51. If the respondent is an employer, the LCC may direct the District Officer to:

A) Arrest the respondent

B) Recover the compensation amount as arrears of land revenue

C) Refer the matter to the High Court

D) Publish the findings in a newspaper

Correct Answer: B

52. The LCC must include at least one member who is a woman belonging to which category?

A) A retired government officer

B) A scheduled caste or scheduled tribe

C) A member of the local panchayat or municipality

D) A woman from the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes or minority communities or such other group

Correct Answer: D

53. Which of the following complaints would be handled by the LCC and NOT the ICC?

A) A complaint by an employee of a company with 50 employees

B) A complaint by a domestic worker against her employer

C) A complaint by a government employee against a colleague

D) A complaint by a factory worker against a supervisor

Correct Answer: B

54. The LCC has the same powers as the ICC with respect to:

A) Awarding criminal punishment

B) Conducting inquiries and recommending action

C) Terminating the respondent directly

D) Issuing arrest warrants

Correct Answer: B

55. The "District Officer" under the POSH Act refers to:

A) The District Judge

B) The Collector or Deputy Commissioner or any officer notified by the State Government

C) The Superintendent of Police

D) The District Employment Officer

Correct Answer: B

56. A complaint of sexual harassment must be filed within how many days of the incident?

A) 30 days

B) 60 days

C) 90 days

D) 3 months

Correct Answer: D

57. If the aggrieved woman is unable to file a complaint due to physical or mental incapacity, who may file on her behalf?

A) Only her husband

B) Her legal heir or any person authorised by her

C) Only her employer

D) Only a police officer

Correct Answer: B

58. The ICC/LCC may extend the time limit for filing a complaint by a further period of how many months?

A) 1 month

B) 2 months

C) 3 months

D) 6 months

Correct Answer: C

59. During the inquiry, the aggrieved woman and the respondent are given an opportunity to be heard. This is based on the principle of:

A) Res judicata

B) Natural justice (audi alteram partem)

C) Stare decisis

D) Caveat emptor

Correct Answer: B

60. The inquiry under the POSH Act must be completed within:

A) 30 days

B) 45 days

C) 60 days

D) 90 days

Correct Answer: C