What kind of information can be withheld under RTI?

Information that could lead to a breach of national security, treaties made with other countries on border security, and potentially data collected about defence personnel can be withheld.

Which organizations are typically not covered under RTI?

Organizations that are not substantially funded by the government or are purely private entities might not come under RTI. Specific exemptions apply, but generally, bodies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and public works departments are covered, while purely non-government funded NGOs might not be.

What approach can help solve the twin problems of earthquakes and floods in the Himalayas?

Increasing forest cover in the upper reaches and living in harmony with nature are suggested approaches. Controlling rivers with dams and barrages is also mentioned as an approach, though potentially with environmental considerations.

What did the law regarding mining rights declare?

The law declared that minerals belong to the State, not the owner of the land.

MPSC Deputy Engineer 2013 General Aptitude Question Paper with Solutions

Name: MPSC Deputy Engineer 2013 General Aptitude Question Paper with Solutions
Creator: MPSC
Keywords: MPSC Deputy Engineer question paper 2013, General Aptitude MPSC exam, RTI Act questions, Right to Education Act 2009, Disaster management Himalayas, Mining rights law India, MPSC Group A exam pattern, Assistant Electrical Inspector syllabus, Previous year MPSC papers, Objective questions for competitive exams, Government transparency India, Citizen rights India, Public administration questions, MPSC Electrical engineering, Maharashtra government jobs

Maharashtra Government Jobs Engineer 2013

Year 2013
Conducted By MPSC
Questions 25
Maximum Marks N/A
Duration N/A Hours
Languages English

Exam Details

Detail	Information
Examination	MPSC Deputy Engineer (Electrical) / Assistant Electrical Inspector Group A Online Examination
Year	2013
Conducting Body	MPSC
Paper	General Aptitude
Subject	General Aptitude
Duration	N/A Hours
Maximum Marks	N/A
Number of Questions	25
Question Type	Objective (MCQ)

This document contains the General Aptitude section of the MPSC Deputy Engineer (Electrical) / Assistant Electrical Inspector Group A Online Examination held in 2013. The paper, code 6177, tests candidates on general aptitude with questions covering topics like the Right to Information Act, Right to Education Act, disaster management in the Himalayas, and mining rights. The questions are presented in a multiple-choice format, with options provided for each question. The exam was conducted by MPSC on August 18, 2013. This resource is valuable for aspirants preparing for MPSC examinations, offering insights into the types of questions asked and the general knowledge expected. The focus is on assessing awareness of key legislation, governance, and environmental issues relevant to public service roles. The General Aptitude section aims to evaluate a candidate's understanding of fundamental principles and their ability to apply them to practical scenarios. The paper includes questions on the importance of transparency in governance, citizen rights, and sustainable development practices. It serves as a crucial study material for candidates aiming for engineering and inspector positions w

Major Topics Covered

Right to Information Act
RTI Application
Information Disclosure
Government Transparency
Citizen Rights
Right to Education Act
Compulsory Education
Disaster Management
Earthquake Preparedness
Flood Control
Himalayan Ecology
Mining Rights
Mineral Ownership
Governance
Public Administration
Indian Constitution
Legislation
Environmental Protection
Sustainable Development
General Aptitude

Why This Paper is Important

Useful for MPSC Deputy Engineer (Electrical) / Assi preparation
Helps understand the latest exam pattern
Useful for practice and self-assessment
Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
Helpful for analysing question trends

Related Resources

Questions (page 2)

Q1. For which special reason was the Right to Information bill needed in 2005?
Increasing awareness about policy.
Making it easier for government officials.
Making government more responsible.
Increasing citizen participation.

(1) Increasing awareness about policy.
(2) Making it easier for government officials.
(3) Making government more responsible.
(4) Increasing citizen participation.

Q2. Who cannot make an RTI application?
Corporations
Individual citizen
Workers in a factory
Government employees

(1) Corporations
(2) Individual citizen
(3) Workers in a factory
(4) Government employees

Q3. What information can be withheld under RTI?
The data collected about defence personnel
Public works which are yet to be completed
Treaties made with other countries on border security.
That which could lead to breach of national security.

(1) The data collected about defence personnel
(2) Public works which are yet to be completed
(3) Treaties made with other countries on border security.
(4) That which could lead to breach of national security.

Q4. Which of these organisations would not come under the RTI?
Non government organisation funded by State
Central Bureau of Investigation.
Semi Autonomous organisation
Public works departments

(1) Non government organisation funded by State
(2) Central Bureau of Investigation.
(3) Semi Autonomous organisation
(4) Public works departments

Q5. Who appoints the officers of the Central Information Commission?
Chief Justice of India
President of India
Cabinet Secretary
UPSC.

(1) Chief Justice of India
(2) President of India
(3) Cabinet Secretary
(4) UPSC.

Q6. What is the main focus of the right to Education Act, 2009.
To bring all the private and aided Schools under governmental control
To offer free and compulsory Education to children between six to Fourteen years.
To make-up the shortage of trained teachers through the services of parents.
To make Secondary Education accessible to all children in the whole country.

(1) To bring all the private and aided Schools under governmental control
(2) To offer free and compulsory Education to children between six to Fourteen years.
(3) To make-up the shortage of trained teachers through the services of parents.
(4) To make Secondary Education accessible to all children in the whole country.

Q7. Which of these approaches would help to solve the twin problem of earthquake and flood in the Himalaya?
Increase forest cover in the upper reaches.
Design modern sturdy buildings
Live with Nature, not meddle with it
Control the rivers with dams and barrages

(1) Increase forest cover in the upper reaches.
(2) Design modern sturdy buildings
(3) Live with Nature, not meddle with it
(4) Control the rivers with dams and barrages

Q8. What did the recent law regarding mining rights declare?
Minerals belong to the State not the land.
All minerals found in a place are owned by the owner of the land
All minerals are the property of the State along with the land
All the land and the minerals belong to the Panchayat.

(1) Minerals belong to the State not the land.
(2) All minerals found in a place are owned by the owner of the land
(3) All minerals are the property of the State along with the land
(4) All the land and the minerals belong to the Panchayat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam name and year?

The exam is the MPSC Deputy Engineer (Electrical) / Assistant Electrical Inspector Group A Online Examination held in 2013.

What subject does this paper cover?

This paper covers the General Aptitude section.

What is the conducting body?

The conducting body is MPSC (Maharashtra Public Service Commission).

What was the test date?

The test date was August 18, 2013.

What is the paper code?

The paper code is 6177.

What is the purpose of the Right to Information (RTI) bill in 2005?

The RTI bill was needed to make government more responsible and increase citizen participation.

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MPSC Deputy Engineer 2013 General Aptitude Question Paper with Solutions

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Questions (page 2)

Q1. For which special reason was the Right to Information bill needed in 2005? Increasing awareness about policy. Making it easier for government officials. Making government more responsible. Increasing citizen participation.

Q2. Who cannot make an RTI application? Corporations Individual citizen Workers in a factory Government employees

Q3. What information can be withheld under RTI? The data collected about defence personnel Public works which are yet to be completed Treaties made with other countries on border security. That which could lead to breach of national security.

Q4. Which of these organisations would not come under the RTI? Non government organisation funded by State Central Bureau of Investigation. Semi Autonomous organisation Public works departments

Q5. Who appoints the officers of the Central Information Commission? Chief Justice of India President of India Cabinet Secretary UPSC.

Q7. Which of these approaches would help to solve the twin problem of earthquake and flood in the Himalaya? Increase forest cover in the upper reaches. Design modern sturdy buildings Live with Nature, not meddle with it Control the rivers with dams and barrages

Q8. What did the recent law regarding mining rights declare? Minerals belong to the State not the land. All minerals found in a place are owned by the owner of the land All minerals are the property of the State along with the land All the land and the minerals belong to the Panchayat.