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IGNOU BPAE-141 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper

RIGHT TO INFORMATION

Structured previous year question paper for BPAE-141, June 2022 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8 · Sections: 2

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG)

Term-End Examination

June, 2022

BPAE-141 : RIGHT TO INFORMATION

Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Answer any five questions in about 400 words

each, by selecting at least two questions from each

section. All questions carry equal marks.

SECTION I

Q1.What are the powers and functions of the Central Information Commission ?

Q2.Discuss the terms and conditions of service of the members of State Information Commission and highlight the changes brought by the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019.

Q3.“There is an urgent need to improve the proactive disclosure of information for administrative transparency and accountability.” Examine.

Q4.What are the major expectations from the public authorities in implementation of the RTI Act ?

SECTION II

Q5.Examine the role of media in promoting the Right to Information.

Q6.Discuss the significance of the Right to Information for governance.

Q7.Explain the process and significant steps in conducting Social Audit.

Q8.Write short notes in about 200 words on each of the following : 10+10

(a) Role of Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan in evolution of Right to Information

(b) Jan Sunwai and Social Audit