The correct answer is: C. IT Act 2000
The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted on 17 October 2000. The act provides the legal framework for e-governance in India. It also provides for the establishment of the Central Government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and the National Informatics Centre (NIC).
The IT Act has been amended several times since its enactment. The most recent amendment was the Information Technology (Amendment) Act, 2008. The amendment introduced several new provisions, including provisions for cyber security, data protection, and electronic signatures.
The IT Act is a comprehensive law that governs all aspects of information technology in India. It is a key piece
of legislation that has helped to promote the growth of e-governance in India.The other options are incorrect because:
- Option A, IT (amendment) Act 2008, is an amendment to the IT Act, 2000. It does not provide the legal framework for e-governance in India.
- Option B, Indian Penal Code, is a criminal law that does not deal with e-governance.
- Option D, None of the above, is incorrect because the IT Act, 2000 is the Act that provides the legal framework for e-governance in India.