statements regarding the ‘Right to Information’ (RTI Act, 2005) and its…
Examine the following statements regarding the 'Right to Information' (RTI Act, 2005) and its limitations:
1. AOnly 2, 3 and 4
2. BOnly 1 and 3
3. COnly 1, 2 and 4
4. D1, 2, 3 and 4
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A
An applicant need not state any reason for seeking information under the RTI Act, so statement 1 is wrong. Information concerning a person's life or liberty must be supplied within 48 hours, matters affecting sovereignty, integrity and strategic interests can be refused, and the Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee headed by the Prime Minister, so statements 2, 3 and 4 are correct.
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