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101.

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
102.

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

A. 45 days
B. 15 days
C. 30 days
D. 60 days
Answer» D. 60 days
Discussion
103.

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

A. rs. 10. 000/-
B. rs. 15, 000/-
C. rs. 18, 000/-
D. rs. 20,000/-
Answer» D. rs. 20,000/-
Discussion
104.

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
105.

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

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
106.

Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 the maximum limit on deductions should 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
107.

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

A. basic wage
B. dearness allowance
C. incentive
D. gratuity
Answer» E.
Discussion
108.

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
109.

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
110.

As per the latest amendment under the ESI Act, 1948 medical treatment is now available to persons under voluntary retirement scheme also.

A. true
B. false
C. partly true
D. the act is silent
Answer» B. false
Discussion
111.

What is the wage limit for employees to be covered under the Employee State Insurance 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
112.

Which of the following legislations extends some sort of benefit to retired employees 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
113.

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

A. industrial disputes act
B. esi act
C. maternity benefit act
D. payment of bonus act
Answer» C. maternity benefit act
Discussion
114.

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
115.

Which of the following legislations was based on the recommendations of the B.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
116.

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
117.

‘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
118.

Under ESI Act, 1948 a member of the Corporation, Standing Committee or the Medical 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
119.

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
120.

Under the Maternity Benefit Act, a woman employee would get a medical bonus of:

A. rs. 3000
B. rs. 3500
C. rs. 4000
D. rs. 4500
Answer» C. rs. 4000
Discussion
121.

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.
Discussion
122.

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
Discussion
123.

Assertion (A): Provisions of Employees’ compensation Act and Maternity Benefit Act do not apply to all industries. Reason (R): Employees’ Compensation Act is a comprehensive social security legislation.

A. (a) is wrong, but (r) is right.
B. (a) is right, but (r) does not related to the (a).
C. (a) and (r) are right, and (r) validates the (a).
D. (a) and (r) are wrong.
Answer» D. (a) and (r) are wrong.
Discussion
124.

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
125.

The Royal Commission on Labour examined which of the two States’ MaternityBenefit 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
Discussion
126.

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
Discussion
127.

As per Maternity Benefit Act, the maximum period for which any woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit shall be

A. twenty six weeks
B. twelve weeks
C. four months
D. sixteen weeks
Answer» B. twelve weeks
Discussion
128.

The basic principle underlying the enactment of the Trade Unions Act is:

A. to protect interests of workers against disregard of human elements in industries.
B. to regulate the relationship of workers and their organization by regulating the balance of power.
C. to provide strength to workers to settle the industrial disputes.
D. to provide security to workers against the occupational hazards.
Answer» C. to provide strength to workers to settle the industrial disputes.
Discussion
129.

The Trade Unions Act empowers a trade union to create a General Fund for its administration and maintenance. A trade union purchased shares in the Unit Trust of India to enhance its General Fund Account. Which of the following is not correct as per law?

A. the trade union can raise its fund by such type of investments.
B. the trade union can raise its funds by such investments with the permission of appropriate government.
C. the trade union can raise its fund by such investments with the consent of its general body.
D. the trade union cannot do so as it is an attempt towards profit making.
Answer» E.
Discussion
130.

Trade union means any combination formed primarily for the purpose of regulating the relations between

A. workmen and employers permanently
B. workmen and workmen permanently
C. workmen and employers, workmen and workmen, employers and employers temporary or permanent
D. workmen and employers, workmen and workmen, employers and employers permanently
Answer» D. workmen and employers, workmen and workmen, employers and employers permanently
Discussion
131.

Not more than 50% of members of the office bears of Trade union can be outsiders, as per provisions of legislations.

A. industrial dispute act
B. trade union act
C. mines act
D. esi act
Answer» C. mines act
Discussion
132.

The registered trade union can collect political fund from its members as a

A. general fund
B. cannot collect political fund
C. separate fund from the interested members
D. only from political parties
Answer» D. only from political parties
Discussion
133.

A person is qualified to be chosen as a member of the executive or any other office bearer of the registered trade union if he attained the age of

A. fifteen years
B. eighteen years
C. twenty one years
D. twenty five years
Answer» C. twenty one years
Discussion
134.

A union may claim recognition for an industry in a local area, if it has membership of

A. 10% of the workers in that industry.
B. 15% of the workers in that area.
C. 25% of the workers of that industry in that area.
D. 30% of the workers in similar industry.
Answer» D. 30% of the workers in similar industry.
Discussion
135.

The minimum subscription rate for members of trade unions of rural workers shall not be less than

A. rs. 12 per annum
B. rs. 3 per annum
C. rs. 1 per annum
D. no such provision
Answer» D. no such provision
Discussion
136.

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
137.

Creation of a political fund by trade unions under the Trade Union Act is

A. compulsory
B. optional
C. by donation from political parties
D. no such provision in the act
Answer» C. by donation from political parties
Discussion