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1.

What will be the minimum number of workers required for organizing a trade union for registration according to the latest amendment under the Trade Unions Act, 1926?

A. 7 workers
B. 10 %
C. 100
D. 10% or 100 or 7
Answer» E.
Discussion
2.

The Workmen s Compensation Act, 1923, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1965 and the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

A. together can be applicable.
B. the maternity benefit act and the employees state insurance act can be applicable at a time.
C. the workmen s compensation act and the employees state insurance act can be applicable at a time.
D. if the workmen s compensation act and the maternity benefit act are applicable, the employees state insurance act is not applicable.
Answer» E.
Discussion
3.

Which of the following benefits have not been provided under the Employee s State Insurance Act, 1948?

A. sickness benefit
B. unemployment allowance
C. children s allowance
D. disablement benefit
Answer» D. disablement benefit
Discussion
4.

Who is an exempted employee under the Employee s state Insurance Act, 1948?

A. employee who is minor
B. employee who is not liable under the act to pay the employee s contribution
C. minor employee who is not liable under the act to pay the employee s contribution
D. none of the above
Answer» C. minor employee who is not liable under the act to pay the employee s contribution
Discussion
5.

What are the emoluments earned by the employees which are not not come under the definition of 'Basic Wages' in Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952,(i) All emoluments which are earned by an employee while on duty or on leave or on holidays with wages in either case in accordance with the terms of the contract of employment and which are paid or payable in cash to him(ii)The cash value of any food concession(iii) Any dearness allowance, house-rent allowance, overtime allowance, bonus, commission or other similar allowance payable to the employee in respect of his employment or of work done in such employment;(iv) Any presents made by the employer;

A. i & iii
B. ii & iv
C. i, ii & iii
D. ii, iii & iv
Answer» E.
Discussion
6.

The age of dependent for obtaining dependent s benefit under the Employees State Insurance Act has now been enhanced from 18 years to

A. 20 years
B. 22 years
C. 24 years
D. 25 years
Answer» E.
Discussion
7.

Employees who are getting a daily average wages up to ________ are exempted from contributing employees share of ESI contribution.

A. rs 70
B. rs 50
C. rs 100
D. rs 384.60
Answer» D. rs 384.60
Discussion
8.

Which authorities carry out the administration of the factories Act, 1948 under the supervision of the State Government?(i) Inspecting staff(ii) Certifying Surgeons(iii) Labour Officers(iv) Safety Officers

A. (i) & (ii)
B. (i), (ii) & (iii)
C. (i), (ii) & (iv)
D. (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
Answer» D. (i), (ii), (iii) & (iv)
Discussion
9.

Employees Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal was constituted under Section ....... the this act

A. 7d
B. 6a
C. 7c
D. 6d
Answer» B. 6a
Discussion
10.

What is the present wage limit to be eligible to be covered under the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?

A. rs. 6,000
B. rs. 6,500
C. rs. 15,000
D. rs. 12,500
Answer» D. rs. 12,500
Discussion
11.

What is the minimum number of workers required in a factory for themandatory appointment of a Safety Officer

A. more than 500
B. more than 1000
C. more than 750
D. more than 250
Answer» C. more than 750
Discussion
12.

Piece-rate workers are considered workers as per the definition of 'Worker' inthe Factories Act, 1948. This statement is

A. true
B. false
C. true in certain cases only
D. false in certain cases only
Answer» B. false
Discussion
13.

As per Section 5 of Factories Act 1948, who has the power to exempt anyfactory or class or description of factories from all or any of the provisions of this Act, for such period and subject to such conditions as it may think fit

A. central government
B. state government
C. state labour commissioner
D. chief inspector of the state
Answer» C. state labour commissioner
Discussion
14.

Which Section of the Factories Act 1948 empower State Government to declaredifferent departments to be separate factories or two or more factories to be a single factory

A. section 4
B. section 3
C. section 6
D. section 5
Answer» B. section 3
Discussion
15.

As per Section 101 of Factories Act 1948, what are the conditions that exemptthe occupier or manager from liability in certain defenses which are punishable under this Act?

A. he has used due diligence to enforce the execution of this act
B. the offence in question was committed without his knowledge, consent or connivance
C. both (a) & (b)
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above
Discussion
16.

Which Section of the Factories Act 1948 deals with the conditions that exemptthe occupier or manager from liability in certain cases?

A. section 71
B. section 101
C. section 110
D. section 95
Answer» C. section 110
Discussion
17.

Which Section of the Factories Act 1948 defines the term "occupier" of a factoryas a person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory

A. section 2(n)
B. section 2(m)
C. section 2(h)
D. section 2(k)
Answer» B. section 2(m)
Discussion
18.

Appeal on the decision of controlling authority should be preferred within --------- days from the date of the order

A. 30 days
B. 60 days
C. 15 days
D. 75 days
Answer» C. 15 days
Discussion
19.

The employer shall arrange to pay the amount of gratuity within --------- daysfrom the date it becomes payable.

A. 30 days
B. 15 days
C. 60 days
D. 75 days
Answer» B. 15 days
Discussion
20.

The eligibility condition for obtaining gratuity under the Payment of GratuityAct, 1972 is

A. completion of 2 years of service
B. completion of 3 years of service
C. completion of 4 years of service
D. completion of 5 years of service
Answer» E.
Discussion
21.

The Central Government has amended the ceiling for contributions under theEmployees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF Act) and the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Scheme, 1952 (EPF Scheme) from ----------- to -----------, with effect from 1 September 2014.

A. rs. 7500/- to rs. 15000/-
B. rs. 6500/- to rs.13000/-
C. rs. 6500/- to rs.15000/-
D. rs. 5000/- to rs.12000/-
Answer» D. rs. 5000/- to rs.12000/-
Discussion
22.

Employees’ Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal was constituted under Section....... the this act

A. 7d
B. 6a
C. 7c
D. 6d
Answer» B. 6a
Discussion
23.

No court inferior to that of ......................class shall try any offence under thisAct

A. high court
B. musiff court
C. presidency magistrate or a magistrate of the first class
D. sureme court
Answer» D. sureme court
Discussion
24.

This Act shall not apply to any establishment registered under the Cooperative Societies Act, 1912 (2 of 1912), employing less than ------- persons andworking without the aid of power

A. 20
B. 50
C. 100
D. 70
Answer» C. 100
Discussion
25.

What are the emoluments earned by the employees which are not not come under the definition of 'Basic Wages' in Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, (i) All emoluments which are earned by an employee while on duty or on leave or on holidays with wages in either case in accordance with the terms of the contract of employment and which are paid or payable in cash to him (ii)The cash value of any food concession (iii) Any dearness allowance, house-rent allowance, overtime allowance, bonus, commission or other similar allowance payable to the employee in respect of his employment or of work done in such employment; (iv) Any presents made by the employer;

A. i & iii
B. ii & iv
C. i, ii & iii
D. ii, iii & iv
Answer» E.
Discussion
26.

The chairman and members of Central Board constituted under EmployeesProvident Fund are appointed by

A. central government
B. state government
C. supreme court
D. none of the above
Answer» B. state government
Discussion
27.

The Act is applicable to every establishment which is a factory engaged in anyindustry specified in Schedule I and in which -------- twenty persons are employed

A. 20
B. 10 or more
C. 20 or more
D. 15 or more
Answer» D. 15 or more
Discussion
28.

What is the present wage limit to be eligible to be covered under the Employees’Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?

A. rs. 6,000
B. rs. 6,500
C. rs. 15,000
D. rs. 12,500
Answer» D. rs. 12,500
Discussion
29.

Whoever obstructs an Inspector in the discharge of his duties under this Act, hemay be punished with fine which may extend --------- rupees

A. rs.5000/-
B. rs.3000/-
C. rs.7500/-
D. rs.3500/-
Answer» C. rs.7500/-
Discussion
30.

Fine should not be imposed on any employee who is under the age of -------years.

A. 21 years
B. 18 years
C. 15 years
D. 14 years
Answer» D. 14 years
Discussion
31.

Fine should be recovered within ------- days from the date on which fine wereimposed.

A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 75 days
Answer» D. 75 days
Discussion
32.

Total amount of fine imposed by the employer on employees should not exceed-------- percentage of his wage

A. 1 %
B. 3 %
C. 7 %
D. 5 %
Answer» C. 7 %
Discussion
33.

The total amount of deductions from wages of employees should not exceed -------- percentage.

A. 50 %
B. 70 %
C. 25 %
D. 40 %
Answer» B. 70 %
Discussion
34.

According to this Act, the maximum wage period or payment of wages toemployees by employer should not exceed

A. 45 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer» D. 60 days
Discussion
35.

The present wage ceiling per month for the purpose of the Payment of WagesAct, 1936 is

A. rs. 10. 000/-
B. rs. 15, 000/-
C. rs. 18, 000/-
D. rs. 20,000/-
Answer» D. rs. 20,000/-
Discussion
36.

If deduction is made contrary to the provisions of the Payment of Wages Act,1936 the aggrieved employee can write to the inspector appointed under the Act within the time period given below from the date on which the deduction from wages was made or the date on which the payment of wages is due

A. two years
B. one year
C. twelve weeks
D. six weeks
Answer» D. six weeks
Discussion
37.

Under which labour legislation in India the provision of check-off has beenaccepted?

A. industrial disputes act, 1947
B. trade unions act, 1926
C. payment of wages act, 1936
D. industrial employment (standing orders) act
Answer» D. industrial employment (standing orders) act
Discussion
38.

Which of the following is not included under the definition of wages givenunder the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?

A. basic wage
B. dearness allowance
C. incentive
D. gratuity
Answer» E.
Discussion
39.

Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 the maximum limit on deductionsshould not ordinarily cross

A. 50 percent generally and 65 percent in case of payments due to the cooperatives
B. 60 percent generally and 75 percent in case of payments due to the cooperatives
C. 50 percent generally and 75 percent in case of payments due to the cooperatives
D. 40 percent generally and 75 percent in case of payments due to the cooperatives
Answer» D. 40 percent generally and 75 percent in case of payments due to the cooperatives
Discussion
40.

The age of dependent for obtaining dependent’s benefit under the EmployeesState Insurance Act has now been enhanced from 18 years to

A. 20 years
B. 22 years
C. 24 years
D. 25 years\\
Answer» E.
Discussion
41.

Employees who are getting a daily average wages up to ________ areexempted from contributing employees’ share of ESI contribution.

A. rs 70
B. rs 50
C. rs 100
D. rs 384.60
Answer» D. rs 384.60
Discussion
42.

Which of the following legislations in India is governed by a tripartite organization consisting of representatives of labour, management andGovernment?

A. industrial disputes act
B. esi act
C. maternity benefit act
D. payment of bonus act
Answer» C. maternity benefit act
Discussion
43.

What is the wage limit for employees to be covered under the Employee StateInsurance Act as per the latest amendment?

A. rs. 15,000 per month
B. rs. 18,000 per month
C. rs. 20,000 per month
D. rs. 25,000 per month
Answer» B. rs. 18,000 per month
Discussion
44.

Which of the following legislations was based on the recommendations of theB.P. Adarkar Committee Report?

A. maternity benefit act
B. employees’ compensation act
C. employees’ provident funds act
D. employees’ state insurance act, 1948
Answer» E.
Discussion
45.

Which of the following legislations extends some sort of benefit to retiredemployees also?

A. maternity benefit act
B. employees’ compensation act
C. employees’ state insurance act
D. payment of bonus act
Answer» D. payment of bonus act
Discussion
46.

‘Unemployment allowance’ payable is stated in

A. employee state insurance act, 1948
B. unorganized sector workers social security act, 2005
C. factories act, 1948
D. none of the above
Answer» B. unorganized sector workers social security act, 2005
Discussion
47.

Who is an ‘exempted employee’ under the Employee’s state Insurance Act,1948?

A. employee who is minor
B. employee who is not liable under the act to pay the employee’s contribution
C. minor employee who is not liable under the act to pay the employee’s contribution
D. none of the above
Answer» C. minor employee who is not liable under the act to pay the employee’s contribution
Discussion
48.

The Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1965 and the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

A. together can be applicable.
B. the maternity benefit act and the employees state insurance act can be applicable at a time.
C. the workmen’s compensation act and the employees state insurance act can be applicable at a time.
D. if the workmen’s compensation act and the maternity benefit act are applicable, the employees state insurance act is not applicable.
Answer» E.
Discussion
49.

Which of the following benefits have not been provided under the Employee’sState Insurance Act, 1948?

A. sickness benefit
B. unemployment allowance
C. children’s’ allowance
D. disablement benefit
Answer» D. disablement benefit
Discussion
50.

Under ESI Act, 1948 a member of the Corporation, Standing Committee or theMedical Council shall cease to be a member of the body if he fails to attend

A. two consecutive meetings
B. three meetings intermittently
C. three consecutive meetings
D. four consecutive meetings
Answer» D. four consecutive meetings
Discussion