1. When was the Central Information Commission (CIC) established?
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A) 2000
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B) 2005
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C) 2010
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D) 2015
Answer: B) 2005
2. What is the primary objective of the CIC?
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A) Ensuring national security
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B) Promoting transparency and accountability
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C) Enforcing tax regulations
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D) Regulating environmental policies
Answer: B) Promoting transparency and accountability
3. Over which level of government bodies does the CIC have jurisdiction?
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A) Local authorities
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B) State government bodies
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C) Central government bodies
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D) International organizations
Answer: C) Central government bodies
4. How is the Chief Information Commissioner appointed?
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A) By popular vote
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B) By the Prime Minister
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C) By the President of India,through legal provision
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D) By the Supreme Court
Answer: C) By the President of India ,through legal provision
5. What is the role of the CIC in adjudicating on complaints and appeals?
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A) Enforcing traffic regulations
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B) Adjudicating on decisions of public authorities under the RTI Act
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C) Monitoring environmental conservation
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D) Implementing tax policies
Answer: B) Adjudicating on decisions of public authorities under the RTI Act
6. Which law provides the legal framework for the establishment and functioning of the CIC?
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A) Right to Education Act, 2005
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B) Right to Information Act, 2005
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C) Indian Penal Code, 1860
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D) Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Answer: B) Right to Information Act, 2005
7. How does the CIC contribute to promoting transparency?
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A) By enforcing strict secrecy laws
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B) By limiting access to information
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C) By ensuring citizens have access to information held by public authorities
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D) By restricting information dissemination
Answer: C) By ensuring citizens have access to information held by public authorities
8. Where do individuals file appeals and complaints if dissatisfied with state-level public authorities?
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A) CIC
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B) State Information Commissions
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C) Supreme Court
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D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B) State Information Commissions
9. What is included in the annual report submitted by the CIC?
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A) Number of tourists visiting India
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B) Activities of the Prime Minister
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C) Number and nature of appeals and complaints handled
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D) List of government employees
Answer: C) Number and nature of appeals and complaints handled
10. What challenges does the CIC face according to the information provided?
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A) Overregulation
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B) Excessive transparency
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C) Timely disposal of increasing appeals
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D) Lack of public awareness
Answer: C) Timely disposal of increasing appeals
11. What does the CIC collaborate on with State Information Commissions?
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A) Space exploration
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B) Climate change policies
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C) Addressing issues spanning central and state jurisdictions
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D) Sports events
Answer: C) Addressing issues spanning central and state jurisdictions
12. According to the RTI Act, which section provides for the establishment of the State Information Commission (SIC) in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Section 10
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B) Section 15
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C) Section 20
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D) Section 25
Answer: B) Section 15
13. How many Information Commissioners can be appointed to the State Information Commission in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Up to 5
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B) Up to 8
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C) Up to 10
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D) Up to 15
Answer: C) Up to 10
14. Who appoints the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Prime Minister
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B) Chief Justice of India
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C) Governor of the state
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D) President of India
Answer: C) Governor of the state
15. What is the term of office for the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) 2 years
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B) 4 years
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C) 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
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D) 10 years
Answer: C) 5 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier
16. Over which entities does the State Information Commission in Madhya Pradesh have jurisdiction?
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A) Local authorities
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B) Central government bodies
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C) State-level public authorities
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D) International organizations
Answer: C) State-level public authorities
17. What is a key function of the State Information Commission in Madhya Pradesh?
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A) Enforcing tax regulations
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B) Adjudicating on appeals and complaints related to the RTI Act
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C) Managing public transportation
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D) Regulating environmental policies
Answer: B) Adjudicating on appeals and complaints related to the RTI Act
18. Individuals dissatisfied with decisions at the state level can file appeals with which commission?
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A) Central Information Commission
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B) Supreme Court of India
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C) State Information Commission
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D) National Green Tribunal
Answer: C) State Information Commission
19. What power does the State Information Commission have in dealing with non-compliance by public officials under the RTI Act?
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A) Warning letters
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B) Dismissal from service
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C) Imposing penalties
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D) Providing financial incentives
Answer: C) Imposing penalties
20. Besides adjudicating on appeals, what is another important power of the State Information Commission?
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A) Issuing arrest warrants
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B) Proactive disclosure of information
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C) Conducting criminal investigations
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D) Managing public infrastructure projects
Answer: B) Proactive disclosure of information
21. What report is the State Information Commission required to submit annually?
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A) Financial audit report
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B) Citizen satisfaction survey
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C) Annual report to the state government
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D) Environmental impact assessment
Answer: C) Annual report to the state government
22. In addition to adjudicating appeals, what activity might the State Information Commission undertake to raise awareness about the RTI Act?
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A) Hosting cultural events
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B) Conducting training programs
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C) Managing sports competitions
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D) Organizing environmental campaigns
Answer: B) Conducting training programs
23. What is a potential challenge mentioned in the context of the State Information Commission?
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A) Excessive transparency
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B) Lack of public awareness
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C) Timely disposal of appeals and complaints
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D) Limited access to information
Answer: C) Timely disposal of appeals and complaints