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Question

Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. The abolition of the Official Secrets Act, 1923 was recommended by the Second Administrative Reforms Commission
2. The Right to Information Act was enacted in 2005
Select the answer using the code given below :

The correct answer is
Both 1 and 2

Analysis of Statements on RTI Act and Official Secrets Act

The question asks to identify the correct statements regarding the Official Secrets Act and the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

Statement 1: Second ARC and Official Secrets Act

  • The Second Administrative Reforms Commission (ARC), chaired by Veerappa Moily, examined various aspects of public administration.
  • In its reports, specifically the Fourth Report titled 'Public Interface', the Second ARC recommended the repeal of the Official Secrets Act, 1923.
  • It suggested enacting a new law to promote transparency, aligning with the principles of access to information.
  • Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.

Statement 2: RTI Act Enactment Year

  • The Right to Information Act is a significant piece of legislation in India.
  • This landmark Act was passed by the Parliament in 2005.
  • It received Presidential assent on June 15, 2005, and came into force on October 12, 2005.
  • Therefore, Statement 2 is correct.

Conclusion

Since both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct, the option indicating 'Both 1 and 2' is the right choice.

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Important Questions from Important Bills/Acts

  1. Match List I with List II :

    List IList II
    a. 26td Constitutional Amendment  
    b. 52nd Constitutional Amendment
    c. 86td Constitutional Amendment
    d. 103rd Constitutional Amendment   
    i. Reservation for EWS
    ii. Education as fundamental right   
    iii. Abolition of Privy Purse
    iv. Anti defection law 

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  2. The Tenth Schedule to the Constitution of India relates to:
  3. The amending power of the Parliament is set forth in which one of the following Articles of the Constitution of India?
  4. Who, among the following Presidents of India, sent back the Post Office (Amendment) Bill, 1986 for the reconsideration of the Parliament?
  5. The Judgment of the Supreme Court in Peoples' Union for Civil Liberties v. Union of India 2004 is related to which of the following?
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