How many schedules are there in IT Act, 2000?

2
3
4
6

The correct answer is: D. 6

The Information Technology Act, 2000 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted on 17 October 2000. It deals with the legal aspects of information technology, such as electronic commerce, digital signatures, and cybercrime. The Act has 6 schedules, which are as follows:

  • Schedule 1: Definitions
  • Schedule 2: Penalties
  • Schedule 3: Offences
  • Schedule 4: Cognizance of Offences
  • Schedule 5: Powers of the Central Government
  • Schedule 6: Rules and Regulations

Schedule 1 of the Act defines the terms used in the Act. Schedule 2 of the Act prescribes the penalties for contravention of the Act. Schedule 3 of the Act lists the offences under the Act. Schedule 4 of the Act specifies the courts that have jurisdiction to try offences under the Act. Schedule 5 of the Act empowers the Central Government to make rules and regulations for carrying out the provisions of the Act. Schedule 6 of the Act lists the forms that are to be used under the Act.