Indian Penal Code Section 354A Quiz

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What type of offense is sexual harassment under the Indian Penal Code?

  • Bailable offense
  • Cognizable offense (correct)
  • Non-cognizable offense
  • Compoundable offense

What is the maximum punishment for a man committing the offense of sexual harassment by making sexually colored remarks?

  • 3 years rigorous imprisonment or fine or both
  • 2 years rigorous imprisonment or fine or both
  • 1 year imprisonment of either description or fine or both (correct)
  • No punishment is specified for this offense

Which of the following acts does not constitute the offense of sexual harassment under the Indian Penal Code?

  • Physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures
  • Commenting on a woman's physical appearance in a complimentary manner (correct)
  • Showing pornography against the will of a woman
  • A demand or request for sexual favors

What is the maximum punishment for a man committing the offense of sexual harassment by physical contact and advances involving unwelcome and explicit sexual overtures or by a demand or request for sexual favors?

<p>3 years rigorous imprisonment or fine or both (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following acts does not constitute the offense of sexual harassment under the Indian Penal Code?

<p>Gifting a woman flowers on her birthday (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the punishment for a man committing the offense of sexual harassment by showing pornography against the will of a woman?

<p>1 year imprisonment of either description or fine or both (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT considered part of the 'workplace' as defined in the text?

<p>An employee's private residence (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following circumstances may constitute sexual harassment?

<p>Offering a promotion in exchange for sexual favors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions may create a hostile work environment and constitute sexual harassment?

<p>Interfering with someone's work or intimidating them (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a circumstance that may constitute sexual harassment according to the text?

<p>Giving an employee a negative performance review (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Internal Committee (ICC)?

<p>To prevent sexual harassment and deal with complaints effectively (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about sexual harassment is NOT supported by the text?

<p>Sexual harassment is only committed by men against women (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions would NOT be considered sexual harassment?

<p>Complimenting a coworker's professional achievements (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as a factor in the company's decision to establish an Internal Committee?

<p>The company's commitment to diversity and inclusion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions could be considered sexual harassment if it creates an intimidating or offensive work environment?

<p>Telling an inappropriate joke (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the prevention of sexual harassment is supported by the text?

<p>The company's Internal Committee is responsible for preventing sexual harassment and addressing complaints (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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