How many of the following describe objectives or features of the Right to Information Act, 2005? a. to…
All four statements describe objectives or features of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Act empowers citizens by giving them a right of access to information held by…
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How many of the following describe objectives or features of the Right to Information Act, 2005?
a. to empower citizens
b. to promote transparency and accountability
c. to contain corruption
d. not to disclose information which is harmful to sovereignty and integrity of India
Answer and explanation
Correct answer D
All four statements describe objectives or features of the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Act empowers citizens by giving them a right of access to information held by public authorities, and its preamble links an informed citizenry and transparency of information to containing corruption and holding governments and their instrumentalities accountable. Section 8(1)(a) exempts from disclosure information whose disclosure would prejudicially affect the sovereignty and integrity of India.
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