The right to information Act 2005, will bring transparency

Assertion (A): The right to information Act 2005, will bring transparency in governance.

Reason (R): Now every Indian citizen has access to the governmental information.

(A) Both (A) and (R) are true

(B) Both (A) and and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation

(C) (A) is true, but (R) is false

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Correct Ans: (A)

Explanation:

Assertion (A): The Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, has been a significant step towards ensuring transparency in governance. By giving citizens the right to access government-held information, the act aims to promote accountability and openness in the functioning of the government.

Reason (R): The RTI Act grants every Indian citizen the right to request information from public authorities, which they must provide within a specified time frame. This ensures that government activities are accessible to the public, fostering greater transparency.

Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. The RTI Act has indeed brought transparency by providing citizens with access to government information, thereby fulfilling its purpose. Therefore, the correct answer is (A), “Both (A) and (R) are true.”

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