Which one of the following statements is true about right to information?

It is a Political right.
It is a Constitutional right.
It is a Legal right.
It is a Social right.

The correct answer is (b). Right to information is a constitutional right. It is the right of all citizens to access information held by the government. This right is guaranteed by the Right to Information Act, 2005. The Act provides for a mechanism for citizens to request information from the government and for the government to respond to these requests. The Act has been hailed as a major step forward in transparency and accountability in government.

(a) Political right is a right that is related to the participation of citizens in the political process. This includes the right to vote, the right to hold office, and the right to freedom of expression.

(c) Legal right is a right that is protected by law. This includes the right to life, the right to liberty, and the right to property.

(d) Social right is a right that is related to the well-being of individuals and society as a whole. This includes the right to education, the right to health care, and the right to housing.

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