Question 1

Right to Information act Came in to force in __________

Accepted Answer

The Right to Information Act came into force on 12th October 2005.

Question 2

Under RTI Act, Information means

Accepted Answer

Under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, "information" encompasses a wide range of material including documents, contracts, data, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, and data material held in any electronic form. Therefore, all of the options listed (documents, advices, contracts) are considered forms of information under the RTI Act.

Question 3

Time limit for providing information under RTI Act concerning the life and liberty of a person is

Accepted Answer

The time limit for providing information under the RTI Act concerning the life and liberty of a person is 48 hours.

Question 4

Supreme court of India came into being in__________

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of India came into being on 28 January 1950, two days after India became a republic on 26 January 1950.

Question 5

__________ means that a question that was dealt with in a certain way continues to be dealt with in that way in similar later situations.

Accepted Answer

Precedent refers to a legal principle, created by a court decision, which provides an example or authority for judges deciding similar issues later.

Question 6

The Press and Registration of Books Act enacted in the year __________

Accepted Answer

The Press and Registration of Books Act was enacted in the year 1867. This act regulates the registration of books and newspapers in India and mandates the publishers to furnish a copy to the government.

Question 7

Press Council Act was enacted in the year __________

Accepted Answer

The Press Council Act was enacted in the year 1965.

Question 8

The Supreme Court of India is located in __________

Accepted Answer

The Supreme Court of India is located in New Delhi.

Question 9

The law for working journalists and other employees has been passed in the year __________

Accepted Answer

The Working Journalists and Other Newspaper Employees (Conditions of Service) and Miscellaneous Provisions Act was passed in 1955.

Question 10

To improve the standard of news agencies and Newspapers __________ was reconstituted.

Accepted Answer

The Press Council was reconstituted to improve the standard of news agencies and newspapers. It serves as a regulatory body to ensure ethical standards in journalism.

Question 11

Which one from the following is the threat for the journalism?

Accepted Answer

Bias is a threat to journalism because it can lead to the dissemination of information that is not fair, impartial, or balanced, undermining the credibility and trustworthiness of news outlets.

Question 12

A wilful disobedience of a court order or a wilful interference with the administration of Justice is __________

Accepted Answer

Contempt of court refers to actions that disrespect the court or its procedures, including wilful disobedience of court orders or interference with the administration of justice.

Question 13

Indecent Representation Of Women (Prohibition) Act was enacted in the year

Accepted Answer

The Indecent Representation of Women (Prohibition) Act was enacted in the year 1986 to prohibit indecent representation of women through advertisements or in publications, writings, paintings, figures, or in any other manner.

Question 14

Law concerned with non criminal matters

Accepted Answer

Civil law deals with disputes between private parties or negligent acts that cause harm to others, as opposed to criminal law which involves crimes against the state or society.

Question 15

________refers to the order a court issues so that it can review the decision and proceedings in a lower court and determine whether there were any irregularities.

Accepted Answer

Certiorari is a court order requesting the lower court to deliver its record in a case so the higher court can review it. This is often used by appellate courts to review and potentially correct the application of law in previous court decisions.

Question 16

__________ refers to a party that is allowed to provide information to a court even though the party is not directly involved in the case at hand

Accepted Answer

Amicus curiae, which translates to "friend of the court," refers to a person or organization that is not a party to a legal case but is permitted to offer information, expertise, or insight that has a bearing on the issues in the case. This is done to assist the court in making a more informed decision.

Question 17

Official Secrets Act was enacted in __________

Accepted Answer

The Official Secrets Act was enacted in 1923 by the British Indian government to address espionage and other forms of state security breaches.

Question 18

__________ is an unauthorized use, typically of a patent or copyright.

Accepted Answer

Infringement refers to the unauthorized use of copyrighted or patented material, violating the rights of the original owner.

Question 19

Jurisprudence means

Accepted Answer

Jurisprudence refers to the theoretical study, science, or philosophy of law, rather than the practical aspects of law itself. It involves the exploration of legal concepts, the nature of law, and the relationship between law and society.

Question 20

Defamatory (false and injurious) written statements or materials, including movies or photographs is called

Accepted Answer

Libel refers to defamatory statements or materials that are written or published, as opposed to slander, which involves spoken defamatory statements.

Quiz 1: Legal Acts and Laws Related to Journalism and Media