Multiple choice

Tampering with computer source documents is punishable with

  1. an imprisonment of up to five years, or with a fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees, or both

  2. an imprisonment of up to three years, or with a fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees, or both

  3. an imprisonment up to one year, or with a fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees, or both

  4. with a fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Section 65 of the IT Act, 2000 makes punishable tampering with computer source documents. It states that whoever intentionally conceals, destroys or alters any computer source code used for a computer, computer programme, computer system or computer network shall be punishable with an imprisonment of up to three years, or with a fine which may extend up to two lakh rupees, or both.

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