PGLAW 2014 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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24.

Right To Information In India Is :

A: Fundamental Right
B: Constitutional Right
C: Legal Right
D: Both (A) and (C)

The answer is: C

Explanation

The Right to Information (RTI) in India is a legal right that enables citizens to seek information from public authorities. Therefore, the correct option is (C) Legal Right. The Right to Information Act, 2005 is a law enacted by the Indian Parliament that provides for setting out the practical regime of the right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities. While the RTI Act is not a Fundamental Right or a Constitutional Right, it is considered to be a powerful tool for promoting transparency and accountability in governance.