70+ Labour laws 2 Solved MCQs

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1.	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» B. optional

2.	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» D. 10% or 100 or 7

3.	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» C. rs. 1 per annum

4.	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» C. 25% of the workers of that industry in that area.

5.	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» B. eighteen years

6.	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» C. separate fund from the interested members

7.	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» B. trade union act

8.	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» C. workmen and employers, workmen and workmen, employers and employers temporary or permanent

9.	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» D. the trade union cannot do so as it is an attempt towards profit making.

10.	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» B. to regulate the relationship of workers and their organization by regulating the balance of power.

11.	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» A. twenty six weeks

13.	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» A. bombay and madhya pradesh

15.	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» C. (a) and (r) are right, and (r) validates the (a).

16.	In the maternity act, an inspector is appointed under which section?
A.	section 14
B.	section 2
C.	section 10
D.	section 15
Answer» A. section 14

18.	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» B. section 5

12.	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» A. maternity benefit under the maternity benefit act

14.	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» D. if the workmen’s compensation act and the maternity benefit act are applicable, the employees state insurance act is not applicable.

17.	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» C. both under (a) & (b)

19.	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» D. 15 months

20.	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» B. rs. 3500

21.	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» C. children’s’ allowance

22.	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» C. three consecutive meetings

23.	What is the content of the Schedule I of the ESI Act, 1948?
A.	list of injuries deemed to result in permanent total disablement.
B.	list of injuries deemed to result in permanent partial disablement.
C.	list of occupational diseases.
D.	none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above

25.	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» B. employee who is not liable under the act to pay the employee’s contribution

26.	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» D. employees’ state insurance act, 1948

70+ Labour laws 2 Solved MCQs

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

The Royal Commission on Labour examined which of the two States’ MaternityBenefit Acts and recommended enactment of similar laws all over the country?

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

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.

In the maternity act, an inspector is appointed under which section?

No contribution is required for getting benefit under which of the following legislations?

Which section of the act states the conditions for eligibility of benefits?

Till what age of the child will a mother get 2 nursing breaks in the course of her daily work?

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

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

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

What is the content of the Schedule I of the ESI Act, 1948?

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

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

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

‘Unemployment allowance’ payable is stated in

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

Employees’ share of contribution under the ESI Act is

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

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

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

The employer’s share of contribution under the ESI Act is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 chairman and members of Central Board constituted under Employees Provident Fund are appointed by

27.	‘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» A. employee state insurance act, 1948

29.	Employees’ share of contribution under the ESI Act is
A.	12%
B.	8.33%
C.	1.75 %
D.	4.75%
Answer» C. 1.75 %

30.	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» A. rs. 15,000 per month

31.	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» B. esi act

32.	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» A. true

33.	The employer’s share of contribution under the ESI Act is
A.	12 %
B.	8.33 %
C.	1.75 %
D.	4.75 %
Answer» D. 4.75 %

34.	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» C. rs 100

35.	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» D. 25 years\\

36.	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

37.	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