**Question:** Which of the following statements are correct in relation to Right to Information Act? (1) This act came into force on 12 October 2005. (2) It repealed the Official Secret Act, 1923. (3) It replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002. (4) It does not protect freedom of expression and speech under Article 19. Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) (2), (3), (4)
(B) (1), (2), (3)
(C) (3), (4), (1)
(D) (1) and (2)
**Correct Answer:** D
**Explanation:** Statement 1 is correct (RTI Act came into force on 12 October 2005) and statement 2 is partially correct (it didn’t completely repeal but modified the Official Secrets Act). So only statements 1 and 2 are correct.
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 10:52 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*