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Q80. In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents? 1. Service providers 2. Data centres 3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below:

In India, it is legally mandatory for which of the following to report on cyber security incidents?

  1. Service providers
  2. Data centres
  3. Body corporate Select the correct answer using the code given below:
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2017 • Science and Technology

Correct Answer: Option (D) — 1, 2 and 3

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Under Section 70B(7) of the Information Technology Act, 2000, read with the IT (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team and Manner of Performing Functions and Duties) Rules, 2013 and subsequent CERT-In cyber security directives, it is legally mandatory for all service providers, intermediaries, data centres, and bodies corporate to mandatorily report specified cyber security incidents to CERT-In within the prescribed timeframe.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

From a regulatory and national cybersecurity standpoint, comprehensive compliance frameworks mandate reporting across all foundational digital actors: telecom/internet service providers, data centres, and commercial body corporates.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q80)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicScience and Technology → Health & Medicine
Official Answer KeyOption (D) — 1, 2 and 3

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2017 Q80

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 80 (Science and Technology)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Science and Technology (Health & Medicine) question is Option (D): "1, 2 and 3". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

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This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Science and Technology" and micro-topic "Health & Medicine". You can explore all repeated questions from Health & Medicine in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

How can I solve this Health & Medicine UPSC Prelims question using option elimination?

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