Question

The objective of the Information Technology Act, 2000-
(I) To amend the Indian Penal Code 1860, the Indian Evidence Act 1872, the Bankers' Books Evidence Act 1891, and the Reserve Bank of India Act 1934
(II) To facilitate electronic storage of data.
(III) To increase the incomes of E-Commerce site operators.
(IV) To facilitate and give legal sanction to electronic fund transfer.
(V) To give recognition to execution of a Will under the Indian Succession Act, 1925 including any other testamentary disposition by whatever name called.
Select the correct answer from the options given below-

• A. (IV), (II), (I)
• B. (II), (V), (III)
• C. (I) and (II) only
• D. (II) and (IV) only

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

(IV), (II), (I)

The object of The Information Technology Act, 2000 as defined therein is as under :

• to provide legal recognition for transactions carried out by means of electronic data interchange and other means of electronic communication, commonly referred to as "electronic methods of communication and storage of information,
• to facilitate electronic filing of documents with the Government agencies and

• to amend the Indian Penal Code, the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the Banker's Book Evidence Act, 1891 and the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto."