Copyright Act

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What is the short title of the Copyright Act, 1957?

The Copyright Act of 1957

The Copyright Act of India

The Copyright Act, 14 of 1957

The Copyright Act (correct)

According to the Copyright Act, 1957, what does 'adaptation' mean?

The conversion of a non-dramatic work into a dramatic work.

The conversion of a dramatic work into a non-dramatic work.

The conversion of a literary work into a dramatic work.

The conversion of a work into a different medium. (correct)

What does the Copyright Act, 1957 aim to do?

Amend and consolidate the law relating to patents.

Amend and consolidate the law relating to intellectual property.

Amend and consolidate the law relating to copyright. (correct)

Amend and consolidate the law relating to trademarks.

When did the Copyright Act, 1957 come into force?

1958 Signup and view all the answers

What does the Copyright Act, 1957 extend to?

The whole of India. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT true about the Copyright Act, 1957?

It came into force on 4th June, 1957 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Copyright Act, 1957, what does 'abridgement' mean?

The conversion of a literary or dramatic work into a non-dramatic work Signup and view all the answers

According to the Copyright Act, 1957, what does 'interpretation' mean?

The process of understanding the meaning of the Act Signup and view all the answers

What does the Copyright Act, 1957 define as 'adaptation'?

The conversion of a dramatic work into a non-dramatic work Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Copyright Act, 1957?

To protect the rights of creators and authors Signup and view all the answers

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