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    Question

    Under which section of the Right to Information (RTI)

    Act is the appointment process outlined for the Chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners in India?
    A Section 8(2) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Section 12(1) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Section 15(4) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Section 6(3) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Section 12(3) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 12(3): As per sub-clause (3) of Section 12, the Chief Information Commissioner and other Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President of Republic of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of; the Prime Minister of India, as the Chairperson of the committee; the leader of the single largest group in opposition of the Government of India in Lok Sabha; the Union Cabinet member shall be nominated by the Prime Minister of India. 

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