Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023:
- The Act classifies personal data into general and sensitive categories similar to the GDPR.
- The Act applies only to digital personal data and not to non-digital personal data.
- The Act mandates data localisation for all Significant Data Fiduciaries (SDFs).
How many of the above statements are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Correct Answer: a) Only one
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: DPDP Act has no category called sensitive personal data. All personal data is treated uniformly.
• Statement 2 – Correct: Applies only to digital personal data, not to offline/non-digitised records.
• Statement 3 – Incorrect: No mandatory data localisation; foreign storage allowed except for notified restricted jurisdictions.
Q2. Ambaji White Marble, recently granted a GI Tag, originates from which state?
a) Rajasthan
b) Gujarat
c) Madhya Pradesh
d) Maharashtra
Correct Answer: b) Gujarat
Explanation:
• Sourced from Banaskantha district, Gujarat near Ambaji Shaktipeeth.
• GI registered to Ambaji Marbles Quarry and Factory Association.
• Historically used in Dilwara temples; known for high strength and purity.
Q3. The Strait of Hormuz connects which of the following water bodies?
- Persian Gulf
- Gulf of Oman
- Red Sea
- Arabian Sea
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 1, 2 and 4
c) 2, 3 and 4
d) 1, 3 and 4
Correct Answer: b) 1, 2 and 4
Explanation:
• Strait of Hormuz forms the link between the Persian Gulf → Gulf of Oman → Arabian Sea.
• Red Sea connects to Gulf of Aden via Bab-el-Mandeb, not via Hormuz.
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Quality Control Orders (QCOs):
- QCOs make BIS standards voluntary for domestic manufacturers but mandatory for imports.
- QCOs are issued under the BIS Act as a form of non-tariff regulation.
- QCOs were originally introduced to curb low-quality imports and improve domestic product standards.
How many of the above statements are correct?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Correct Answer: b) Only two
Explanation:
• Statement 1 – Incorrect: QCOs make BIS standards mandatory for both domestic and imported goods.
• Statements 2 and 3 – Correct: QCOs are issued under the BIS Act, 2016 to enhance product quality and curb substandard imports.
Q5. Which provision of the IT Act is most relevant in assessing whether Draft SGI Rules exceed delegated powers?
a) Section 66A
b) Section 69A
c) Section 79
d) Section 43A
Correct Answer: c) Section 79
Explanation:
• Section 79 provides conditional safe harbour to intermediaries and explicitly prohibits mandatory proactive monitoring.
• Draft SGI Rules require proactive labelling, detection, and filtering → risk of being ultra vires the parent Act.
