71. The ICC must maintain a register of complaints. This register must be made available for inspection by:

A) Any member of the public

B) The employer and the District Officer

C) Only the aggrieved woman

D) Only the respondent

Correct Answer: B

72. Which of the following is TRUE about the conciliation process under the POSH Act?

A) The ICC can initiate conciliation on its own

B) Conciliation can only be initiated at the request of the aggrieved woman

C) Conciliation is mandatory before inquiry

D) Conciliation can result in monetary settlement only

Correct Answer: B

73. The ICC must provide the parties with a copy of the settlement arrived at through conciliation. If the respondent fails to comply with the settlement terms, the ICC shall:

A) Close the matter

B) Proceed with the inquiry as if no settlement was reached

C) Refer the matter to the police

D) Impose a fine on the respondent

Correct Answer: B

74. Which of the following is NOT a ground for extending the time limit for filing a complaint?

A) Physical incapacity of the aggrieved woman

B) Mental incapacity of the aggrieved woman

C) The aggrieved woman was on annual leave

D) Death of the aggrieved woman

Correct Answer: C

75. The ICC inquiry is conducted in accordance with the principles of natural justice. This means:

A) The inquiry must be conducted in a court of law

B) Both parties must be given a fair opportunity to present their case

C) The inquiry must be presided over by a judge

D) The inquiry must be completed within 30 days

Correct Answer: B

76. Under the POSH Act, which of the following is an obligation of the employer?

A) Providing free legal aid to the respondent

B) Organising workshops and awareness programmes for employees

C) Publishing the names of all complainants

D) Reporting all complaints to the police

Correct Answer: B

77. The employer must display at a conspicuous place in the workplace:

A) The names of all ICC members and the penal consequences of sexual harassment

B) The salary details of all employees

C) The personal details of the aggrieved woman

D) The annual report of the company

Correct Answer: A

78. The employer is required to include information about sexual harassment complaints in its annual report. If no annual report is required, the employer must provide this information to:

A) The National Commission for Women

B) The District Officer

C) The Ministry of Labour

D) The State Human Rights Commission

Correct Answer: B

79. Failure to constitute an ICC by an employer attracts a fine of up to:

A) Rs. 10,000

B) Rs. 25,000

C) Rs. 50,000

D) Rs. 1,00,000

Correct Answer: C

80. If an employer repeats the offence of not constituting an ICC, the penalty:

A) Remains the same

B) Is doubled and may result in cancellation of licence or registration

C) Is reduced on appeal

D) Is converted to imprisonment

Correct Answer: B