This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Maternal and child care, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
POSCO act related to 
Select and explain. 
A. Consumer protection, B. Child Protection, C. Women Protection, D. Cigarette Smoking
B: Child Protection
Answer: B: Child Protection 
Explanation: The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 deals with sexual offences against persons below 18 years of age, who are deemed as children. The Act for the first time defines "penetrative sexual assault", "sexual assault" and "sexual harassment". The Act incorporates child-friendly procedures for repoing, recording, investigation and trial offences. The Act provides for stringent punishments which have been graded as per the gravity of the offence.