Information Technology Act — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations

To understand who can investigate cybercrime under the Information Technology Act, let's look at the specific legal provisions. The main law governing cybercrimes in India is the Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) . Section 78 of the IT Act clearly states the authority for investigation. It says: "Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, a police officer not below the rank of an Inspector shall investigate any offence under this Act." Let's break down what this means for each option: 1. Sub-Inspector of Police (Option A): This rank is *below* an Inspector. According to Section 78, a Sub-Inspector does not have the authority to investigate cybercrimes under the IT Act. 2. Inspector of Police (Option B): This rank is exactly what the law specifies as the *minimum* requirement ("not below the rank of an Inspector"). Therefore, an Inspector of Police can investigate cybercrimes under the IT Act. 3. Deputy Superintendent of Police (Option C): A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) is a rank *senior to* an Inspector. Since a DSP is also "not below the rank of an Inspector," they certainly have the authority to investigate cybercrimes. In fact, for more complex or serious cybercrime cases, often DSPs or even higher-ranking officers lead the investigations. 4. Any of the above (Option D): This option would be incorrect because the Sub-Inspector (Option A) cannot investigate cybercrimes under the IT Act. While both an Inspector and a Deputy Superintendent of Police can investigate, the question asks "Who can investigate" and the law sets the Inspector as the minimum rank required. For a beginner, understanding this minimum legal requirement is key. The most direct answer, representing the statutory minimum authority, is the Inspector of Police. Correct Answer: Option B: Inspector of Police

Chapter III is the correct answer to “Which chapter of Cyber Law provides the legal Recognition to Digital Signature”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Section 67 is the correct answer to “The following punishment is mentioned in which section of Information Technology Act 2000, 3 years of imprisonment and/or 5 lakh repees penalty for first conviction and 5 years of imprisonment and/or 10 lakh rupees penalty”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

High Court is the correct answer to “Appeal against the decision of Cyber Appellate Tribunal under the Information Technology Act may be filed in:-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Subscriber is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . is a person in whose name the Digital Signature Certificate is issued”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Rs. 1 Crore is the correct answer to “What is the maximum penalty for damage to Computer, Computer systems, unauthorized access, download of data, infecting with virus, denial of access etc as per Section 43”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Public is the correct answer to “Digital signatures are based on . . . . . . . . key encryption.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

All of the above is the correct answer to “Government of India passed Information Technology Act in 2000 with objective”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Section 4 is the correct answer to “Which provision of the Information Technology Act, 2000, provides legal recognition to e-records”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Cryptography is the correct answer to “Digital signatures created and verified using . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Three year imprisonment or 5 lakh rupees penalty or both is the correct answer to “What is the punishment for hacking of computers”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

All of the above is the correct answer to “What is/are cyber crime against Government”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Central Government is the correct answer to “Which among the following is authorized under the Information Technology Act, 2000 to prescribe the security procedures and practices for the purpose of sections 14 and 15 of the Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Section 66F is the correct answer to “Which section of Information Technology Act 2000 propose a punishment of life imprisonment”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Domain Name System is the correct answer to “DNS stands for . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008 is the correct answer to “Which Act in India focuses on data privacy and information technology”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

2000 is the correct answer to “In which year India's Information Technology Act came into existence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Digital Signature is the correct answer to “The authentication to be affected by the use of asymmetric crypto system and hash function is known as:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Imprisonment upto 3 years or fine upto 2 lakhs or both is the correct answer to “Any person intentionally destroys or alters any computer source code, when it is required to be kept by law, is said to commit the offence and is punishable with”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Be revoked if the subscriber makes a request is the correct answer to “Under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, a digital signature certificate, issued by a certifying authority can:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Rs. 25,000 is the correct answer to “If any person contravenes rules or regulations made under the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, and for the contravention of which no penalty has been separately provided under the Act, he is liable to pay compensation up to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “Under the Information Technology Act, when is an electronic record attributed to the originator? 1. When it is sent by the originator himself. 2. When the Information system programmed by originator sends electronic record automatically. 3. When the electronic record is sent bt a person who had authority to act on behalf of the originator. Select the correct answer using the given below.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Section 67B is the correct answer to “Which section of Information Technology Act deals with Child pornography”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

(A) and (B) both are correct is the correct answer to “Information Technology Act, 2008 has made amendments in the following Sections of IPC (Indian Penal Code):”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

The contravention too place without his knowledge or he exercised all due diligence to prevent such contravention is the correct answer to “An officer of the Company shall not be liable to punishment, for contravention of any of the provisions of the Information Technology Act, 2000, if he proves that:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

None of the above is the correct answer to “In which among the following statutes the words "Cyber Crime" has been defined”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

43, 66, 66C, 66D is the correct answer to “Which are the section of the Information Technology Act deals with Credit card fraud”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

All of above is the correct answer to “Which of the following is an example of Intellectual property”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Section 80 Information Technology act 2000 is the correct answer to “Which act states the statement "80 Power of police officer and other officers to enter, search etc."”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

E-Commerce is the correct answer to “Buying and selling of goods and services, or the transmitting of funds or data, over an electronic network, primarily the internet is known as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Information Technology Act - 2000 is the correct answer to “What is the full form of Information Technology Act-2000”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Reasonable terms and conditions is the correct answer to “Which one of the following element is not necessary for a contract”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

25000 is the correct answer to “As per Information Technology Act 2000, if you Fails to maintain books of accounts you will be penalized upto”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Central Government is the correct answer to “Power to make rules in respect of electronic signature under the Information Technology Act, 2000 lies with . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Rights of any person under Copyright Act or the Patents Act is the correct answer to “Information Technology Act has been given overriding effect on other laws in force except the”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Section 66D is the correct answer to “Which section of Information Technology Act 2000 deals with the punishment for cheating by impersonation by using computer resources”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

(3) and (4) is the correct answer to “Under Section 37 of the Information Technology Act, 2000, the certifying authority can suspend the digital signature certificate if (1) The subscriber is found guilty of malpractise (2) The subscriber is involved in cyber terrorism (3) The subscriber requests for the same (4) In public interest”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

By affixing his digital signature or by reliable electronic signature or electronic authentication techniques is the correct answer to “By which one of the following acts does Information Technology Act allow any subscriber to authenticate an electronic record”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

5 year is the correct answer to “A licence to act as a Certifying Authority is valid for a period of . . . . . . . . year from the date of issuance and same is not transferable.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.

Section 87 is the correct answer to “The Cyber Regulations Appellate Tribunal Rule, 2000 has been passed under which section of the Information Technology Act, 2000”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Information Technology Act.