91. If an employer fails to pay the compensation recommended by the ICC, the aggrieved woman may approach:

A) The Supreme Court directly

B) The District Officer to recover the amount as arrears of land revenue

C) The National Human Rights Commission

D) The Labour Commissioner

Correct Answer: B

92. The POSH Act empowers the appropriate government to call for information from employers regarding compliance. Failure to provide such information may result in:

A) No consequence

B) Penalty as prescribed under the Act

C) Automatic dissolution of the ICC

D) Criminal prosecution of the employer

Correct Answer: B

93. Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Presiding Officer of the ICC?

A) Deciding the quantum of punishment independently

B) Ensuring fair and timely conduct of the inquiry

C) Representing the employer in court

D) Filing the annual report with the government

Correct Answer: B

94. The POSH Act provides that no action shall be taken against a person who has made a complaint in good faith. This protection is available under which section?

A) Section 12

B) Section 14

C) Section 16

D) Section 18

Correct Answer: A

95. Under the POSH Act, the employer must treat sexual harassment as a misconduct and initiate action for such misconduct. This is required under which section?

A) Section 19(i)

B) Section 21

C) Section 23

D) Section 25

Correct Answer: A

96. The POSH Act requires the employer to organise orientation programmes for ICC members. The purpose of this is to:

A) Increase the salary of ICC members

B) Equip them with the skills to handle complaints effectively and sensitively

C) Provide them with legal immunity

D) Ensure they are promoted to senior positions

Correct Answer: B

97. Which of the following is NOT a recommended action by the ICC in case the complaint is proved?

A) Written apology

B) Warning

C) Withholding of promotion

D) Imprisonment of the respondent

Correct Answer: D

98. The POSH Act requires the employer to provide a safe working environment. This includes protection from which of the following persons?

A) Only direct supervisors

B) Only colleagues of the same gender

C) Persons coming into contact with employees at the workplace, including clients and customers

D) Only permanent employees

Correct Answer: C

99. Under the POSH Act, the appropriate government may, by notification, direct that the provisions of the Act shall apply to establishments with fewer than 10 employees. This power is under which section?

A) Section 1(4)

B) Section 28

C) Section 30

D) Section 26

Correct Answer: B

100. Which of the following best describes the overall objective of the POSH Act?

A) To punish all male employees in the workplace

B) To provide a safe, secure and enabling environment for women to work with dignity

C) To restrict women from working in certain industries

D) To replace the Indian Penal Code provisions on sexual offences

Correct Answer: B