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Cyber Security and Privacy — Prelims Questions

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Version 1Updated 9 Mar 2026
Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) is/are correct? 1. It recognizes the right to privacy as a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution. 2. It establishes the Data Protection Board of India as an adjudicating body. 3. It mandates strict data localization requirements for all personal data. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q2easy

Which of the following is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents in India?

Q3easy

The Supreme Court's judgment in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy (Retd.) and Anr. v. Union of India and Ors. (2017) primarily dealt with:

Q4medium

Which of the following are considered 'lawful uses' for processing personal data without consent under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023? 1. For the performance of any function under law. 2. For employment purposes. 3. For public interest, as specified by the Central Government. 4. For marketing and advertising purposes without explicit consent. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q5medium

Consider the following statements regarding the National Cyber Security Strategy 2020 (Draft): 1. It aims to create a secure and resilient cyber space for India. 2. It focuses on capacity building and protection of critical infrastructure. 3. It is primarily enforced by the National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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