In which year did India's IT Act come into existence?

Question

In which year did India's IT Act come into existence?

1. A. 2000 (Correct answer)
2. B. 2001
3. C. 2002
4. D. 2003

Correct Answer

Option A — 2000

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 2000.

Key Points

• India's Information Technology (IT) Act came into effect on October 17, 2000.
• It is the primary legislation governing digital signatures, e-commerce, cybercrimes, and electronic records in India.
• It was amended significantly in 2008.