The correct answer is (a). The Patents Act, 1970 is an Act to provide for the grant of patents for inventions and for the protection of inventions. It was enacted by the Parliament of India on 20th May, 1970 and came into force on 1st April, 1972. The Act has been amended several times since its enactment. The latest amendment was made in 2005.
The Act provides for the grant of patents for inventions that are new, inventive and capable of industrial application. The Act also provides for the protection of inventions that are not patentable, such as inventions relating to atomic energy, plant varieties and microorganisms.
The Act is administered by the Patent Office, which is a government body under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The Patent Office is responsible for receiving and examining patent applications, granting patents and issuing patents.
The Act has been instrumental in promoting innovation and technological development in India. It has also helped to protect the intellectual property rights of inventors and innovators.
The following are the options for the question:
(a) 1968: The Patents Act, 1970 was enacted by the Parliament of India on 20th May, 1970. Therefore, the answer cannot be (a).
(b) 1970: This is the correct answer. The Patents Act, 1970 was enacted by the Parliament of India on 20th May, 1970.
(c) 1975: The Patents Act, 1970 was enacted by the Parliament of India on 20th May, 1970. Therefore, the answer cannot be (c).
(d) 1980: The Patents Act, 1970 was enacted by the Parliament of India on 20th May, 1970. Therefore, the answer cannot be (d).