{"id":344,"date":"2025-07-05T12:20:11","date_gmt":"2025-07-05T12:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/postaladda.com\/mcq\/?p=344"},"modified":"2025-11-11T15:39:23","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T15:39:23","slug":"information-technology-act-2000-mcqs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/postaladda.com\/mcq\/information-technology-act-2000-mcqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Information Technology Act 2000 MCQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Information Technology Act 2000 MCQs- &#8220;Practice high-quality MCQs for the Inspector of Post Office (IPO) Exam covering key postal rules, procedures, and current schemes. Ideal for quick revision and accurate self-assessment based on the latest syllabus.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.1. What is the main objective of the Information Technology Act, 2000?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) To regulate banking systems<br>B) To provide legal recognition to electronic transactions<br>C) To control internet usage<br>D) To promote social media platforms<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: To provide legal recognition to electronic transactions<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.2. When did the Information Technology Act, 2000 come into force?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 9th June 2000<br>B) 17th October 2000<br>C) 1st January 2001<br>D) 26th January 2000<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: 17th October 2000<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.3. The IT Act, 2000 extends to:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Entire India except Jammu &amp; Kashmir<br>B) Urban areas only<br>C) Entire India and offences committed outside India<br>D) Government departments only<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: Entire India and offences committed outside India&lt;br \/&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.4. Who is defined as an &#8220;Addressee&#8221; under the IT Act?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Government Officer only<br>B) Sender of an electronic record<br>C) Intermediary forwarding the message<br>D) Person intended to receive an electronic record<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  Person intended to receive an electronic record&lt;br \/&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.5. Which cryptographic method is used under the IT Act for digital signatures?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Symmetric encryption<br>B) Block cipher method<br>C) Asymmetric Crypto System<br>D) Plaintext encryption<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:   Asymmetric Crypto System&lt;br \/&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.6. What does a Hash Function ensure in digital communication?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Speed of data transfer<br>B) Color coding of messages<br>C) Verifies authenticity and integrity<br>D) Compresses large files<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  Verifies authenticity and integrity&lt;br \/&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.7. Under Section 23, suspension of a license without giving a hearing cannot exceed:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 5 days<br>B) 7 days<br>C) 10 days<br>D) 15 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  10 days&lt;br \/&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.8. Under Section 33, failure to surrender license can result in imprisonment of:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Up to 3 years<br>B) Up to 1 year<br>C) Up to 6 months<br>D) Up to 15 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  Up to 6 months&lt;br \/&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.9. As per Section 35, who holds the Private Key for digital signature creation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Certifying Authority<br>B) Appellate Tribunal<br>C) Subscriber<br>D) Government<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  Subscriber&lt;br \/&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.10. Under Section 44, what is the penalty for failure to furnish required information?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) \u20b950,000<br>B) \u20b91,00,000<br>C) \u20b91,50,000<br>D) \u20b92,00,000<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is:  \u20b91,50,000&lt;\/p&gt;\n&lt;p&gt;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11.Under Section 22, the maximum application fee for a license as a Certifying Authority is:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) \u20b95,000<br>B) \u20b910,000<br>C) \u20b915,000<br>D) \u20b925,000<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: D<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12.Under Section 23, an application for renewal of license must be submitted at least how many days before expiry?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 15 days<br>B) 30 days<br>C) 45 days<br>D) 60 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13.Suspension of a license under Section 23 without giving a hearing cannot exceed:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 5 days<br>B) 7 days<br>C) 10 days<br>D) 15 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14.Failure to surrender license under Section 33 can result in imprisonment of:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Up to 3 years<br>B) Up to 1 year<br>C) Up to 6 months<br>D) Up to 15 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15.As per Section 35, who holds the Private Key for digital signature creation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Certifying Authority<br>B) Appellate Tribunal<br>C) Subscriber<br>D) Government<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16.Under Section 37, the suspension of a digital signature certificate cannot exceed how many days without hearing the subscriber?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 10 days<br>B) 15 days<br>C) 20 days<br>D) 30 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17.Under Section 44, penalty for failure to furnish required information is up to:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) \u20b950,000<br>B) \u20b91,00,000<br>C) \u20b91,50,000<br>D) \u20b92,00,000<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18.What is the penalty per day for late filing of returns under Section 44?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) \u20b91,000<br>B) \u20b92,000<br>C) \u20b95,000<br>D) \u20b910,000<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19.Failure to maintain required records invites a penalty of:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) \u20b9500 per day<br>B) \u20b91,000 per day<br>C) \u20b95,000 per day<br>D) \u20b910,000 per day<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: D<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20.Which section provides for residual penalty for unspecified contraventions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Section 42<br>B) Section 43<br>C) Section 44<br>D) Section 45<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: D<\/div>\n\n\n\n<!--nextpage-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. As per Section 46, who is empowered to adjudicate cases under IT Act?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Postmaster<br>B) District Collector<br>C) Director-level officer<br>D) Magistrate<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22. If the claim amount exceeds \u20b95 crore, where will the case be adjudicated?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) District Court<br>B) Adjudicating Officer<br>C) Competent Court<br>D) Lok Adalat<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>23. Which tribunal hears appeals under the IT Act, 2000?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) TDSAT<br>B) CAT<br>C) NCLT<br>D) DRT<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: A<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.24. Within how many days must an appeal be filed before Appellate Tribunal?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 30 days<br>B) 45 days<br>C) 60 days<br>D) 90 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.25. The Appellate Tribunal aims to dispose of an appeal ideally within<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 3 months<br>B) 4 months<br>C) 6 months<br>D) 1 year<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.26. Within how many days can a person appeal to the High Court against the Appellate Tribunal\u2019s order?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 30 days<br>B) 45 days<br>C) 60 days<br>D) 90 days<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.27. Under Section 65, tampering with computer source documents is punishable with:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Fine only<br>B) Imprisonment up to 3 years or \u20b92 lakh fine or both<br>C) Imprisonment up to 6 months only<br>D) Community service<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.28. What is the maximum punishment for unauthorized access, downloading, or disrupting a computer system under Section 66?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) 1 year imprisonment<br>B) \u20b950,000 fine only<br>C) 3 years imprisonment or \u20b95 lakh fine or both<br>D) Life imprisonment<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: C<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.29. Section 66A, struck down in 2015, dealt with:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A) Identity theft<br>B) Sending offensive messages<br>C) Cyber terrorism<br>D) Phishing attacks<\/p>\n\n\n<button class=\"show-answer-btn\" onclick=\"pa_toggle_answer(this)\">Show Answer<\/button><div class=\"answer\">The correct answer is: B<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Q.30. 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