Corruption in public life anti corruption measures lokpal lokayukta and right to information. - One Line Questions
1.
The Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted in which year? —
1988
2.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act was passed in which year? —
2013
3.
Information concerning the life and liberty of a person must be provided within how many hours under RTI? —
48 hours
4.
What is the maximum time limit for a Public Information Officer (PIO) to provide information under RTI? —
30 days
5.
The term of office for the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners (ICs) is: —
5 years or until the age of 65
6.
What is the term of office for the Chairperson and members of the Lokpal? —
6 years or until the age of 70
7.
The establishment of Lokpal and Lokayuktas is aimed at strengthening: —
Accountability in public administration
8.
The RTI Act empowers citizens to seek information from: —
All public authorities
9.
The Lokpal's jurisdiction extends to: —
Central government employees and certain high dignitaries
10.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, was a result of sustained public pressure and demands for: —
An effective anti-corruption ombudsman
11.
The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, was enacted to address the need for: —
An independent body to investigate corruption at higher levels
12.
Which article of the Constitution, though not directly related to anti-corruption bodies, empowers Parliament to make laws? —
Article 246
13.
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the prevention of corruption? —
Article 311
14.
The Chairperson of the Lokpal should be a former: —
Chief Justice of India or a Judge of the Supreme Court
15.
The Lokpal has the power to confiscate the proceeds of corruption, but the final order of confiscation needs to be passed by a: —
Competent Court
16.
The RTI Act provides for penalties for the obstruction of information by a Public Information Officer. This is a measure to ensure: —
Compliance with the Act
17.
Which of the following is a key feature of the anti-corruption measures? —
Establishing independent anti-corruption bodies
18.
The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and how many other members? —
Six
19.
The RTI Act aims to promote: —
Good governance
20.
A Lokayukta is typically appointed by the: —
Governor on the recommendation of the Chief Minister and Chief Justice
21.
The Lokpal can investigate allegations of corruption against the Prime Minister, but such investigations must be conducted in accordance with: —
Guidelines prescribed by the Lokpal
22.
Which of the following types of information is generally EXEMPTED from disclosure under the RTI Act? —
Information that would endanger the life or physical safety of any person
23.
The Lokayukta institution is primarily responsible for: —
Investigating corruption complaints against state government officials
24.
The Lokpal has the power to order a preliminary inquiry and investigation through which agency? —
Its own investigation wing or by the CBI
25.
Who is considered the 'father of the Lokpal movement' in India? —
Jayaprakash Narayan
26.
Which institution was established following the recommendations of the First Administrative Reforms Commission (1966-69) to combat corruption? —
Lokpal
27.
The concept of Lokayukta was first introduced in which Indian state? —
Maharashtra
28.
Lokayukta is a statutory body established at which level? —
State
29.
The Right to Information Act came into force on: —
October 2, 2005
30.
The Lokpal can investigate complaints against public servants even if they have ceased to hold office if the complaint is made within how many years of ceasing office? —
Three years
31.
Who appoints the Chairperson and members of the Central Information Commission? —
President of India on the recommendation of a committee
32.
Which of the following categories of public servants are NOT covered under the Lokpal's jurisdiction? —
Judges of the Supreme Court
33.
The Lokpal has the power to: —
Prosecute the accused
34.
Which of the following is NOT a ground for seeking information under the RTI Act? —
Personal grievance
35.
Under the RTI Act, 'Information' includes: —
Records, documents, memos, emails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models
36.
Which Act provides for the Right to Information in India? —
Right to Information Act, 2005
37.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) is constituted under which Act? —
Right to Information Act, 2005
38.
What is the penalty for the first instance of refusal to receive an application for information or malafidely denying information under RTI? —
Rs. 250 per day, up to Rs. 25,000
39.
Which section of the RTI Act, 2005, defines 'Public Authority'? —
Section 2(h)
40.
If information is denied under Section 8(1)(a) of the RTI Act, it implies denial on grounds of: —
Sovereignty and integrity of India, security of the State, etc.
41.
The Lokayukta is essentially an ombudsman for: —
State administration
42.
The State Information Commission is constituted by the: —
State Government
43.
The Lokpal has powers similar to a civil court regarding: —
Summoning witnesses and enforcing attendance
44.
Who is the appellate authority if a PIO denies information under RTI? —
The next higher officer
45.
What is the role of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in relation to corruption? —
To inquire into offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act
46.
What is the primary objective of the Lokpal institution? —
To investigate corruption charges against public servants
47.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the Lokpal? —
To recommend impeachment of judges
48.
Which of the following is a key principle of the Right to Information Act? —
Transparency and accountability
49.
The concept of 'public servant' under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is: —
Very broad and includes many categories
50.
The 'Public Interest Disclosure and Protection of Informers Resolution' (PIDPI) was introduced to protect: —
Whistleblowers