QN281: The Consumer Protection Act 1986 provides for the establishment of a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA). Which ministry is responsible for the functioning of the CCPA? Answer: b) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
a) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
b) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
c) Ministry of Home Affairs
d) Ministry of Finance
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QN282: The Consumer Protection Act 1986 covers consumers who purchase goods or avail services for commercial purposes. True or False? Answer: b) False
a) True
b) False
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QN283: Which of the following is not a type of consumer redressal machinery or forum? Answer: d) Central Consumer Protection Authority
a) Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum
b) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
c) State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
d) Central Consumer Protection Authority
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QN284: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) is established at the: Answer: c) National level
a) District level
b) State level
c) National level
d) International level
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QN285: Which consumer redressal forum is responsible for handling complaints involving compensation claims up to Rs. 20 lakh? Answer: a) District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
a) District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
b) State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
c) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
d) Central Consumer Protection Authority
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QN286: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission can hear complaints where the compensation claim is: Answer: a) Up to Rs. 1 crore
a) Up to Rs. 1 crore
b) Up to Rs. 50 lakhs
c) Up to Rs. 10 lakhs
d) Up to Rs. 5 lakhs
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QN287: The Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum is established at the: Answer: a) District level
a) District level
b) State level
c) National level
d) International level
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QN288: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) was established under which act? Answer: d) Consumer Protection Act, 2019
a) Consumer Protection Act, 1986
b) Competition Act, 2002
c) Companies Act, 2013
d) Consumer Protection Act, 2019
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QN289: Which consumer redressal machinery has the power to impose penalties on misleading advertisements and unfair trade practices? Answer: d) Central Consumer Protection Authority
a) State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
b) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
c) District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
d) Central Consumer Protection Authority
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QN290: Which consumer forum is the highest appellate authority for consumer disputes in India? Answer: b) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
a) State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
b) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
c) District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
d) Central Consumer Protection Authority
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QN291: The State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission consists of: Answer: c) One President and three members
a) One President and two members
b) One President and one member
c) One President and three members
d) One President and four members
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QN292: Which consumer redressal forum can hear cases where the compensation claim is more than Rs. 1 crore? Answer: c) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
a) District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum
b) State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
c) National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission
d) Central Consumer Protection Authority
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QN293: Which of the following is an example of intellectual property? Answer: b) An idea
a) A physical object
b) An idea
c) A natural resource
d) A government document
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QN294: What does IPR stand for? Answer: c) Intellectual Property Rights
a) Intellectual Property Regulation
b) International Property Rights
c) Intellectual Property Rights
d) Industrial Patent Registration
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QN295: Copyright protects original works of: Answer: d) Expression
a) Inventions
b) Brands
c) Ideas
d) Expression
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QN296: The duration of copyright protection generally lasts for: Answer: d) The author’s lifetime plus 70 years
a) 10 years
b) 25 years
c) 50 years
d) The author’s lifetime plus 70 years
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QN297: Which of the following is not covered by copyright protection? Answer: d) Industrial designs
a) Literary works
b) Musical compositions
c) Computer programs
d) Industrial designs
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QN298: Fair use is a legal concept that allows the use of copyrighted material without permission for purposes such as: Answer: b) Educational and research purposes
a) Commercial gain
b) Educational and research purposes
c) Reproduction and distribution
d) Adaptation and modification
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QN299: In order to obtain copyright protection, a work must be: Answer: c) Fixed in a tangible medium of expression
a) Registered with the government
b) Published in a book
c) Fixed in a tangible medium of expression
d) Endorsed by a legal professional
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QN300: Which international treaty provides a framework for copyright protection? Answer: b) Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
a) Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
b) Berne Convention for the Protection of Literary and Artistic Works
c) Madrid Agreement Concerning the International Registration of Marks
d) World Intellectual Property Organization Copyright Treaty
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QN301: The process of granting exclusive rights to an invention is known as: Answer: b) Patent registration
a) Trademark registration
b) Patent registration
c) Copyright registration
d) Design registration
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QN302: Copyright infringement occurs when someone: Answer: b) Copies and distributes copyrighted material without authorization
a) Uses a trademark without permission
b) Copies and distributes copyrighted material without authorization
c) Registers a design that is similar to an existing design
d) Fails to renew a patent registration
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QN303: Which government agency is responsible for copyright registration in the United States? Answer: d) Copyright Office of the Library of Congress
a) World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
b) European Patent Office (EPO)
c) United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
d) Copyright Office of the Library of Congress
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QN304: Moral rights in copyright refer to the rights of the: Answer: a) Author to be credited for their work
a) Author to be credited for their work
b) Government to control the use of copyrighted material
c) Public to access copyrighted material for free
d) Publisher to distribute copyrighted material
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QN305: The “first sale doctrine” allows the owner of a copyrighted work to: Answer: a) Sell or transfer their copy of the work
a) Sell or transfer their copy of the work
b) Reproduce the work without permission
c) Display the work publicly
d) Adapt or modify the work
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QN306: Which of the following is not a requirement for obtaining copyright protection? Answer: c) Novelty
a) Originality
b) Fixation in a tangible medium
c) Novelty
d) Expression of an idea
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QN307: The symbol © is commonly used to indicate: Answer: d) Copyright registration
a) Trademark registration
b) Patent registration
c) Design registration
d) Copyright registration
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QN308: Creative Commons licenses allow creators to: Answer: c) Grant specific permissions to others to use their works
a) Maintain exclusive rights over their works
b) Waive all rights to their works
c) Grant specific permissions to others to use their works
d) Transfer their works to the public domain
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QN309: Which of the following is not an example of a copyright exception or limitation? Answer: c) Commercial exploitation
a) Educational use
b) Parody or satire
c) Commercial exploitation
d) Public interest reporting
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QN310: The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) is a United States law that addresses: Answer: c) Copyright infringement in the digital age
a) Patent infringement
b) Trademark dilution
c) Copyright infringement in the digital age
d) Design piracy
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QN311: In copyright law, the principle of “work for hire” means that the employer: Answer: a) Automatically obtains copyright ownership of works created by employees
a) Automatically obtains copyright ownership of works created by employees
b) Must obtain a license from the creator to use the work
c) Can only use the work for a limited period of time
d) Is not allowed to use the work commercially
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QN312: Which of the following is not a form of copyright infringement? Answer: c) Unauthorized use of a trademark in advertising
a) Unauthorized reproduction of a book
b) Unauthorized public performance of a song
c) Unauthorized use of a trademark in advertising
d) Unauthorized distribution of a film
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QN313: What is the purpose of the Trade Marks and Patent Act? Answer: d) All of the above
a) To protect intellectual property rights
b) To promote fair competition
c) To encourage innovation
d) All of the above
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QN314: Which type of intellectual property does the Trade Marks and Patent Act primarily focus on? Answer: b) Trademarks
a) Copyrights
b) Trademarks
c) Patents
d) Trade secrets
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QN315: What is a trademark? Answer: b) A distinctive sign or symbol used to identify goods or services
a) A government-issued license to use a specific invention
b) A distinctive sign or symbol used to identify goods or services
c) A legal document granting exclusive rights to a creative work
d) A confidential formula or process used in business
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QN316: Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a trademark? Answer: d) Public disclosure
a) Novelty
b) Distinctiveness
c) Use in commerce
d) Public disclosure
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QN317: What is the term of protection for a registered trademark? Answer: d) Indefinite, as long as it is renewed periodically
a) 5 years
b) 10 years
c) 20 years
d) Indefinite, as long as it is renewed periodically
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QN318: What is the purpose of a patent? Answer: b) To protect a new and useful invention or process
a) To protect the visual design of a product
b) To protect a new and useful invention or process
c) To protect the source code of a software program
d) To protect a brand name or logo
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QN319: How long is the term of protection for a utility patent? Answer: b) 20 years
a) 10 years
b) 20 years
c) 50 years
d) Indefinite, as long as maintenance fees are paid
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QN320: Which type of patent provides protection for ornamental designs of a product? Answer: b) Design patent
a) Utility patent
b) Design patent
c) Plant patent
d) Software patent
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QN321: Can the same invention or innovation be protected by both a trademark and a patent simultaneously? Answer: a) Yes, as long as they serve different purposes
a) Yes, as long as they serve different purposes
b) No, they are mutually exclusive forms of protection
c) Yes, but only in certain countries
d) No, only one form of protection can be obtained
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QN322: What is the purpose of enforcing the Trade Marks and Patent Act? Answer: b) To promote economic growth and innovation
a) To punish intellectual property infringers
b) To promote economic growth and innovation
c) To provide financial compensation to trademark and patent owners
d) To deter the creation of new inventions and trademarks
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QN323: Which of the following is an example of a trademark infringement? Answer: a) Using a similar logo for a different product
a) Using a similar logo for a different product
b) Registering a trademark with the appropriate authorities
c) Designing a unique logo for a new business
d) Using a generic term as a trademark
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QN324: What does copyright infringement refer to? Answer: a) Unauthorized use of someone else’s creative work
a) Unauthorized use of someone else’s creative work
b) Legally obtaining permission to use copyrighted material
c) Creating original content without any restrictions
d) Sharing copyrighted material with proper attribution
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QN325: Which of the following actions constitutes patent infringement? Answer: c) Using a patented invention without permission
a) Conducting research on existing patents
b) Filing a patent application with detailed descriptions
c) Using a patented invention without permission
d) Selling a product with a patent number on it
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QN326: What is the purpose of intellectual property laws? Answer: c) To protect the rights of individuals and businesses
a) To restrict innovation and creativity
b) To encourage fair competition among businesses
c) To protect the rights of individuals and businesses
d) To prevent the dissemination of knowledge and ideas
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QN327: Which of the following is not an example of trade secret infringement? Answer: d) Developing a new product through independent research
a) Reverse engineering a product to learn its manufacturing process
b) Sharing confidential business information with a competitor
c) Unauthorized access to a company’s computer systems
d) Developing a new product through independent research
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QN328: Which of the following is the primary legislation governing electronic transactions in India? Answer: d) Information Technology Act 2008
a) Information Technology Act 2000
b) Information Technology Act 2002
c) Information Technology Act 2005
d) Information Technology Act 2008
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QN329: The Information Technology Act 2008 applies to which of the following domains? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Electronic commerce
b) Cybersecurity
c) Data protection and privacy
d) All of the above
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QN330: What does the Information Technology Act 2008 provide legal recognition for? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Digital signatures
b) Electronic documents
c) Electronic governance
d) All of the above
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QN331: The Information Technology Act 2008 gives power to the Controller of Certifying Authorities to regulate and supervise: Answer: a) Digital signatures
a) Digital signatures
b) Cyber cafes
c) Internet service providers
d) Social media platforms
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QN332: Which of the following is a penal provision under the Information Technology Act 2008? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Unauthorized access to a computer system
b) Cyberstalking
c) Online fraud
d) All of the above
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QN333: Under the Information Technology Act 2008, what is the punishment for unauthorized access to a computer system? Answer: c) Both a) and b)
a) Imprisonment up to 3 years
b) Fine up to Rs. 5 lakhs
c) Both a) and b)
d) No punishment specified
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QN334: The Information Technology Act 2008 provides for the establishment of which of the following bodies? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Cyber Appellate Tribunal
b) Computer Emergency Response Team
c) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
d) All of the above
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QN335: Which section of the Information Technology Act 2008 deals with punishment for publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form? Answer: c) Section 67
a) Section 65
b) Section 66A
c) Section 67
d) Section 69
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QN336: The Information Technology Act 2008 empowers law enforcement agencies to issue which of the following orders? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Blocking of websites
b) Monitoring of online activities
c) Seizure of computer resources
d) All of the above
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QN337: Under the Information Technology Act 2008, what is the punishment for identity theft? Answer: c) Both a) and b)
a) Imprisonment up to 1 year
b) Fine up to Rs. 1 lakh
c) Both a) and b)
d) No punishment specified
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QN338: Section 43A of the Information Technology Act 2008 deals with: Answer: b) Data protection and privacy
a) Unauthorized access and hacking
b) Data protection and privacy
c) Cyber terrorism
d) Defamation in electronic form
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QN339: Which section of the Information Technology Act 2008 deals with punishment for cyber terrorism? Answer: a) Section 66B
a) Section 66B
b) Section
67A
c) Section 69A
d) Section 70
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QN340: The Information Technology Act 2008 enables the Indian government to block websites in the interest of: Answer: d) All of the above
a) National security
b) Public order
c) Sovereignty and integrity of India
d) All of the above
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QN341: What is the punishment for publishing or transmitting material containing sexually explicit acts in the Information Technology Act 2008? Answer: c) Both a) and b)
a) Imprisonment up to 7 years
b) Fine up to Rs. 10 lakhs
c) Both a) and b)
d) No punishment specified
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QN342: The Information Technology Act 2008 provides for the punishment of which of the following offenses? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Publishing or transmitting of material that is lascivious
b) Publishing or transmitting of material that is harmful
c) Publishing or transmitting of material that is harassing
d) All of the above
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QN343: Under the Information Technology Act 2008, which section deals with punishment for the sale of illegal devices for decryption? Answer: c) Section 66E
a) Section 66C
b) Section 66D
c) Section 66E
d) Section 70A
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QN344: The Information Technology Act 2008 defines which of the following as an intermediary? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Social media platform
b) Online marketplace
c) Internet service provider
d) All of the above
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QN345: What is the punishment for publishing or transmitting material that is threatening in nature under the Information Technology Act 2008? Answer: c) Both a) and b)
a) Imprisonment up to 5 years
b) Fine up to Rs. 5 lakhs
c) Both a) and b)
d) No punishment specified
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QN346: Section 69A of the Information Technology Act 2008 empowers the government to block which of the following? Answer: d) All of the above
a) Access to information
b) Websites
c) Online content
d) All of the above
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QN347: The Information Technology Act 2008 applies to offenses committed: Answer: d) All of the above
a) Within India
b) Outside India by Indian citizens
c) Outside India by foreigners targeting India
d) All of the above
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