SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 35

SSC GD Constable (English) - 13 Jan 2023 - Shift 4 • General Awareness • Q35

The _______________ mandates the requirement of POSH policy, in order to prevent
sexual harassment against women in the workplace and also to protect them .

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. “The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal) Act, 2013”

  • The Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace (POSH) Act mandates the requirement of a POSH policy.
  • The POSH Act is a legislative framework in India aimed at preventing and addressing sexual harassment of women in the workplace.
  • It requires employers to develop and implement a POSH policy that outlines procedures for the prevention and redressal of sexual harassment complaints.
  • This policy is crucial for creating a safe and respectful work environment for women and ensuring that incidents of sexual harassment are appropriately dealt with in the workplace.