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WorksheetsSexual Harassment Act
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
When did the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act come into effect?
2010
2012
2013
2014
The Act extends to:
Urban areas only
Rural areas only
The whole of India
Only workplaces under the Central Government
Who is considered an "aggrieved woman" under the Act?
Only employed women
Women over 18 years only
Any woman of any age alleging sexual harassment
Female students only
Which Article of the Indian Constitution ensures a woman's right to equality?
Article 19
Article 21
Article 15
Article 14
What does the Internal Complaints Committee require at the workplace?
Minimum 50 workers
One male and one female member
At least 10 employees are included in the workplace
External judge
The Local Complaints Committee is constituted when:
The complaint is anonymous
There are more than 100 workers
No Internal Committee exists
The respondent is a woman
Sexual harassment includes:
Offering help with work
Professional criticism
Making sexually coloured remarks
Asking for a transfer
Which of the following is not considered workplace under this Act?
Private offices
Hospitals
Personal friends' homes
Educational institutions
The Internal Committee's inquiry should be completed within:
30 days
45 days
60 days
90 days
Under Section 3, sexual harassment includes:
Performance evaluation
Unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct
Offering feedback
Asking for medical reports
Conciliation under the Act cannot be based on:
Apology
Written agreement
Monetary settlement
Mutual understanding
Which one of the following is not an impact of inappropriate behaviour?
Traumatic stress
Depression
Defamation
Cheerfulness
The District Officer is notified by:
High Court
Central Vigilance Commission
Appropriate Government
Internal Committee
A complaint must be filed within:
One month
Three months
Six months
One year
The minimum number of members in Internal Committee is:
Two
Three
Four
Five
Who provides assistance to the aggrieved woman to write a complaint?
Employer
HR Manager
Presiding Officer or Member of the Committee
Police
Action during the pendency of inquiry may include:
Suspension of committee
Termination of respondent
Leave up to 3 months for the aggrieved woman
Promotion for the respondent
What is the penalty for non-compliance by employer under the Act?
₹10,000
₹25,000
₹50,000
₹1,00,000
Information regarding complaints must not be published to protect:
The company
Witnesses
Identity of aggrieved woman
Internal affairs
If the complaint is found false with malicious intent, what action can be taken?
Arrest without inquiry
Penalty without proof
Disciplinary action after inquiry
Case closed silently
The term for any committee member is up to:
1 year
2 years
3 years
5 years
The Act is applicable to:
Only government sectors
Only private sectors
Both government and private workplaces
Only educational institutions
The duties of employer include all except:
Conduct awareness workshops
Pay compensation to accused
Provide safe environment
Display consequences of sexual harassment
Who is the Presiding Officer of ICC in DIET, Balangir ?
Arati Sahoo
Chinmayee Sahu
Dr. Jay Prakash Das
Sapna Seth
An aggrieved woman unable to complain due to death or incapacity may be represented by:
Neighbour
Legal heir or prescribed person
Media
None
