2026 · Q103
Which of the following acts/behaviour shall amount to 'sexual harassment' as per the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 ?
- 1Verbal remarks of sexual nature
- 2Non-verbal conduct of sexual nature
- 3Physical conduct of sexual nature Select the answer using the codes given below :
General KnowledgeIndian Polity and Governance
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1, 2 and 3
- D3 only
Explanation
Section 2(n) of the 2013 Act defines sexual harassment to include physical contact and advances, sexually coloured remarks, and any other unwelcome physical, verbal, or non-verbal conduct of a sexual nature. Verbal remarks of sexual nature, non-verbal conduct of sexual nature, and physical conduct of sexual nature are therefore all covered. Hence all three amount to sexual harassment under the Act.