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POCSO Act

Practice test 3

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In which year was the POCSO Act enacted in India?

2013

2011

2010

2012

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The POCSO Act mandates the establishment of what specialized units or officers?

Every police station

Every district

None of the above

Both 1 and 2

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Is anticipatory bail available for persons accused under the POCSO Act?

Anticipatory bail can be granted at the discretion of the court.

Anticipatory bail is always available.

Anticipatory bail is granted for offenses where the punishment is less than 6 years of imprisonment.

Anticipatory bail is not available.

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What is the purpose of establishing Special Courts under the POCSO Act?

They are only for child witnesses.

They are established to provide a friendly atmosphere to the child.

They are optional under the Act.

They have the power to override the provisions of the POCSO Act.

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What is the punishment for storing/preserving pornographic material involving a child as per the POCSO Act?

Fine only

Imprisonment for up to five years, and fine

Imprisonment for up to three years, or fine, or both

Imprisonment for up to seven years, and fine

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In the context of the POCSO Act, what constitutes “aggravated penetrative sexual assault”?

Both 1 and 2

None of the above

Involves physical injury

Is committed by a person in a position of trust or authority

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As per the POCSO Act, what does “child pornography” include?

Sculptures only

Written material depicting a child in obscene acts

Animated films only

Visual depiction of a child in sexually explicit acts or conduct

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As per the POCSO Act, how relevant is the consent of the child in determining the commission of an offense?

Irrelevant in determining the commission of an offense

Only relevant if the child is above 12 years of age

Relevant in determining the commission of an offense

Only relevant if the child is above 16 years of age

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The POCSO Act prescribes the establishment of what type of national database or register?

Child victims of trafficking

Offenders in sexual crimes against children

Missing children

Juvenile offenders

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Who is considered a mandatory reporter under the POCSO Act?

Educational institution staff

Social workers

All of the above

Medical professionals

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The POCSO Act includes provisions for what aspect of child welfare?

Rehabilitation of the child

Rehabilitation of the accused

Punishment to the informer

Compensation to the perpetrator

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A court adjudicating a matter under the POCSO Act has the power to do what?

Direct payment of fines to the government only

Terminate parental rights

Both 1 and 3

Award compensation to the child

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Which actions related to child pornography are criminalized under the POCSO Act?

Distribution of child pornography

Possession of child pornography

Creation of child pornography

All of the above

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The POCSO Act was specifically designed to protect which group of individuals?

Women

Children

All of the above

Senior citizens

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What does the POCSO Act specify about the burden of proof in cases of child sexual abuse?

The burden of proof shifts to the accused in certain circumstances.

The accused is considered innocent until proven guilty.

The accused is considered guilty until proven innocent.

The burden of proof is on the child.

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The POCSO Act requires the Special Court to complete the trial within how much time?

As long as necessary

One month

Six months

One year

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What does not fall under the term “penetrative sexual assault” in the POCSO Act?

Penetration with an object or any other body part

Medical examination

Penetration with penis

Oral penetration

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Which body is authorized to make rules under the POCSO Act?

The High Courts

The Supreme Court

The State Government

The Central Government

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Which section of the POCSO Act deals with the use of a child for pornographic purposes?

Section 13

Section 16

Section 15

Section 14

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According to the POCSO Act, what is the maximum period for the police to complete the investigation of a case?

Six months

Two months

Three months

One month

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How does the POCSO Act categorize the offenses listed within it?

Cognizable and non-bailable

Non-cognizable and bailable

Non-cognizable and non-bailable

Cognizable and bailable

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The POCSO Act prescribes which kind of trial procedure to protect the child’s identity?

In-camera trial

Victim protection program

Witness anonymity scheme

Closed-door hearing

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Under the POCSO Act, up to what age is a person considered a child?

18 years

21 years

16 years

14 years

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What is the full form of POCSO?

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences

Prevention of Children from Sexual Offenses

Protection of Childhood from Sexual Offenses

Prevention of Childhood from Sexual Operations

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Under the POCSO Act, who is authorized to record the statement of the child?

Only a female police officer

A magistrate

Any police officer

Only a police officer not below the rank of sub-inspector

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Under the POCSO Act, what is the term used for the individual who reports the offense?

Designated Officer

Complainant

Reporter

Informant

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Which authority is designated to monitor the implementation of the POCSO Act?

The Ministry of Law and Justice

The Ministry of Women and Child Development

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)

The Supreme Court of India

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What is the minimum prescribed punishment under the POCSO Act for committing sexual assault?

Imprisonment for not less than five years

Life imprisonment

Imprisonment for not less than seven years

Imprisonment for not less than three years

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What does the POCSO Act say about the media disclosure of the identity of a child victim?

It is permissible with the permission of the court

It is permitted if in the public interest

It is strictly prohibited

It is allowed with parental consent

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The POCSO Act has provision for the anonymity of whom?

Offender

Judge

Child

Public

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