MCQs (हिंदी/English) — भारत–यूके CETA के डिजिटल व्यापार अध्याय

 

1. What does the India–UK CETA digital trade chapter prohibit regarding software?

भारत–यूके CETA का डिजिटल व्यापार अध्याय सॉफ्टवेयर से संबंधित किसे प्रतिबंधित करता है?

A. Mandatory open-sourcing of software
B. Compulsory transfer of source code
C. Ban on software imports
D. Use of foreign encryption tools

✅ Answer: B. Compulsory transfer of source code / स्रोत कोड के अनिवार्य हस्तांतरण पर रोक
🧠 Explanation: The agreement ensures that companies won’t be forced to share proprietary source code, protecting innovation and IPR.

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2. Which Indian digital rights group welcomed the digital chapter of CETA?

भारत के किस डिजिटल अधिकार संगठन ने CETA के डिजिटल अध्याय का स्वागत किया?

A. TRAI
B. SFLC
C. CERT-In
D. NASSCOM

✅ Answer: B. SFLC / सॉफ्टवेयर फ्रीडम लॉ सेंटर
🧠 Explanation: The Software Freedom Law Centre praised the balanced approach toward innovation and digital rights.

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3. What does the agreement say about Open Government Data?

यह समझौता "खुले सरकारी डेटा" के बारे में क्या कहता है?

A. Full restriction on sharing
B. Reciprocal access between both nations
C. Data to be sold to private companies only
D. No mention of public data

✅ Answer: B. Reciprocal access between both nations / दोनों देशों के बीच पारस्परिक पहुँच
🧠 Explanation: Both governments agree to allow each other access to non-sensitive, public government data to boost innovation.

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4. What legal recognition is given to e-contracts under the CETA digital chapter?

CETA के डिजिटल अध्याय के अंतर्गत ई-कॉन्ट्रैक्ट्स को क्या कानूनी मान्यता दी गई है?

A. Only in financial services
B. Not recognized legally
C. Recognised and enforceable in both countries
D. Banned for cross-border trade

✅ Answer: C. Recognised and enforceable / मान्य और लागू योग्य
🧠 Explanation: The chapter ensures digital contracts are treated the same as paper contracts legally.

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5. Which regulatory body's authority remains unaffected by this agreement in terms of data localisation?

डेटा स्थानीयकरण के संदर्भ में किस भारतीय नियामक संस्था की शक्ति इस समझौते से अप्रभावित रहती है?

A. SEBI
B. RBI
C. TRAI
D. UIDAI

✅ Answer: B. RBI / भारतीय रिज़र्व बैंक
🧠 Explanation: The agreement does not override RBI's power to mandate storage of critical financial data within India.

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6. What does the agreement aim to curb in digital communication?

यह समझौता डिजिटल संचार में किस चीज़ पर रोक लगाने का प्रयास करता है?

A. Open Internet
B. Encrypted messaging
C. Unsolicited commercial messages (spam)
D. Cloud services

✅ Answer: C. Unsolicited commercial messages (spam) / अवांछित व्यापारिक संदेशों पर रोक
🧠 Explanation: The agreement includes provisions to protect consumers from digital spam and intrusive marketing.

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7. Which Indian department is considering dropping the source code disclosure requirement?

कौन-सा भारतीय विभाग स्रोत कोड प्रकटीकरण की आवश्यकता हटाने पर विचार कर रहा है?

A. Ministry of Commerce
B. Ministry of Electronics and IT
C. Department of Telecommunications (DoT)
D. NITI Aayog

✅ Answer: C. Department of Telecommunications (DoT) / दूरसंचार विभाग
🧠 Explanation: As per current policies, DoT is revising norms to ease conditions for foreign software vendors in procurement.

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8. What is a key concern SFLC raised despite supporting the chapter?

SFLC ने समर्थन के बावजूद किस विषय पर चिंता व्यक्त की?

A. High import duties
B. Lack of tech transfer
C. Data protection law harmonisation
D. Weak IP laws

✅ Answer: C. Data protection law harmonisation / डेटा संरक्षण कानूनों का सामंजस्य
🧠 Explanation: SFLC warned that India and the UK must align their data protection frameworks for smooth execution.

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9. What is NOT a feature of the digital chapter of CETA?

CETA के डिजिटल अध्याय की विशेषताओं में से कौन-सी नहीं है?

A. Support for innovation
B. Mutual recognition of open data
C. Mandate of data localisation
D. Recognition of electronic authentication

✅ Answer: C. Mandate of data localisation / डेटा स्थानीयकरण की अनिवार्यता
🧠 Explanation: The agreement does not enforce data localisation; India has preserved its autonomy on the issue.

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10. How does this chapter reflect India’s global digital trade posture?

यह अध्याय भारत की वैश्विक डिजिटल व्यापार नीति को कैसे दर्शाता है?

A. Over-regulation and restriction
B. Balanced openness with sovereignty
C. Fully liberalised digital flows
D. Isolation from global standards

✅ Answer: B. Balanced openness with sovereignty / संतुलित उदारीकरण के साथ संप्रभुता
🧠 Explanation: India is promoting open digital trade while safeguarding strategic interests like data control and national regulation.