Information Technology Act 2000 MCQs

21. As per Section 46, who is empowered to adjudicate cases under IT Act?

A) Postmaster
B) District Collector
C) Director-level officer
D) Magistrate

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

22. If the claim amount exceeds ₹5 crore, where will the case be adjudicated?

A) District Court
B) Adjudicating Officer
C) Competent Court
D) Lok Adalat

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

23. Which tribunal hears appeals under the IT Act, 2000?

A) TDSAT
B) CAT
C) NCLT
D) DRT

[show_answer]The correct answer is: A [/show_answer]

Q.24. Within how many days must an appeal be filed before Appellate Tribunal?

A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days

[show_answer]The correct answer is: B [/show_answer]

Q.25. The Appellate Tribunal aims to dispose of an appeal ideally within

A) 3 months
B) 4 months
C) 6 months
D) 1 year

[show_answer]The correct answer is: B [/show_answer]

Q.26. Within how many days can a person appeal to the High Court against the Appellate Tribunal’s order?

A) 30 days
B) 45 days
C) 60 days
D) 90 days

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

Q.27. Under Section 65, tampering with computer source documents is punishable with:

A) Fine only
B) Imprisonment up to 3 years or ₹2 lakh fine or both
C) Imprisonment up to 6 months only
D) Community service

[show_answer]The correct answer is: B [/show_answer]

Q.28. What is the maximum punishment for unauthorized access, downloading, or disrupting a computer system under Section 66?

A) 1 year imprisonment
B) ₹50,000 fine only
C) 3 years imprisonment or ₹5 lakh fine or both
D) Life imprisonment

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

Q.29. Section 66A, struck down in 2015, dealt with:

A) Identity theft
B) Sending offensive messages
C) Cyber terrorism
D) Phishing attacks

[show_answer]The correct answer is: B [/show_answer]

Q.30. What is the punishment for receiving stolen computer resources under Section 66B?

A) ₹5,000 fine
B) 6 months imprisonment
C) Up to 3 years imprisonment or ₹1 lakh fine or both
D) No punishment prescribed

[show_answer]The correct answer is: C [/show_answer]

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