Step 1: Understanding the Enactment of the IT Act.
The Information Technology Act, 2000 was passed by the Government of India to promote e-commerce, digital transactions, and cyber laws in the country.
Step 2: Explanation of Other Options.
- (a) 1988 is incorrect as the IT Act was not passed in that year.
- (b) 1996 is also incorrect, as the IT Act came into force in 2000.
- (d) 2004 is not the correct year either.
Step 3: Conclusion.
The Information Technology Act, 2000, was enacted in the year 2000.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Cyber Appellate Tribunal | (III) Resolves disputes arising from cyber crime. |
| (B) Environmental Protection Act 1986 | (I) Punishes people causing pollution. |
| (C) Indian Information Technology Act 2000 | (IV) Provides guidelines on storage, processing and transmission of sensitive data. |
| (D) Central Pollution Control Board | (II) Provides guidelines for proper handling and disposal of e-waste. |