Q31. On which date was the Rajasthan Information Commission (RIC) officially constituted via a state gazette notification?
Statutory Accountability Bodies: RAS Prelims MCQs
78 RAS Prelims MCQs on statutory accountability bodies in Rajasthan cover the Rajasthan Public Service Commission, the State Election Commission, the Rajasthan Information Commission and the State Women Commission. They ask about the constitutional provisions, appointment, removal, powers and penalties of each body, so learn who appoints, who removes and to whom each reports.
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Q32. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Information Commission:
I. It is a statutory body, not a constitutional body.
II. It was established under Section 15 of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
III. It acts as the final appellate authority for information requests at the state level.
Which of the above statements are correct?
I. It is a statutory body, not a constitutional body.
II. It was established under Section 15 of the Right to Information Act, 2005.
III. It acts as the final appellate authority for information requests at the state level.
Which of the above statements are correct?
Explanation
The Rajasthan Information Commission is a statutory body, meaning it was created by an Act of Parliament rather than the Constitution. It was established under Section 15 of the RTI Act, 2005. Its primary role is to serve as the second and final appellate authority for those who have been denied information by public authorities within the state of Rajasthan, ensuring transparency.
Q33. Which of the following pairs concerning the chapters/sections of the RTI Act, 2005 related to State Information Commissions is incorrectly matched?
Explanation
Sections 15, 16, and 17 of the RTI Act detail the constitution, tenure, and removal of Information Commissioners. Section 18 actually defines the powers and functions of the Information Commission, particularly regarding its ability to receive and inquire into complaints. The power of the State Government to make rules is covered under a different section, specifically Section 27 of the Right to Information Act.
Q34. Who was appointed as the first Chief Information Commissioner of Rajasthan?
Explanation
M.D. Kaurani, a retired senior administrative officer, was appointed as the first Chief Information Commissioner of Rajasthan after the commission’s inception in 2006. His leadership was crucial in setting up the administrative framework of the commission and establishing the procedures for hearing appeals and complaints, thereby laying the foundation for the transparency regime in the state’s public administration.
Q35. Consider the following powers granted to the State Information Commission under the RTI Act, 2005:
I. Power to order a public authority to compensate the complainant.
II. Power to impose a penalty on the State Public Information Officer.
III. Power to recommend disciplinary action against the State Public Information Officer.
IV. Power to amend the provisions of the RTI Act if deemed necessary for state implementation.
Which of the above combination of statements correctly identifies the powers of the RIC?
I. Power to order a public authority to compensate the complainant.
II. Power to impose a penalty on the State Public Information Officer.
III. Power to recommend disciplinary action against the State Public Information Officer.
IV. Power to amend the provisions of the RTI Act if deemed necessary for state implementation.
Which of the above combination of statements correctly identifies the powers of the RIC?
Explanation
The State Information Commission has significant enforcement powers. It can impose penalties on officials for unjustified delays and recommend disciplinary action. It also has the authority to order public authorities to compensate citizens for any loss suffered due to the denial of information. However, the commission is a statutory creation and does not have the power to amend the provisions of the RTI Act.
Q36. Which of the following is not a member of the statutory committee that recommends the appointment of the State Chief Information Commissioner to the Governor?
Explanation
The committee that recommends the State Chief Information Commissioner has the Chief Minister, the Leader of Opposition and a Cabinet Minister. The Chief Justice of the High Court is not a member of it.
Q37. Match List-I (Authority/Role in RIC) with List- II (Function under RTI Act):
Select the correct code:
| Authority/Role in RIC | Function under RTI Act |
|---|---|
| A. Governor | i. Conducts inquiry into allegations of misbehavior for removal |
| B. Appointment Committee (CM, LoP, Cabinet Minister) | ii. Recommends candidates for appointment |
| C. Supreme Court | iii. Acts as the second appellate authority |
| D. State Information Commission | iv. Formally appoints the Commissioners |
Explanation
The Governor appoints the Commissioners, the committee of the Chief Minister, the Leader of Opposition and a Cabinet Minister recommends them, the Supreme Court inquires into misbehaviour for removal and the State Information Commission is the second appellate authority. This gives A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii.
Q38. Consider the following statements regarding the tenure of Information Commissioners after the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019:
Statement I: The tenure of the State Chief Information Commissioner is now strictly fixed at 5 years.
Statement II: The term of office is now prescribed by the Central Government, which has notified it as 3 years.
Identify the correct option:
Statement I: The tenure of the State Chief Information Commissioner is now strictly fixed at 5 years.
Statement II: The term of office is now prescribed by the Central Government, which has notified it as 3 years.
Identify the correct option:
Explanation
After the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019, the term of office is fixed by the Central Government, so Statement II is correct. The term is no longer a fixed five years, so Statement I is incorrect.
Q39. Consider the following fields of knowledge/ experience:
I. Law
II. Science and Technology
III. Social Service
IV. Management
V. Journalism and Mass Media According to the RTI Act, 2005, persons of eminence in which of the above fields are eligible to be appointed as Information Commissioners?
I. Law
II. Science and Technology
III. Social Service
IV. Management
V. Journalism and Mass Media According to the RTI Act, 2005, persons of eminence in which of the above fields are eligible to be appointed as Information Commissioners?
Explanation
The RTI Act, 2005 allows persons of eminence in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism and mass media, and other fields to be appointed as Information Commissioners.
Q40. What is the prescribed time limit for filing a second appeal to the State Information Commission against the decision of a First Appellate Authority?
Explanation
A second appeal to the State Information Commission must be filed within 90 days of the decision of the First Appellate Authority.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 31 | (b) 18 April 2006 |
| 32 | (d) I, II and III |
| 33 | (d) Section 18 - Power to make rules by the State Government. |
| 34 | (b) M.D. Kaurani |
| 35 | (c) I, II and III only |
| 36 | (d) The Chief Justice of the State High Court |
| 37 | (a) A-iv, B-ii, C-i, D-iii |
| 38 | (b) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct |
| 39 | (d) I, II, III, IV and V |
| 40 | (d) 90 days |
Key facts from Statutory Accountability Bodies
- The Rajasthan Public Service Commission Ordinance came into effect on 20 August 1949.
- The President removes the Chairman or a member of the RPSC, after an inquiry by the Supreme Court on a reference.
- Article 243K provides for the State Election Commission, which conducts Panchayati Raj elections; the Rajasthan SEC was constituted in July 1994 and its Commissioner is appointed by the Governor.
- A second appeal to the Information Commission must be made within 90 days; the penalty on an officer is Rs 250 per day, up to Rs 25,000.
- The burden of proving a denial of information rests on the Public Information Officer.
- The Rajasthan State Women Commission has a Chairperson, three non-official members and a Member-Secretary.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Statutory Accountability Bodies?
This page has 78 practice MCQs on Statutory Accountability Bodies (Rajasthan Polity and Administration). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
When was the Rajasthan Public Service Commission set up?
The Rajasthan Public Service Commission Ordinance, 1949 came into effect on 20 August 1949. The Commission is a constitutional body under Part XIV, and its Chairman and members can be removed only by the President.
Who appoints the State Election Commissioner of Rajasthan?
The Governor, under Article 243K. The State Election Commission was constituted in July 1994 and is responsible for the superintendence, direction and control of elections to Panchayats and Municipalities.
What is the maximum penalty under the RTI Act on an officer?
Rs 250 for each day of delay in providing information, up to a maximum of Rs 25,000. The Information Commission imposes it, and the Public Information Officer must prove that a refusal was justified.