Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
UGC NET January 2025 Political Science
Passage
James Madison gave eloquent expression to the urgent need for popular information in a democracy. Sweden adopted the Freedom of the Press Act in 1766 and the United States passed the Freedom of Information Act in 1966. In France, freedom of information and the accountability of public servants are an integral part of constitutional rights. The freedom of information law in Japan came into effect in 2001. In Germany the federal government passed a freedom of information law in 2005, and six Bundeslander (provincial governments) also have their own laws on the subject. The Supreme Court of India, in the State of Uttar Pradesh vs. Raj Narain case, observed that the right to information is implied in the right to freedom of speech. In 2005 the Right to Information Act was passed in India to give citizens secure access to information held by public authorities, promoting transparency and accountability.
As per the passage, in which year did India pass the Right to Information Act?
A2000
B2005 ✓ Correct
C2010
D2015
Correct answer: (B) 2005 — According to the passage, India passed the Right to Information Act in 2005, so that is the answer.
Explanation
★According to the passage, India passed the Right to Information Act in 2005, so that is the answer.
★The Act gives citizens secure access to information held by public authorities.
★It aims to promote transparency and accountability in government.
★It helps reduce corruption by opening up official records.
★The years 2000, 2010 and 2015 do not match the passage.
★The law was a major step toward open and responsive government.
★So 2005 is the correct year stated in the passage.
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