1. What is the short title of this Act?
a. Child Sexual Offences Act, 2012
b. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012
c. Juvenile Protection Act, 2012
d. Children Rights Act, 2012
2. The POCSO Act, 2012 extends to:
a. Only certain states of India
b. Only Union Territories
c. The whole of India
d. Only areas notified by the Central Government
3. The POCSO Act, 2012 came into force on:
a. 11th December, 1992
b. A date notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette
c. Immediately after enactment in Parliament
d. The date of Constitution of India
4. -The POCSO Act came into force on which date-
a. 12th November 2012
b. 14th November 2012
c. 5th December 2013
d. 7th November 2014
5. Which of the following is a main purpose of the POCSO Act, 2012?
a. To protect children from sexual offences, harassment, and pornography
b. To regulate child labour
c. To provide education rights
d. To ensure nutrition for children
6. Which provision of the Constitution empowers the State to make special provisions for children, as mentioned in the POCSO Act?
a. Article 21
b. Article 14
c. Article 15(3)
d. Article 19
7. The POCSO Act, 2012 provides for:
a. Special Courts for trial of sexual offences against children
b. Only police investigation powers
c. Only civil remedies for children
d. Child adoption procedures
8. The POCSO Act was enacted keeping in mind the standards prescribed by:
a. Universal Declaration of Human Rights
b. Convention on the Rights of the Child (UN)
c. BNS
d. Juvenile Justice Act
9. One of the objectives of the POCSO Act is to ensure:
a. Best interests and well-being of the child at every stage of judicial process
b. Minimum wage for children
c. Educational reservation for children
d. Child adoption procedures
10. The Act prohibits:
a. Sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of children
b. Child labour in factories
c. Malnutrition of children
d. All forms of education for children
11. Sexual exploitation under the POCSO Act includes:
a. Inducement or coercion of a child into unlawful sexual activity
b. Exploitative use of children in prostitution
c. Exploitative use of children in pornographic performances and materials
d. All of the above
12. The POCSO Act recognizes the need for:
a. Protection of privacy and confidentiality of the child in judicial proceedings
b. Minimum wage for children
c. Free education for all children
d. Uniform civil code for children
13. POCSO Act, 2012 was enacted by the Parliament in which year?
a. 2010
b. 2012
c. 2015
d. 2005
14. In the POCSO Act, 2012, “aggravated penetrative sexual assault” is defined in:
a. Section 4
b. Section 5
c. Section 6
d. Section 9
15. Under Section 2(a), the term “aggravated penetrative sexual assault” is applicable:
a. Only to adults above 18 years
b. Only to children under 18 years
c. To all citizens irrespective of age
d. Only in cases of online offences
16. In the POCSO Act, 2012, “aggravated sexual assault” is defined in:
a. Section 4
b. Section 9
c. Section 5
d. Section 12
17. “Aggravated sexual assault” under Section 2(b) applies to:
a. Any person under 18 years of age
b. Only adult victims
c. Only female children
d. Only online abuse cases
18. Aggravated sexual assault includes acts which are:
a. Penetrative sexual assault involving certain aggravated circumstances as specified in Section 9
b. Non-contact harassment only
c. Only child neglect cases
d. Only verbal abuse
19. The term “aggravated sexual assault” under Section 2(b) is:
a. Broader than “aggravated penetrative sexual assault”
b. Narrower than “aggravated penetrative sexual assault”
c. The same as “aggravated penetrative sexual assault”
d. Not related to Section 5
20. Under Section 2(1)(c) of POCSO Act, 2012, “armed forces or security forces” includes:
a. Only the Army
b. Armed forces of the Union, security forces, and police forces as per the Schedule
c. Only paramilitary forces
d. Only State police
21. Section 2(c) of POCSO Act defines “armed forces or security forces” by:
a. Referring to the Constitution of India
b. Referring to a Schedule attached to the Act
c. Using BNS definitions
d. Referring to State laws only
22. Which of the following is included in “armed forces or security forces” under POCSO Act?
a. Central Armed Police Forces
b. Private security agencies
c. International peacekeeping forces
d. Local community volunteers
23. Section 2(c) helps in the application of POCSO Act by:
a. Allowing private organizations to be treated as security forces
b. Clarifying which organized personnel are covered for child protection offences
c. Limiting the Act to urban areas
d. Excluding government employees
24. The definition of “armed forces or security forces” under POCSO Act:
a. Can be expanded by the government notification
b. Cannot be changed under any circumstances
c. Includes international police only
d. Refers to military only
25. Under Section 2(1)(d) of POCSO Act, 2012, a “child” is defined as:
a. Any person below the age of sixteen years
b. Any person below the age of eighteen years
c. Any person below the age of twenty-one years
d. Any minor according to local customs
26. The definition of “child” in POCSO Act is:
a. Same as in the Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
b. Different from the Juvenile Justice Act
c. Defined only for the purpose of education
d. Limited to persons below sixteen years
27. According to POCSO Act, 2012, a person who is 18 years old is:
a. A child
b. Not a child
c. Always a juvenile
d. Automatically an offender
28. If a sexual offence is committed against a 17-year-old, under Section 2(1)(d):
a. It will be treated as an offence against a child
b. It will not fall under POCSO Act
c. Only parents can file the complaint
d. The victim is considered an adult
29. A 17-year-and-11-month-old victim of sexual abuse:
a. Is considered a child under POCSO Act
b. Is considered an adult
c. Cannot file a complaint
d. Will be tried under BNS only
30. Section 2(1)(d) aligns the definition of “child” with:
a. The BNS only
b. United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)
c. Only local laws
d. Employment laws
31. Under Section 2(da) of POCSO Act, 2012, “child pornography” includes:
a. Only photographs of children
b. Any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a child
c. Text messages or emails
d. Audio recordings of abuse
32. Which of the following is included in “child pornography” under POCSO?
a. Digital images created to appear/depict as a child
b. Textual descriptions of sexual acts
c. Audio recordings of threats
d. Legal documents
33. “Child pornography” under Section 2(da) covers:
a. Only real photographs of children
b. Videos, photographs, or computer-generated images indistinguishable from real children
c. Only written stories
d. Social media messages
34. An image modified to appear as a child sexually engaged falls under:
a. Child pornography
b. Not punishable
c. Only a prank
d. Artistic freedom
35. A computer-generated image that looks like a child in a sexual act is:
a. Child pornography
b. Protected under free speech
c. Not covered under POCSO
d. Only illegal if real child is involved
36. Section 2(da) protects children from:
a. Any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct
b. Bullying in schools
c. Theft of property
d. Textual harassment only
37. “Child pornography” under POCSO includes images which are:
a. Created, adapted, or modified, appearing to depict a child
b. Only taken by professional photographers
c. Only taken outside India
d. Only in movies
38. Which of the following falls under the legal definition of child pornography?
a. A cartoon sexually depicting a child
b. A drawing of adults only
c. A legal poster for child safety
d. A school photograph
39. Under Section 2(e) of the POCSO Act, 2012, the meaning of “domestic relationship” is borrowed from:
a. Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
b. Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
c. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005
d. Juvenile Justice Act, 2015
40. Section 2(e) of the POCSO Act refers to which clause of the Domestic Violence Act, 2005?
a. Section 2(a)
b. Section 2(d)
c. Section 2(f)
d. Section 3
41. Section 2(e) of the POCSO Act adopts the definition of “domestic relationship” from:
a. A separate definition under POCSO
b. Judicial interpretation
c. Another Central Act
d. State Government notification
42. A relationship by consanguinity, marriage, or adoption falls under “domestic relationship” as per:
a. BNS,2023
b. BNSS,2023
c. Domestic Violence Act, 2005
d. BSA,2023
43. Under Section 2(e) of POCSO Act, “domestic relationship” includes relationship:
a. Only by blood
b. Only by marriage
c. By consanguinity, marriage, adoption, or living together
d. Only by legal guardianship
44. The phrase “shall have the same meaning” in Section 2(e) indicates:
a. Independent interpretation
b. Partial adoption
c. Complete adoption of definition
d. Judicial discretion
45. “Domestic relationship” under POCSO Act includes persons who:
a. Live together in a shared household at any point of time
b. Are neighbours
c. Work in the same office
d. Study in the same school
46. The relevance of “domestic relationship” in POCSO cases is mainly to:
a. Determine jurisdiction
b. Identify nature of relationship between child and accused
c. Fix limitation period
d. Determine age of child
47. Section 2(e) ensures that the interpretation of “domestic relationship” under POCSO remains:
a. Narrow
b. Ambiguous
c. Consistent with existing law
d. Temporary
48. Under Section 2(f) of the POCSO Act, 2012, the term “penetrative sexual assault” derives its meaning from:
a. Section 5
b. Section 7
c. Section 3
d. Section 9
49. Section 2(f) of the POCSO Act serves the purpose of:
a. Creating a new offence
b. Fixing punishment
c. Avoiding repetition of definitions
d. Providing exceptions
50. Which of the following sections prescribes punishment for penetrative sexual assault?
a. Section 3
b. Section 4
c. Section 5
d. Section 6
51. Section 2(f) read with Section 3 of POCSO Act applies when the victim is:
a. Any person
b. A woman
c. A minor below 18 years
d. A married woman
52. The definition of “penetrative sexual assault” under POCSO is:
a. Gender neutral
b. Applicable only to female victims
c. Applicable only to male victims
d. Applicable only to adults
53. Section 2(f) read with Section 3 primarily aims to:
a. Protect women
b. Protect children from sexual offences
c. Regulate family disputes
d. Control obscene material
54. Under Section 2(g) of the POCSO Act, 2012, the word “prescribed” means:
a. Prescribed by Parliament
b. Prescribed by the Central Government by notification
c. Prescribed by rules made under this Act
d. Prescribed by judicial precedents
55. The definition of “prescribed” in the POCSO Act refers specifically to:
a. Regulations
b. Rules
c. Guidelines
d. Orders
56. Rules referred to in Section 2(g) are made under which authority?
a. BNS,2023
b. BNSS,2023
c. POCSO Act, 2012
d. Juvenile Justice Act
57. The primary purpose of defining “prescribed” in Section 2(g) is to:
a. Fix punishment
b. Avoid ambiguity in delegated powers
c. Create new offences
d. Define jurisdiction
58. Which of the following is NOT covered by the term “prescribed” under Section 2(g)?
a. Rules framed under POCSO Act
b. Procedures laid down in POCSO Rules
c. Conditions specified in POCSO Rules
d. Judicial directions issued by High Courts
59. The meaning of “prescribed” under the POCSO Act is:
a. Context-dependent
b. Left to judicial interpretation
c. Statutorily fixed under Section 2(g)
d. Derived from BNS
60. The term “prescribed” in Section 2(g) excludes:
a. Executive rules
b. Statutory rules
c. Rules framed under the Act
d. Court-made law
61. Under Section 2(h) of the POCSO Act, 2012, the expression “religious institution” means:
a. Any place of public worship
b. Any trust managing religious activities
c. Same meaning as assigned under the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988
d. Any institution notified by State Government
62. Section 2(h) of the POCSO Act adopts the definition of “religious institution” from which Act?
a. Indian Trusts Act, 1882
b. Places of Worship Act, 1991
c. Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988
d. Wakf Act, 1995
63. The Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act referred to in Section 2(h) was enacted in the year:
a. 1985
b. 1986
c. 1988
d. 1991
64. The Act number of the Religious Institutions (Prevention of Misuse) Act, 1988 is:
a. Act 39 of 1988
b. Act 40 of 1988
c. Act 41 of 1988
d. Act 42 of 1988
65. Which principle of statutory interpretation applies to Section 2(h)?
a. Ejusdem generis
b. Literal rule
c. Incorporation by reference
d. Mischief rule
66. The expression “shall have the same meaning as assigned to it” indicates that the definition is:
a. Optional
b. Directory
c. Mandatory
d. Illustrative
67. Under Section 2(i) of the POCSO Act, 2012, the term “sexual assault” means:
a. Any sexual offence against a child
b. The offence described under Section 8
c. The same meaning as assigned in Section 7
d. Any act involving sexual intent
68. Section 2(i) of the POCSO Act is an example of which type of definition?
a. Exhaustive definition
b. Inclusive definition
c. Referential definition
d. Explanatory definition
69. For determining whether an act amounts to “sexual assault” under POCSO, the court must examine:
a. Section 2(i) only
b. Section 8
c. Section 7
d. Schedule to the Act
70. Which section prescribes punishment for sexual assault defined under Section 7?
a. Section 6
b. Section 8
c. Section 10
d. Section 12
71. Under the POCSO Act, “sexual assault” involves:
a. Penetrative acts only
b. Acts without physical contact
c. Physical contact with sexual intent as defined in Section 7
d. Pornographic acts only
72. The definition of “sexual assault” under Section 7 applies to acts committed against:
a. Any woman
b. Any person
c. Any child
d. Any minor above 16 years
73. If an act does not satisfy the ingredients of Section 7, it:
a. Still amounts to sexual assault under Section 2(i)
b. Amounts to aggravated sexual assault
c. Cannot be treated as sexual assault under POCSO
d. Automatically becomes penetrative sexual assault
74. The offence of sexual assault under POCSO is classified as:
a. Non-cognizable and bailable
b. Cognizable and non-bailable
c. Compoundable
d. Civil wrong
75. The detailed definition of “sexual harassment” under the POCSO Act is contained in:
a. Section 2(j)
b. Section 7
c. Section 11
d. Section 12
76. Which section of the POCSO Act prescribes punishment for sexual harassment?
a. Section 8
b. Section 9
c. Section 10
d. Section 12
77. Sexual harassment under the POCSO Act primarily includes:
a. Penetrative acts
b. Physical contact with sexual intent
c. Non-penetrative acts and conduct specified in Section 11
d. Penetrative acts and conduct specified in Section 11
78. The offence of sexual harassment under POCSO applies when the victim is:
a. Any woman
b. Any minor below 16 years
c. Any child below 18 years
d. Only a school-going child
79. If an act does not fall within Section 11, it:
a. Still amounts to sexual harassment under Section 2(j)
b. Becomes sexual assault
c. Cannot be treated as sexual harassment under POCSO
d. Automatically becomes aggravated sexual assault
80. Sexual harassment under POCSO is classified as:
a. Civil wrong
b. Compoundable offence
c. Cognizable offence
d. Bailable offence only
81. Under Section 2(k) of the POCSO Act, a “shared household” refers to:
a. Any house owned by the child
b. A household where the accused lives or has lived in a domestic relationship with the child
c. A house jointly owned by family members
d. A temporary shelter home
82. For a house to qualify as a “shared household” under POCSO, the accused must:
a. Currently live with the child only
b. Have lived with the child at any time in a domestic relationship
c. Be the legal guardian of the child
d. Own the property
83. Which of the following is NOT required to establish a “shared household” under POCSO?
a. Domestic relationship with the child
b. Residence at any time
c. Ownership of the house by the accused
d. Connection with the alleged offence
84. Which statement correctly reflects Section 2(k)?
a. Shared household means only a jointly owned property
b. Shared household includes a house where the accused stayed temporarily
c. Shared household requires a domestic relationship and co-residence at any time
d. Shared household excludes past residences
85. If the accused lived with the child earlier but not at the time of offence, the house can still be treated as a shared household:
a. No, current residence is mandatory
b. Yes, past residence is sufficient
c. Only if the accused owns the house
d. Only with court permission
86. The term “shared household” under POCSO is broader than ordinary residential meaning because it includes:
a. Only owned houses
b. Only rented houses
c. Present and past co-residence
d. Only joint family houses
87. Section 2(k) of the POCSO Act is similar in concept to which law?
a. BNS,2023
b. Juvenile Justice Act
c. Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act
d. BSA,2023
88. The definition of shared household under Section 2(k) strengthens the Act by:
a. Expanding property rights
b. Covering domestic abuse within family settings
c. Limiting the scope of offences
d. Excluding past relationships
89. Under Section 2(l) of the POCSO Act, a “Special Court” is:
a. Any criminal court dealing with child offences
b. A Family Court
c. A court designated under Section 28 of the Act
d. A Children’s Court under JJ Act
90. Which authority designates a Special Court under the POCSO Act?
a. Supreme Court
b. High Court
c. State Government
d. Central Government
91. The primary purpose of establishing Special Courts under POCSO is to:
a. Reduce burden on regular courts
b. Ensure speedy and child-friendly trial
c. Try all offences against women
d. Conduct in-camera trials only
92. A Special Court under POCSO is generally presided over by:
a. Judicial Magistrate First Class
b. Metropolitan Magistrate
c. Sessions Judge or Additional Sessions Judge
d. Family Court Judge
93. Which of the following cases is triable exclusively by a Special Court under POCSO?
a. Kidnapping
b. Sexual offences against children
c. Domestic violence
d. Juvenile delinquency
94. The designation of a Special Court under Section 28 is mandatory for:
a. Every district
b. Every State
c. Each High Court
d. Each police station
95. If no Special Court is designated, which court can try POCSO offences?
a. Juvenile Justice Board
b. Family Court
c. Court of Session
d. Magistrate Court
96. A Special Court under POCSO also has the powers of:
a. Civil Court
b. Children’s Court
c. Court of Session
d. High Court
97. Evidence of a child victim under POCSO is recorded primarily by:
a. Police officer
b. Magistrate
c. Special Court
d. Child Welfare Committee
98. The Special Court is required to complete the trial, as far as possible, within:
a. Six months
b. One year
c. Two years
d. Three months
99. The establishment of Special Courts under POCSO reflects which constitutional mandate?
a. Article 14
b. Article 19
c. Article 15(3)
d. Article 21A
100. A Special Court under POCSO can take cognizance of an offence:
a. Only on police report
b. Only on complaint by parents
c. Without the accused being committed for trial
d. Only after inquiry by Magistrate
101. Under Section 2(m) of the POCSO Act, “Special Public Prosecutor” means:
a. Any senior advocate
b. A Public Prosecutor appointed under Section 24 BNSS
c. A Public Prosecutor appointed under Section 32 of the Act
d. A Government Pleader
102. Who appoints the Special Public Prosecutor under the POCSO Act?
a. Central Government
b. High Court
c. State Government
d. District Judge
103. The primary role of a Special Public Prosecutor under POCSO is to:
a. Assist police investigation
b. Represent the victim privately
c. Conduct prosecution before the Special Court
d. Decide compensation
104. The appointment of a Special Public Prosecutor ensures:
a. Faster investigation
b. Specialized handling of child sexual offence cases
c. Free legal aid to accused
d. Summary trials
105. Which qualification is essential for appointment as a Special Public Prosecutor under POCSO?
a. Minimum 3 years practice
b. Minimum 5 years practice
c. Minimum 7 years practice
d. Judicial service experience
106. The definition of Special Public Prosecutor under Section 2(m) is:
a. Inclusive
b. Exhaustive
c. Penal
d. Ambiguous
107. Section 2(2) of the POCSO Act provides that undefined terms shall derive meaning from:
a. Only BNS
b. Only BNSS
c. Only JJ Act
d. BNS, BNSS, JJ Act and IT Act
108. If a term is not defined in the POCSO Act but is defined in BNS, its meaning shall be taken from:
a. POCSO Rules
b. BNS
c. BSA
d. Constitution
109. The reference to the BNSS, 2023 in Section 2(2) relates to:
a. Trial procedure
b. Investigation procedure
c. Meaning of undefined terms
d. Punishment
110. The Information Technology Act, 2000 is relevant under Section 2(2) mainly for interpretation of:
a. Sexual assault
b. Child pornography and electronic evidence
c. Punishment
d. Age of consent
111. Section 2(2) ensures consistency of POCSO Act with:
a. Constitution only
b. International conventions
c. Existing criminal laws
d. Civil laws
112. The purpose of Section 2(2) is to:
a. Create new definitions
b. Avoid ambiguity in interpretation
c. Override BNS
d. Limit judicial power
113. Section 2(2) applies when:
a. A term is expressly defined in POCSO
b. A term is not defined in POCSO
c. A punishment is prescribed
d. A Special Court is established
114. Section 3 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Sexual harassment
b. Sexual assault
c. Penetrative sexual assault
d. Aggravated sexual assault
115. A person commits penetrative sexual assault when the act is done against:
a. A woman
b. A minor girl
c. A child
d. Any person
116. For the purposes of Section 3, “child” means a person:
a. Below 16 years
b. Below 18 years
c. Below 21 years
d. Of unsound mind
117. Penetration of penis “to any extent” into which of the following amounts to penetrative sexual assault?
a. Only vagina
b. Vagina and anus
c. Vagina, mouth, urethra or anus
d. Only anus
118. Under Section 3(a), penetration “to any extent” means:
a. Complete penetration is necessary
b. Partial penetration is sufficient
c. Injury must be caused
d. Emission is required
119. Insertion of which of the following into the child’s body constitutes penetrative sexual assault under Section 3(b)?
a. Penis only
b. Any object or part of body other than penis
c. Tongue only
d. Hand over clothes
120. Insertion of a finger into the anus of a child is covered under:
a. Section 7
b. Section 8
c. Section 3(b)
d. Section 11
121. Manipulation of any part of the child’s body causing penetration amounts to:
a. Sexual harassment
b. Penetrative sexual assault
c. Attempt
d. Outraging modesty
122. Under Section 3(c), actual physical penetration by the accused is:
a. Mandatory
b. Optional
c. Not required if penetration is caused by manipulation
d. Required only for conviction
123. Oral sexual acts with a child fall under:
a. Sexual harassment
b. Sexual assault
c. Penetrative sexual assault
d. Attempt to assault
124. Making a child apply his mouth to the genital of another person amounts to:
a. No offence
b. Sexual assault
c. Penetrative sexual assault
d. Sexual harassment
125. Consent of the child is:
a. Relevant
b. Irrelevant
c. Relevant if child is above 16
d. Relevant with parental consent
126. Even minimal penetration is sufficient to constitute offence because:
a. Law presumes injury
b. “To any extent” is used in Section 3
c. Medical report is compulsory
d. Child testimony is irrelevant
127. Penetration of penis into mouth of a child is covered under:
a. Section 7
b. Section 11
c. Section 3(a)
d. Section 3(d)
128. Causing penetration by manipulating the child’s body without touching genital directly falls under:
a. Attempt
b. Section 3(c)
c. Section 7
d. Section 11
129. Section 3 criminalises acts done:
a. Directly only
b. Indirectly only
c. Directly or indirectly
d. Only by force
130. The gravity of offence under Section 3 is primarily based on:
a. Consent
b. Nature of penetration
c. Age of accused
d. Relationship with child
131. Section 4 of the POCSO Act provides punishment for:
a. Sexual assault
b. Sexual harassment
c. Penetrative sexual assault
d. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault
132. Minimum punishment under Section 4(1) is:
a. 5 years imprisonment
b. 7 years imprisonment
c. 10 years imprisonment
d. 14 years imprisonment
133. Maximum punishment under Section 4(1) may extend to:
a. 20 years imprisonment
b. Rigorous imprisonment for life
c. Imprisonment for life
d. Death penalty
134. Punishment under Section 4(1) is:
a. Only imprisonment
b. Only fine
c. Imprisonment or fine
d. Imprisonment and fine
135. The term “imprisonment of either description” means:
a. Simple imprisonment only
b. Rigorous imprisonment only
c. Simple or rigorous imprisonment
d. Preventive detention
136. Section 4(2) applies when penetrative sexual assault is committed on a child below:
a. 18 years
b. 17 years
c. 16 years
d. 14 years
137. Minimum punishment under Section 4(2) is:
a. 10 years
b. 14 years
c. 20 years
d. Life imprisonment
138. Maximum punishment under Section 4(2) may extend to:
a. Life imprisonment
b. Life imprisonment till remission
c. Life imprisonment for remainder of natural life
d. Death penalty
139. Fine imposed under Section 4(1) shall be:
a. Nominal
b. Maximum
c. Just and reasonable
d. Optional
140. Fine imposed under Section 4 is to be paid to:
a. State Government
b. Central Government
c. Child Welfare Committee
d. Victim
141. Fine under Section 4(3) is meant to meet:
a. Legal expenses
b. Compensation only
c. Medical expenses and rehabilitation
d. Court expenses
142. Section 4(3) specifically deals with:
a. Imprisonment
b. Nature of offence
c. Utilisation of fine
d. Appeal
143. Section 4 prescribes punishment for offence defined under:
a. Section 3
b. Section 5
c. Section 7
d. Section 9
144. Enhanced punishment under Section 4(2) is based on:
a. Gender of child
b. Age of accused
c. Age of victim
d. Nature of injury
145. Can the court award punishment less than 10 years under Section 4(1)?
a. Yes, with reasons
b. Yes, in special cases
c. No
d. Yes, with victim consent
146. Section 4(2) was strengthened primarily to:
a. Reduce pendency
b. Protect younger children
c. Increase conviction rate
d. Remove discretion of courts
147. Life imprisonment under Section 4(1) differs from Section 4(2) because:
a. Section 4(1) excludes fine
b. Section 4(2) defines life as remainder of natural life
c. Section 4(1) applies only to boys
d. Section 4(2) applies only to girls
148. Section 4 punishment applies irrespective of:
a. Consent of child
b. Relationship with child
c. Gender of accused
d. All of the above
149. Section 4 reflects which principle of criminal jurisprudence?
a. Reformative theory
b. Deterrent theory
c. Preventive theory
d. All of the above
150. Section 5 of the POCSO Act deals with:
a. Penetrative sexual assault
b. Sexual assault
c. Aggravated penetrative sexual assault
d. Aggravated sexual assault