11. Which of the following is a "quid pro quo" form of sexual harassment?

A) Displaying offensive posters in the office

B) Promising a promotion in exchange for sexual favours

C) Making general jokes in the workplace

D) Sending work-related emails after office hours

Correct Answer: B

12. "Hostile work environment" harassment under the POSH Act refers to:

A) Harassment that results in a tangible employment action

B) Conduct that unreasonably interferes with work performance or creates an intimidating environment

C) Harassment only by a direct supervisor

D) Harassment that occurs only during working hours

Correct Answer: B

13. Under the POSH Act, domestic workers are covered under which mechanism?

A) Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)

B) Local Complaints Committee (LCC)

C) National Commission for Women

D) Labour Court

Correct Answer: B

14. Which of the following persons is NOT covered as an "employee" under the POSH Act?

A) A regular employee

B) A contractual worker

C) A volunteer

D) A customer visiting the premises

Correct Answer: D

15. The POSH Act defines "sexual harassment" to include which of the following implied or explicit promises?

A) Promise of a salary hike for good performance

B) Promise of preferential treatment in employment for sexual favours

C) Promise of training opportunities

D) Promise of flexible working hours

Correct Answer: B

16. Which section of the POSH Act defines "sexual harassment"?

A) Section 2(a)

B) Section 2(n)

C) Section 4

D) Section 11

Correct Answer: B

17. The POSH Act was enacted to give effect to which constitutional right?

A) Right to Property

B) Right to Education

C) Right to Equality and Right to Life with Dignity

D) Right to Freedom of Religion

Correct Answer: C

18. Which of the following is TRUE about the scope of the POSH Act?

A) It covers only permanent employees

B) It covers only women in the organised sector

C) It covers women in both organised and unorganised sectors

D) It covers only women in government employment

Correct Answer: C

19. Under the POSH Act, which of the following is considered a workplace?

A) Only the physical office premises

B) A client's office visited during the course of employment

C) An employee's personal residence

D) A public park unrelated to work

Correct Answer: B

20. The POSH Act was notified in the Official Gazette on:

A) 9th December 2013

B) 26th January 2013

C) 15th August 2013

D) 1st April 2014

Correct Answer: A