Repeated Questions: POCSO Act 2012

This blog post contains repeatedly asked questions from previous year's Kerala PSC question papers on the topic "POCSO Act."


     

    POCSO Act, 2012


    • The POCSO Act is related to – Child Sexual abuse. (Deputy Collector SC/ST, 2019)
    • POCSO Act meant – Protection of Children from Sexual Offences. (Draftsman Gr II (Mechanical), 2017)
    • Which is the Act passed by the Parliament of India regarding child sexual Abuse? POCSO Act. (Labour Welfare Officer, 2022)
    • POCSO Act 2012 is related to – Children. (Lecturer in Educational Psychology, 2018)
    • POSCO Act came into force on – 2012. (Health Inspector Grade II (SR for ST only), 2022)
      • When was the POCSO Act passed? 2012. (Weaving Master, 2017; Pharmacist Grade II(SR for SC/ST), 2017)
      • Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act (POCSO Act) is passed in the year – 2012. (Lecturer Gr II Home Science, 2016)
      • In which year India introduced the Act for the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO)? 2012. (LD Typist, 2017)
      • In which year India introduced the act for the protection of children from sexual offences (pocso)? 2012. (Part Time Junior Language Teacher Sanskrit, 2022)
      • In which year, The Protection of Children from Sexual Offense Act [POCSO] was passed? 2012. (Assistant Manager, 2016)
    • POCSO Act was enacted by the parliament in the year – 2012. (ICDS, 2020)
    • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is applicable to India in – 2012. (Junior Instructor (Draughtsman - Civil) (SR for SC/ST), 2017)
    • POCSO Act come into force on – 14th November, 2012. (Telephone Operator (Degree Level Main Exam), 2023)
    • Which act was passed in 2012 deals with issues of sexual offenses against children? (Computer Operator, 2024)
      • (A) POCSO             (B) POSCO
      • (C) POXCO             (D) POCXO 

    • A child under POCSO act is under the age of – 18 years. (Probation Officer Grade II, 2019) 
      • Under the POCSO Act, 2012 the definition of child is "any person below the age of ____________ years – 18. (Welfare Organiser, 2022)
      • As per POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act 2012, a child is defined as any person under the age of – 18 years. (Medical Officer Visha, 2017)
    • Which body initiated the POCSO e-box an online complaint management system for easy and direct reporting of sexual offence against children? National Commission for Protection of Child Rights. (Probation Officer Grade II, 2019) 
    • Which of the following is a significant feature of the POCSO Act, 2012, regarding the trial of offenses?  (Probation Officer Grade II, 2024) 
      • (A) Trials are conducted in public to ensure transparency
      • (B) Trials must be completed within six months
      • (C) The accused can cross-examine the child victim
      • (D) Legal representation for the accused is not allowed
    • Which of the following statement is/are correct about POCSO? (Degree Level Preliminary Exam, 2021)
      • (i) A special law to protect children from offences of sexual harassment.
      • (ii) POCSO is gender neutral.
      • (iii) In-camera trial of cases.

        • (A) Only (i) and (ii)                    (B) Only (i) and (iii)
        • (C) Only (ii) and (iii)                  (D) All the above (i, ii and iii)

    • Which statement stands valid in regard with the POCSO Act? (Sub Inspector of Police, 2022)
    •  i. Every crime against children must be reported as per POCSO Act.
    •  ii. Those who do not report sexual offences against children may be punished as per the Act.
      •  (A) Only i         (B) Only ii          (C) Both i and ii           (D) None of the above





    Sections of POCSO Act, 2012


    • Section 12 of the POCSO Act, 2012 deals with – (Sub Inspector of Police, 2022)
      •  (A) Punishment for sexual harassment                   (B) Sexual assault
      •  (C) Penetrative sexual assault                                     (D) Abetment of an offence

    • As per the POCSO Act, 2012, the punishment for penetrative sexual assault is – Not less than 7 years but may extend up to imprisonment for life. (Senior Superintendent/ Assistant Treasury Officer, 2022)
    • Read Statement I and II : (Assistant (Degree Level Main Exam), 2022)
    •  Statement I: The publisher or owner of the media or studio or photographic facilities shall be jointly and severally liable for the acts and omissions of his employee.
    •  Statement II: Any person who contravenes the provisions of sub-section (1) or sub-section (2) shall be liable to be punished with imprisonment of either description for a period which shall not be less than six months, but which may extend to one year or with fine or withboth.
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      • Choose the correct option as per the provisions of the POCSO Act.

      •  (A) Both I and II are correct as per Sec. 24 of the POCSO Act
      •  (B) Both I and II are incorrect as per Sec. 24 of the POCSO Act
      •  (C) Both I and II are correct as per Sec. 23 of the POCSO Act
      •  (D) Both I and II are incorrect as per Sec. 23 of the POCSO Act

    • Which among the following is/are considered as sexual offences against children under POCSO Act 2012? (Non Vocational Teacher Chemistry (By Transfer), 2023)
      • (i)     Penetrative sexual assault
      • (ii)    Aggravated penetrative sexual assault
      • (iii)   Aggravated sexual assault
      • (iv)   Sexual harassment

      •         (A) Only (i), (ii) and (iii)
      •         (B) Only (i), (iii) and (iv)
      •         (C) Only (i), (ii) and (iv)
      •         (D) All the above

    • With reference to the POCSO Act, 2012, match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists: (Assistant (Degree Level Main Exam), 2022)
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      •    List – I                                                         List – II
      •  a. Sexual Assault                                          i. Sec. 11
      •  b. Sexual Harassment                                  ii. Sec. 7
      •  c. Abetment                                                 iii. Sec. 16
      •  d. Punishment for false complaint              iv. Sec. 22

        •  Codes :
        •  (A) ii i iii iv
        •  (B) i ii iii iv
        •  (C) iii ii iv i
        •  (D) i iv ii iii 

    • Which of the following statement is/are correct about the POCSO Act, 2012? (Junior Assistant/ Cashier (Degree Level Main Exam), 2023)
      • The medical examination of a child in respect of whom any offence has been committed under this Act shall be conducted

      • i. In accordance with Section 164A of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
      • ii. The medical examination shall be conducted in the presence of the parent of the child or any other person in whom the child reposes trust or confidence.
      • iii. In the absence of parent or any other person in whom the child reposes trust or confidence, the medical examination shall be conducted in the presence of a woman nominated by the head of the medical institution.

      • (A) Only i                                 (B) Only i and ii
      • (C) Only ii and iii                     (D) All of the above (i, ii and iii)

    • Choose incorrect statement/s regarding The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012: (Deputy District Education Media Officer, 2022)
      • (i) A person is said to commit “penetrative sexual assault” if he penetrates his penis, to any extent, into the vagina, mouth, urethra or anus of a child or makes the child to do so with him or any other person.
      • (ii) Punishment for using child for pornographic purposes. Whoever, uses a child or children for pornographic purposes shall be punished with imprisonment of either description which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine and in the event of second or subsequent conviction with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to nine years.
      • (iii) In the presence of the child’s parents or any other adult the kid has faith or trust in, the Magistrate or the police officer, as the case may be, shall record the statement as spoken by the child.
        • (A) (i) and (ii)                    (B) (ii)
        • (C) (ii) and (iii)                  (D)  None of the above 

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    POCSO Amendment Act 2019


    •  As per the POCSO Amendment Act 2019, penetrative sexual assault on child less than 16 years is – Imprisonment for 20 years which may be extended for remainder of natural life and also fine. (Medical Officer (Visha), 2024)
    • Assertion: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act is a legal framework in India that aims to protect children from sexual abuse and exploitation. 
    • Statement: The POCSO Act provides legal provisions for the mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse cases and the establishment of special courts for the speedy trial of such offenses.
      • Which of the following options best describes the relationship between the assertion and the statement? (Medical Social Worker, 2023)

      • (A) Both the assertion and the statement are true, and the statement is the correct explanation of the assertion.
      • (B) Both the assertion and the statement are true, but the statement is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
      • (C) The assertion is true, but the statement is false.
      • (D) The assertion is false, but the statement is true. 

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