Consider the following statements regarding State Information Commission: 1. Commission consists of a State Chief Information Commissioner and not more than five State Information Commissioners. 2. They are appointed by President of India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: D

Notes:

The Commission consists of a State Chief Information Commissioner and not more than Ten State Information Commissioners.

They are appointed by the Governor on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Chief Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Assembly and a State Cabinet Minister nominated by the Chief Minister.
They should be persons of eminence in public life with wide knowledge and experience in law, science and technology, social service, management, journalism, mass media or administration and governance.

Source: Laxmikanth