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This section includes 225 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 51. |
Employees’ Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal was constituted under Section ....... the this act |
| A. | 6d |
| B. | 7c |
| C. | 6a |
| D. | 7d |
| Answer» E. | |
| 52. |
This Act shall not apply to any establishment registered under the Co-operative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912),employing less than ------- persons and working without the aid of power |
| A. | 100 |
| B. | 70 |
| C. | 50 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» D. 20 | |
| 53. |
An employer who contravenes or makes default in complying with the provisions of section 6 of this act, shall bepunishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to _____ years |
| A. | 1 |
| B. | 2 |
| C. | 3 |
| D. | 5 |
| Answer» D. 5 | |
| 54. |
Under this act, how many members are appointed by the Central Government in Central Board representingemployees in the establishments to which the Scheme applies |
| A. | 15 |
| B. | 10 |
| C. | 12 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» C. 12 | |
| 55. |
The Act is applicable to every establishment which is a factory engaged in any industry specified in Schedule I and inwhich -------- twenty persons are employed |
| A. | 15 or more |
| B. | 20 or more |
| C. | 10 or more |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» C. 10 or more | |
| 56. |
What is the present wage limit to be eligible to be covered under the Employees’ Provident Funds and MiscellaneousProvisions Act, 1952? |
| A. | rs. 12,500 |
| B. | rs. 15,000 |
| C. | rs. 6,500 |
| D. | rs. 6,000 |
| Answer» C. rs. 6,500 | |
| 57. |
The Employees’ Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal which is constituted under sec 7-D is defined under whichsection? |
| A. | 2(j) |
| B. | 2(k) |
| C. | 2(l) |
| D. | 2(m) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 58. |
Section 2(ll) of the PF Act, 1952 defines ………… |
| A. | superannuation |
| B. | annual salary |
| C. | scheme policies |
| D. | recovery |
| Answer» B. annual salary | |
| 59. |
Section 2(kb) of the PF Act, 1952 defines ………. |
| A. | recovery amount |
| B. | recovery office |
| C. | recover officer |
| D. | repayment amount |
| Answer» D. repayment amount | |
| 60. |
The Employees’ Pension Fund is established under sub-section (2) of the section ……… |
| A. | 8-a |
| B. | 7-a |
| C. | 6-a |
| D. | 5-a |
| Answer» D. 5-a | |
| 61. |
Section 2(k-A) of the PF Act, 1952 defines ………….. |
| A. | occupier of the factory |
| B. | pension fund |
| C. | establishment |
| D. | pension scheme |
| Answer» C. establishment | |
| 62. |
The term “Member” is defined in the section ………… of the PF Act, 1952. |
| A. | 2(j) |
| B. | 2(u) |
| C. | 2(m) |
| D. | 2(p) |
| Answer» B. 2(u) | |
| 63. |
The Insurance Scheme is framed under sub-section (1) of the Section ……… of the PF Act, 1952. |
| A. | 8-a |
| B. | 7-b |
| C. | 6-c |
| D. | 5-d |
| Answer» D. 5-d | |
| 64. |
The section 2(i-a) of PF Act, 1952 defines……….. |
| A. | member |
| B. | insurance |
| C. | insurance fund |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 65. |
The scheme defined under section 2(i-b) of the PF Act, 1952 is …………….. |
| A. | pension scheme |
| B. | provident fund scheme |
| C. | family pension scheme |
| D. | insurance scheme |
| Answer» E. | |
| 66. |
The term “Fund” is defined under section ………. of the PF Act, 1952 |
| A. | 2(i) |
| B. | 2(h) |
| C. | 2(k) |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» C. 2(k) | |
| 67. |
The term “Exempted Establishment” is defined under which section of the EPF Act, 1952? |
| A. | 2(aaa) |
| B. | 2(ee) |
| C. | 2(j) |
| D. | 2(fff) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 68. |
An employee is said to be exempted if the exemption is granted under section……… |
| A. | 26 |
| B. | 17 |
| C. | 14 |
| D. | 20 |
| Answer» C. 14 | |
| 69. |
The term “Exempted Employee” is defined under section ……. of the PF Act, 1952 |
| A. | 2 (gg) |
| B. | 2(hh) |
| C. | 2(ff) |
| D. | 2(cc) |
| Answer» D. 2(cc) | |
| 70. |
The term “Employee” is defined in the section …… of the PF Act, 1952. |
| A. | 2(ab) |
| B. | 2(g) |
| C. | 2(f) |
| D. | 2(d) |
| Answer» D. 2(d) | |
| 71. |
The term contribution is defined in the section ……… |
| A. | section 2-bb |
| B. | section 2-bc |
| C. | section 2-cc |
| D. | section 2-c |
| Answer» E. | |
| 72. |
The term “Basic Wages” is defined in which section of the Provident Fund Act? |
| A. | section 2(g) |
| B. | section 2(d) |
| C. | section 2(b) |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» D. none of these | |
| 73. |
PF act is applicable to an establishment engaged in any industry specified in ……... |
| A. | schedule ii |
| B. | hazardous industries list |
| C. | schedule ix |
| D. | schedule i |
| Answer» E. | |
| 74. |
Disability cover3) Old age protection |
| A. | 2, 3 |
| B. | 1 |
| C. | 1, 3 |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 75. |
Janani Suraksha Yojana3) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana |
| A. | 1, 3 |
| B. | 2, 3 |
| C. | 1, 3 |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 76. |
Agency of United Nations which deals with international labour standards and providing social protection and workingopportunities is ______________ |
| A. | international corporation of law |
| B. | international law organization |
| C. | international workforce recruiters |
| D. | international labour organisation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 77. |
The ongoing globalization in the country needs reforms in our labour laws. The forces oppose changes in the existinglabour legislations is _______________. |
| A. | government |
| B. | labour and trade unions |
| C. | employers’ associations |
| D. | human rights’ commission |
| Answer» C. employers’ associations | |
| 78. |
As per section 18, if an employer discharges or dismisses a woman during or on account of her absence from work during the maternity leave, then what is the punishment faced by an employer? |
| A. | 3 months or more and will extend to 1 year |
| B. | 6 months or more and will extend to 2 years |
| C. | 3 months or more and will extend to 2 years |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. 6 months or more and will extend to 2 years | |
| 79. |
State the objectives of the act? |
| A. | to regulate the employment of women workers in such establishments for certain period before and after child birth. |
| B. | application of act in every establishment being a factory, mine or plantation |
| C. | to provide satisfactory conditions to expectant women |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» B. application of act in every establishment being a factory, mine or plantation | |
| 80. |
How many weeks in advance a written notice for maternity leave has to be given to the employer by the expecting women? |
| A. | 4 weeks |
| B. | 7 weeks |
| C. | 1 week |
| D. | 8 weeks |
| Answer» C. 1 week | |
| 81. |
No contribution is required for getting benefit under which of the following legislations? |
| A. | maternity benefit act |
| B. | employees’ compensation act |
| C. | both under (a) & (b) |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 82. |
What is the minimum number of days that a woman should have worked in an establishment before claiming the maternity benefit? |
| A. | 365 days |
| B. | 120 days |
| C. | 80 days |
| D. | 240 days |
| Answer» D. 240 days | |
| 83. |
The Royal Commission on Labour examined which of the two States’ Maternity Benefit Acts and recommended enactment of similar laws all over the country? |
| A. | bombay and madhya pradesh |
| B. | madras and mysore |
| C. | bihar and bengal |
| D. | punjab and assam |
| Answer» B. madras and mysore | |
| 84. |
The condition of 80 days of employment in the 12 months immediately preceding the date of benefit has been made an eligibility condition for getting |
| A. | maternity benefit under the maternity benefit act |
| B. | disablement benefit under the esi act |
| C. | gratuity under the payment of gratuity act |
| D. | sickness benefit under the esi act |
| Answer» B. disablement benefit under the esi act | |
| 85. |
Which of the following enactment stipulates for nursing break to a women employee? |
| A. | equal remuneration act, 1976 |
| B. | maternity benefit act, 1961 |
| C. | apprentices act, 1961 |
| D. | the child labour (prohibition and regulation) act, 1986 |
| Answer» C. apprentices act, 1961 | |
| 86. |
As per section 9, for how many weeks a woman is entitled for leave in case of a miscarriage? |
| A. | 3 weeks |
| B. | 9 weeks |
| C. | 1 week |
| D. | 6 weeks |
| Answer» E. | |
| 87. |
Every woman entitled to maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 shall also be entitled to receive from her employer |
| A. | medical bonus |
| B. | leave for miscarriage |
| C. | leave with wages for tubectomy operation |
| D. | all of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 88. |
As per section 18, if an employer discharges or dismisses a woman during or on account of her absence from work during the maternity leave, then what is the punishment faced by an employer? |
| A. | 3 months or more and will extend to 1 year |
| B. | 6 months or more and will extend to 2 years |
| C. | 3 months or more and will extend to 2 years |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. 6 months or more and will extend to 2 years | |
| 89. |
How many weeks in advance a written notice for maternity leave has to be given to the employer by the expecting women? |
| A. | 4 weeks |
| B. | 7 weeks |
| C. | 1 week |
| D. | 8 weeks |
| Answer» C. 1 week | |
| 90. |
Which section of the act states the conditions for eligibility of benefits? |
| A. | section 18 |
| B. | section 5 |
| C. | section 10 |
| D. | section 8 |
| Answer» C. section 10 | |
| 91. |
Till what age of the child will a mother get 2 nursing breaks in the course of her daily work? |
| A. | 12 months |
| B. | 6 months |
| C. | 18 months |
| D. | 15 months |
| Answer» E. | |
| 92. |
In which year did the amendment act come into force? |
| A. | 1996 |
| B. | 1961 |
| C. | 1998 |
| D. | 1976 |
| Answer» B. 1961 | |
| 93. |
The maternity benefit act's objectives were achieved by the enactment of _______________ |
| A. | factories act, 1948 |
| B. | payment of wages act, 1936 |
| C. | employees state insurance act of 1948 |
| D. | standing orders act, 1946 |
| Answer» D. standing orders act, 1946 | |
| 94. |
What is the amount of medical bonus entitled to a woman who is also entitled to receive maternity benefit? |
| A. | 3500 rupees |
| B. | 5000 rupees |
| C. | 2000 rupees |
| D. | 1500 rupees |
| Answer» B. 5000 rupees | |
| 95. |
What is the maximum period for which any woman is entitled to maternity benefit? |
| A. | 6 weeks |
| B. | 12 weeks |
| C. | 18 weeks |
| D. | 24 weeks |
| Answer» C. 18 weeks | |
| 96. |
What is the minimum number of days that a woman should have worked in an establishment before claiming the maternity benefit? |
| A. | 365 days |
| B. | 120 days |
| C. | 80 days |
| D. | 240 days |
| Answer» D. 240 days | |
| 97. |
In the maternity act, an inspector is appointed under which section? |
| A. | section 14 |
| B. | section 2 |
| C. | section 10 |
| D. | section 15 |
| Answer» B. section 2 | |
| 98. |
Which section of the maternity act states the conditions for eligibility of benefits? |
| A. | section 18 |
| B. | section 5 |
| C. | section 10 |
| D. | section 8 |
| Answer» C. section 10 | |
| 99. |
The spread over for work of a child shall not exceed ___ hours as per The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. |
| A. | 5 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 7 |
| D. | 9 |
| Answer» C. 7 | |
| 100. |
The period of work of a child under this act shall not exceed ___. |
| A. | 3 hours |
| B. | 4 hours |
| C. | 8 hours |
| D. | none of these |
| Answer» B. 4 hours | |