1. The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act was enacted in which year?

A) 2010

B) 2012

C) 2013

D) 2015

Correct Answer: C

2. The POSH Act is based on the guidelines laid down by the Supreme Court of India in which landmark case?

A) Maneka Gandhi v. Union of India

B) Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan

C) Indra Sawhney v. Union of India

D) Olga Tellis v. Bombay Municipal Corporation

Correct Answer: B

3. Under the POSH Act, "aggrieved woman" means a woman who alleges to have been subjected to sexual harassment. Which of the following is NOT included in this definition?

A) A woman employed at the workplace

B) A woman visiting the workplace

C) A woman who is a client of the organisation

D) A male employee of the organisation

Correct Answer: D

4. Which of the following acts constitutes "sexual harassment" under Section 2(n) of the POSH Act?

A) Assigning additional work to an employee

B) Physical contact and advances of a sexual nature

C) Issuing a show-cause notice for poor performance

D) Transferring an employee to another department

Correct Answer: B

5. The POSH Act applies to organisations with how many employees or more for mandatory ICC formation?

A) 5

B) 10

C) 20

D) 50

Correct Answer: B

6. Which of the following is NOT a form of sexual harassment as defined under the POSH Act?

A) Showing pornography

B) Making sexually coloured remarks

C) Issuing a formal warning letter for absenteeism

D) Unwelcome physical contact

Correct Answer: C

7. The term "workplace" under the POSH Act includes which of the following?

A) Only the registered office of the employer

B) Any place visited by the employee arising out of or during the course of employment

C) Only government offices

D) Only factories and manufacturing units

Correct Answer: B

8. "Respondent" under the POSH Act refers to:

A) The employer against whom a complaint is filed

B) A person against whom the aggrieved woman has made a complaint

C) The Presiding Officer of the ICC

D) The District Officer appointed by the government

Correct Answer: B

9. Which of the following is included in the definition of "employer" under the POSH Act?

A) Only private sector companies

B) Only central government departments

C) Any person responsible for management, supervision and control of the workplace

D) Only organisations with more than 500 employees

Correct Answer: C

10. The POSH Act extends to:

A) Only the state of Maharashtra

B) Only metropolitan cities

C) The whole of India

D) Only Union Territories

Correct Answer: C