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    Question

    Digital signature, one of the important components of

    e-commerce is defined according to Section _________ of Information Technology Act, 2000.
    A 2 (1) (ii) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 (1) (c) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 2 (1) (cj) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 2 (1) (p) Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Digital signature is defined according to Section 2(1)(p) of the Information Technology Act, 2000. Section 2(1)(p) of the IT Act defines a digital signature as "authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber by means of an electronic method or procedure in accordance with the provisions of section 3." Digital signatures play a crucial role in e-commerce and online transactions as they provide security and authenticity to electronic records and help in verifying the identity of the sender or signatory.

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