Chapter: Payment of wages Act 1936
1.

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» D. gratuity
2.

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» C. 50 percent generally and 75 percent in case of payments due to the cooperatives
3.

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» C. twelve weeks
4.

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» C. payment of wages act, 1936
5.

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» C. rs. 18, 000/-
6.

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» C. 30 days
7.

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

A. 50 %
B. 70 %
C. 25 %
D. 40 %
Answer» A. 50 %
8.

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» B. 3 %
9.

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

A. 30 days
B. 45 days
C. 60 days
D. 75 days
Answer» C. 60 days
10.

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

A. rs.5000/-
B. rs.3000/-
C. rs.7500/-
D. rs.3500/-
Answer» B. rs.3000/-
11.

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» C. 15 years
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