The Constitution of India has no direct provision expressly conferring right to information to the c...........

Right to Information Act MCQ practise

The Constitution of India has no direct provision expressly conferring right to information to the citizens. However, the Supreme Court has been stating since 1975 that the right to information is an intrinsic part of the right to freedom of speech and expression and right to life and

personal liberty guaranteed by the Constitution of India.In India, various laws and rules restrict the disclosure of official information to the people and thus favour secrecy in administration. They are given below.

1. Official Secrets Act 1923

2. Indian Evidence Act 1872

3. Commission of enquiry Act 1952

4. All India Services Rules 1954

Which of the above Acts is/are true?

1,2 and 3 Only

2,3 and 4 Only

1 and 3 Only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Along with the above acts, two another laws and rules restrict the disclosure of official information to the people and thus favour secrecy in administration. They are Central Civil Services (conduct) Rules, 1955 and Railway Services (conduct) rules, 1956. Recognising the need for setting out a practical regime for securing of information by citizens from the public authorities, and to promote transparency and accountability in the working of all public authorities, the Parliament enacted the Right to Information Act 2005.