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2501.	Which drug manufacturer has developed Paxlovid Covid antiviral pill?
A.	Moderna
B.	Biotech
C.	J&J
D.	Pfizer
Answer» E.

Discussion

2502.	Which organization will build the world's tallest tunnel?
A.	Border Roads Organisation
B.	BSF
C.	Planning Commission
D.	NITI Aayog
Answer» B. BSF

Discussion

2503.	Whose policy research work paper, 12.3% decline has been registered in extreme poverty in India?
A.	Planning Commission
B.	Education Commission
C.	UNESCO
D.	World bank
Answer» E.

Discussion

2504.	'Prime Minister's Awards for Excellence in Public Administration' are conferred on which units/personalities?
A.	Chief Ministers
B.	Chief Ministers/ Governors
C.	Non-Resident Indians in Leadership Roles
D.	Districts/Implementing units and Central/State organisations
Answer» E.

Discussion

2505.	Which city will host India's first International Cruise Conference?
A.	Delhi
B.	Kolkata
C.	Chennai
D.	Mumbai
Answer» E.

Discussion

2506.	Which payment platform has partnered with Extreme IX to enable faster payments?
A.	Google Pay
B.	Bhim app
C.	PhonePe
D.	Paytm
Answer» D. Paytm

Discussion

2507.	Who is the author of the coffee table book titled "The Magic of Mangalajodi", released by Chief Minister of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik?
A.	Rajesh Talwar
B.	Prem Rawat
C.	Abinash Mohapatra
D.	Avinash Khemka
Answer» E.

Discussion

2508.	Which tech giant company has announced the launch of the 'Play Pass' subscription service in India that will provide Android device users access?
A.	Amazon
B.	Meta
C.	Netflix
D.	Google
Answer» E.

Discussion

2509.	PM Modi released Commemorative Coin & Postage Stamp on which birth anniversary 9th Sikh Guru Tegh Bahadur?
A.	250th
B.	400th
C.	300th
D.	350th
Answer» C. 300th

Discussion

2510.	Union Home Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has launched the International Monsoons Project Office. At which place it will be housed?
A.	IITM, Pune
B.	IISc Bangalore
C.	Satish Dhawan Research Centre, Hyderabad
D.	IIT Madras
Answer» B. IISc Bangalore

Discussion

2511.	POSOCO has tied up with which IIT institute to encourage research on issues related to the power sector in India?
A.	IIT Kanpur
B.	IIT Delhi
C.	IIT Mumbai
D.	IIT Kharagpur
Answer» C. IIT Mumbai

Discussion

2512.	In the absence of statutory requirements, the employers may not provide even the basic facilities to the employees. This is the basic assumption of the
A.	Religious theory
B.	Policing theory
C.	Benevolence theory
D.	None of the above
Answer» C. Benevolence theory

Discussion

2513.	Which of the following statements about The Employees’Provident Funds and (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act are true?a. The Act is not applicable to cooperative societies employing less than 50 persons working with the aid of power.b. It makes provision for pension scheme, including family pension.c. There is no wage limit to be covered under the Act.d. The Act has a provision relating to Employees’ Deposit-linked Insurance Scheme.
A.	a, b & d
B.	a & c
C.	a, c & d
D.	b, c & d
Answer» B. a & c

Discussion

2514.	The term “Exempted Establishment” is defined under whichsection of the EPF Act, 1952?
A.	2(aaa)
B.	2(ee)
C.	2(j)
D.	2(fff)
Answer» E.

Discussion

2515.	Which one of the following Labour Legislations providescomprehensive benefits to industrial workers in India?
A.	Maternity Benefit Act
B.	Employees’ State Insurance Act
C.	Employee Provident Funds Act
D.	Employees’ Compensation Act
Answer» C. Employee Provident Funds Act

Discussion

2516.	How much amount is payable to the dependents for funeralexpenses?
A.	Rs.15,000/-
B.	Rs.10000/-
C.	Rs.12000/-
D.	Rs.5000/-
Answer» C. Rs.12000/-

Discussion

2517.	Minimum ……….. persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act.
A.	15
B.	20
C.	35
D.	50
Answer» C. 35

Discussion

2518.	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.	Three consecutive meetings
B.	Three meetings intermittently
C.	Four consecutive meetings
D.	Two consecutive meetings
Answer» B. Three meetings intermittently

Discussion

2519.	Which of the following benefits have not been provided underthe Employee’s State Insurance Act, 1948?
A.	Disablement Benefit
B.	Children’s’ Allowance
C.	Sickness Benefit
D.	Unemployment Allowance
Answer» C. Sickness Benefit

Discussion

2520.	Which of the following statements about Central Board are true?(i) The Central Provident Fund Commissioner is the Ex officio member of the Central Board(ii) The Central Board shall maintain proper accounts of its income and expenditure in such form and in such manner as the Central Government may, after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, specify in the Scheme(iii) Central Board shall submit annual report of its work and activities to the Central Government
A.	i & ii
B.	i & iii
C.	ii & iii
D.	i, ii & iii
Answer» E.

Discussion

2521.	The Act is applicable to every establishment which is a factory engaged in any industry specified in Schedule I and in which -------- twenty persons are employed
A.	15 or more
B.	20 or more
C.	10 or more
D.	20
Answer» C. 10 or more

Discussion

2522.	The Insurance Scheme is framed under sub-section (1) of theSection ……… of the PF Act, 1952.
A.	8-A
B.	7-B
C.	6-C
D.	5-D
Answer» D. 5-D

Discussion

2523.	An employee is said to be exempted if the exemption is grantedunder section………
A.	26
B.	17
C.	14
D.	20
Answer» C. 14

Discussion

2524.	An inclination to do something good for others can influence the employers to undertake welfare facilities. This is the assumption of the
A.	Benevolence theory
B.	Appeasement theory
C.	Policing theory
D.	Religious theory
Answer» B. Appeasement theory

Discussion

2525.	Under this act, how many members are appointed by the Central Government in Central Board representing employees in the establishments to which the Scheme applies
A.	15
B.	10
C.	12
D.	20
Answer» C. 12

Discussion

2526.	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

Discussion

2527.	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

Discussion

2528.	The term “Member” is defined in the section ………… of the PFAct, 1952.
A.	2(j)
B.	2(u)
C.	2(m)
D.	2(p)
Answer» B. 2(u)

Discussion

2529.	The term “Employer” is defined in the section ……….. of the PFAct.
A.	2(e)
B.	2(g)
C.	2(f)
D.	2(m)
Answer» B. 2(g)

Discussion

2530.	An employer is liable to pay his contribution in respect of every employee and deduct employees contribution from wages bill and shall pay these contributions at the specified rates to the Corporation within -----------days of the last day of the Calendar month in which the contributions fall due.
A.	21
B.	30
C.	7
D.	15
Answer» B. 30

Discussion

2531.	Which of the following benefits is covered under social securityschemes?
A.	Medical facilities
B.	Retirement benefits
C.	Compensation facilities
D.	All of the above
Answer» E.

Discussion

2532.	The age of dependent for obtaining dependent’s benefit under the Employees State Insurance Act has now been enhanced from 18 years to
A.	22 years
B.	24 years
C.	20 years
D.	25 years
Answer» E.

Discussion

2533.	Maternity Benefit for confinement/pregnancy is payable for three months, which is extendable by further one month on medical advice at the rate of full wage subject to contribution for -------- days in the preceding year.
A.	65 days
B.	70 days
C.	91 days
D.	75 days
Answer» C. 91 days

Discussion

2534.	Which of the following legislations in India is governed by a tripartite organisation consisting of representatives of labour, management and Government?
A.	Payment of Bonus Act
B.	Industrial Disputes Act
C.	ESI Act
D.	Maternity Benefit Act
Answer» D. Maternity Benefit Act

Discussion

2535.	What is the present wage limit to be eligible to be covered under the Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?
A.	Rs. 12,500
B.	Rs. 15,000
C.	Rs. 6,500
D.	Rs. 6,000
Answer» C. Rs. 6,500

Discussion

2536.	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)

Discussion

2537.	Minimum wage limit for Physically Disabled Persons for availingESIC Benefits is
A.	Rs.20000/-
B.	Rs.50000/-
C.	Rs.15000/-
D.	Rs.25000/-
Answer» E.

Discussion

2538.	The State Governments, as per provisions of the Act, contribute 1/8th of the expenditure of medical benefit within a per capita ceiling of --------- per Insured Person per annum.
A.	Rs.1000/-
B.	Rs.2000/-
C.	Rs.850/-
D.	Rs.1500/-
Answer» E.

Discussion

2539.	A person employed through a contractor will not be consideredas an employee of the establishment.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» C. none

Discussion

2540.	An employer who contravenes or makes default in complying with the provisions of section 6 of this act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to _____ years
A.	1
B.	2
C.	3
D.	5
Answer» D. 5

Discussion

2541.	In order to qualify for sickness benefit, the insured worker is required to contribute for ------- days in a contribution period of 6 months.
A.	78 days
B.	60 days
C.	75 days
D.	91 days
Answer» B. 60 days

Discussion

2542.	Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme was introduced inthe year
A.	1976
B.	1961
C.	1923
D.	1948
Answer» B. 1961

Discussion

2543.	A person engaged as an apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 will not be considered as an employee.
A.	True
B.	False
C.	none
D.	all
Answer» B. False

Discussion

2544.	If an Insured Women or an I.P. in respect of his wife confinement occurs at a place where necessary medical facilities under ESI Scheme are not available, how much amount shall be payable per case for two confinements only.
A.	Rs. 5000/-
B.	Rs. 7500/-
C.	Rs. 2500/-
D.	Rs.10000/-
Answer» B. Rs. 7500/-

Discussion

2545.	The term “Employee” is defined in the section …… of the PFAct, 1952.
A.	2(ab)
B.	2(g)
C.	2(f)
D.	2(d)
Answer» D. 2(d)

Discussion

2546.	Employees who are getting a daily average wages up to ________ are exempted from contributing employees’ share of ESI contribution.
A.	Rs 70
B.	Rs 384.60
C.	Rs 100
D.	Rs 50
Answer» D. Rs 50

Discussion

2547.	The Central Government has amended the ceiling for contributions under the Employees' 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. 5000/- to Rs.12000/-
B.	Rs. 6500/- to Rs.15000/-
C.	Rs. 6500/- to Rs.13000/-
D.	Rs. 7500/- to Rs. 15000/-
Answer» C. Rs. 6500/- to Rs.13000/-

Discussion

2548.	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.

Discussion

2549.	The Employees’ Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal which isconstituted under sec 7-D is defined under which section?
A.	2(j)
B.	2(k)
C.	2(l)
D.	2(m)
Answer» E.

Discussion

2550.	Sickness benefit in the form of cash compensation at the rate of 70 per cent of wages is payable to insured workers during the periods of certified sickness for a maximum of ------ days in a year.
A.	90 days
B.	91 days
C.	75 days
D.	100 days
Answer» C. 75 days

Discussion

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The term “Exempted Establishment” is defined under whichsection of the EPF Act, 1952?

Which one of the following Labour Legislations providescomprehensive benefits to industrial workers in India?

How much amount is payable to the dependents for funeralexpenses?

Minimum ……….. persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act.

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

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

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

The Insurance Scheme is framed under sub-section (1) of theSection ……… of the PF Act, 1952.

An employee is said to be exempted if the exemption is grantedunder section………

An inclination to do something good for others can influence the employers to undertake welfare facilities. This is the assumption of the

Under this act, how many members are appointed by the Central Government in Central Board representing employees in the establishments to which the Scheme applies

The Employees’ Pension Fund is established under sub-section(2) of the section ………

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

The term “Member” is defined in the section ………… of the PFAct, 1952.

The term “Employer” is defined in the section ……….. of the PFAct.

An employer is liable to pay his contribution in respect of every employee and deduct employees contribution from wages bill and shall pay these contributions at the specified rates to the Corporation within -----------days of the last day of the Calendar month in which the contributions fall due.

Which of the following benefits is covered under social securityschemes?

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

Maternity Benefit for confinement/pregnancy is payable for three months, which is extendable by further one month on medical advice at the rate of full wage subject to contribution for -------- days in the preceding year.

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

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

The term “Exempted Employee” is defined under section …….of the PF Act, 1952

Minimum wage limit for Physically Disabled Persons for availingESIC Benefits is

The State Governments, as per provisions of the Act, contribute 1/8th of the expenditure of medical benefit within a per capita ceiling of --------- per Insured Person per annum.

A person employed through a contractor will not be consideredas an employee of the establishment.

An employer who contravenes or makes default in complying with the provisions of section 6 of this act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to _____ years

In order to qualify for sickness benefit, the insured worker is required to contribute for ------- days in a contribution period of 6 months.

Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme was introduced inthe year

A person engaged as an apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 will not be considered as an employee.

If an Insured Women or an I.P. in respect of his wife confinement occurs at a place where necessary medical facilities under ESI Scheme are not available, how much amount shall be payable per case for two confinements only.

The term “Employee” is defined in the section …… of the PFAct, 1952.

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

The scheme defined under section 2(i-b) of the PF Act, 1952 is……………..

The Employees’ Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal which isconstituted under sec 7-D is defined under which section?

Sickness benefit in the form of cash compensation at the rate of 70 per cent of wages is payable to insured workers during the periods of certified sickness for a maximum of ------ days in a year.