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Question No. 1
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What does Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act primarily deal with?
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Personal information
B.
Parliamentary proceedings
C.
Budget allocations
D.
National security
Question No. 2
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What does the phrase 'custodian of information' mean in the RTI context?
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Private beneficiary of information
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Owner of information
C.
Temporary guardian of information
D.
Destroyer of information
Question No. 3
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Which word best describes 'unwarranted invasion' in Section 8(1)(j)?
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Legal permission
B.
Public activity
C.
Moral support
D.
Unjustified intrusion
Question No. 4
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The proviso in Section 8(1)(j) links disclosure to which institution?
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Election Commission
B.
Reserve Bank of India
C.
State Legislature
D.
Supreme Court
Question No. 5
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Which two terms under Article 19(1)(2) relate to privacy restrictions?
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Freedom & Sovereignty
B.
Decency & Morality
C.
Security & Liberty
D.
Equality & Justice
Question No. 6
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DPDP Act expanded 'person' to include which of the following?
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Animal rights groups
B.
Foreign nationals exclusively
C.
Company, firm, HUF, State
D.
Only natural human
Question No. 7
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What does 'expansive' mean in the context of DPDP definition of 'person'?
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Narrowly legal
B.
Broad in scope
C.
Unrelated
D.
Highly restrictive
Question No. 8
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Why are Public Information Officers (PIOs) hesitant under DPDP?
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Fear of job transfers
B.
Fear of penalties up to ₹250 crore
C.
Fear of imprisonment
D.
Fear of salary cuts
Question No. 9
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What does the article suggest RTI risks turning into?
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Right to Expression
B.
Right to Deny Information
C.
Right to Compensation
D.
Right to Freedom
Question No. 10
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What does 'tenable' mean as used in 'untenable situation for PIOs'?
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Profitable
B.
Not defensible or unsustainable
C.
Easily managed
D.
Well-supported
Question No. 11
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Which state example highlighted using pension data to curb 'ghost employees'?
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Punjab
B.
Rajasthan
C.
Maharashtra
D.
Kerala
Question No. 12
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What does 'transparency' mean in governance?
A.
Secrecy of decisions
B.
Political loyalty
C.
Private lobbying
D.
Openness and accountability
Question No. 13
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The amendment makes it the 'easy thing to be corrupt' because:
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Officials are directly elected
B.
Information gets hidden as personal
C.
Courts become stronger
D.
Citizens stop voting
Question No. 14
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Which clause still allows disclosure despite exemptions in RTI Act?
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Article 32
B.
Section 10
C.
Section 8(2)
D.
Section 11
Question No. 15
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What does 'apathy' mean in 'apathy of media and citizens'?
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Strong resistance
B.
Great enthusiasm
C.
Excessive discussion
D.
Lack of interest or concern
Question No. 16
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What penalty can be imposed under the DPDP Act for violations?
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₹5 lakh
B.
₹10 crore
C.
₹50 lakh
D.
₹250 crore
Question No. 17
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What does 'regression' mean in the context of democracy?
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Neutral standing
B.
Backward movement
C.
Forward progress
D.
Stable condition
Question No. 18
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What does 'ego takes over' sentiment reflect?
A.
Officials prioritize public interest
B.
Individuals oppose sharing their own information
C.
Citizens unite for reforms
D.
People support free flow of data
Question No. 19
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Which four issues are suggested for citizens to focus on?
A.
Voting rights, Census, Climate change, Foreign policy
B.
Media engagement, Political accountability, Public opinion, Recognition of gravity
C.
Judiciary reforms, GDP growth, Taxation, Police reforms
D.
Finance, Religion, Sports, Education
Question No. 20
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Which case acknowledged privacy as evolving case-to-case?
A.
Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain
B.
Maneka Gandhi vs Union of India
C.
K.S. Puttaswamy vs Union of India
D.
Kesavananda Bharati vs State of Kerala
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