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What does POCSO Act 2016 stand for?
What does POCSO Act 2016 stand for?
- Prevention of Crimes against Children and Sexual Offences Act, 2016
- Preventive Offenses against Children and Sexual Offences Act, 2016
- Prohibition of Child Sexual Offenses Act, 2016
- Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2016 (correct)
What is the primary purpose of the POCSO Act 2016?
What is the primary purpose of the POCSO Act 2016?
- To provide guidelines for children's online safety
- To prosecute children for sexual offenses
- To protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation (correct)
- To regulate children's access to adult content
Who is mandated to report cases of child sexual abuse under the POCSO Act 2016?
Who is mandated to report cases of child sexual abuse under the POCSO Act 2016?
- Only medical professionals
- Only the immediate family members of the victim
- Any person who has knowledge of the offense (correct)
- Only law enforcement officials
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POCSO Act 2016
- POCSO stands for Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act
- The primary purpose of the POCSO Act 2016 is to protect children from sexual abuse, sexual harassment, and pornography
- The Act mandates that certain individuals, including doctors, teachers, and social workers, report cases of child sexual abuse to the authorities
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