BPAE-141 · June 2025 · English

IGNOU BPAE-141 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

RIGHT TO INFORMATION

Structured previous year question paper for BPAE-141, June 2025 session.

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

Verified: 22 Aug 2026

BACHELOR OF ARTS (GENERAL)

(BAG/BAPAH)

Term-End Examination

June, 2025

BPAE-141 : RIGHT TO INFORMATION

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note: Answer any five questions in about

400 words by selecting at least two

questions from each Section. All questions

carry equal marks.

Section—I

Q1.Provide a conceptual analysis of Right to Information.

Q2.Describe the powers and functions of State Information Commission.

Q3.Examine the constraints in the functioning of Information Commission.

Q4.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Exemption clauses under the RTI Act 10

(b) Appellate jurisdiction of Central Information Commission

Section—II

Q5.“There are a number of factors that hamper the implementation of the RTI Act 2005.” Examine.

Q6.Explain the importance of RTI Act for media.

Q7.Bring out the challenges in the planning and execution of social audit.

Q8.Write short notes on the following in about

(a) Initiatives for generation of public awareness on RTI 10

(b) Initiatives by the government in the implementation of the RTI Act