Pretest-POSH - Vidyadhara Consultancy

POSH Pre-Test

Welcome to your POSH Pre-Test

Instructions:

There are 15 multiple choice questions.

1 mark is allotted to each question.

The assessment duration is 10 minutes.

There is only one correct answer.

No negative marking in this assessment.

Please read the question and options carefully and select the most appropriate answer.

1 / 15

Who appoints the members of the Internal Complaints Committee (ICC)?

The HR department

The employees

The government

The employer

2 / 15

Under the POSH Act, who is responsible for ensuring a safe workplace?

Employees

All of the given options

The Government

Employers

3 / 15

Which legislation governs the Prevention of Sexual Harassment at the workplace in India?

Equality Act, 2010

Labour Code, 2019

Indian Penal Code, 1860

POSH Act, 2013

4 / 15

What type of training is mandatory under the POSH Act for employees?

Leadership training

Sensitization and awareness training on sexual harassment

Health and safety training

Technical training

5 / 15

What is the role of the Local Complaints Committee (LCC)?

Replace the ICC in every organization

Handle POSH complaints in organizations with fewer than 10 employees

Supervise all ICCs in the region

Investigate criminal cases unrelated to workplace harassment

6 / 15

Which of the following is a key principle of the POSH Act?

Ensuring gender equality in the workplace

Ignoring complaints from non-permanent employees

Protecting only senior employees

Punishing false accusations harshly

7 / 15

Can the POSH Act be applied to incidents occurring outside the workplace?

No, only within the office premises

No, unless both parties agree

Yes, if related to work

Yes, but only during work hours

8 / 15

What is the purpose of workplace sensitization programs under the POSH Act?

To provide training for career advancement

To teach employees how to handle legal cases

To educate employees on acceptable workplace behavior and POSH policies

To reduce the number of workplace complaints

9 / 15

What is the timeline for filing a complaint under the POSH Act?

Within 1 year of the incident

Within 90 days of the incident

Within 6 months of the incident

Within 3 days of the incident

10 / 15

Which of the following is a responsibility of the employer under the POSH Act?

Ignore complaints unless submitted in writing

Punish the complainant for false accusations without inquiry

Allow harassment cases to be resolved informally

Conduct awareness programs for employees

11 / 15

Can a contractual worker file a POSH complaint?

Yes, if the harassment occurs at the workplace

No, only permanent employees are eligible

No, unless the employer permits it

Yes, but only through a mediator

12 / 15

Can an aggrieved woman approach the court if dissatisfied with the ICC's findings?

Only if a mediator is involved

Only if the employer agrees

Yes, within the time prescribed by law

No, the ICC's decision is final

13 / 15

Can POSH complaints be withdrawn during the inquiry process?

Yes, with mutual consent of the complainant and the accused

Only if the ICC recommends it

Yes, if the complainant submits a written request for withdrawal

No, once filed, the complaint cannot be withdrawn

14 / 15

What should employees do if they witness sexual harassment?

Support the victim in reporting the incident

Ignore it unless they are affected

Confront the harasser directly

Stay silent to avoid involvement

15 / 15

What action can the ICC take if an employee is found guilty of sexual harassment?

Any of the option

Financial compensation to the victim

Written apology

Termination of employment