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Labels: P F Labour Laws Questions 1 (1-10) The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 1. PF act is applicable to an establishment engaged in any industry specified in ……... A. Schedule II B. Hazardous Industries List C. Schedule IX D. Schedule I 2. Minimum ……….. persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act. A. 15 B. 20 C. 35 D. 50 3. The term “Appropriate Government” is defined in which section of the PF Act? A. Section 2(a) B. Section 2 (b) C. Section 2 (d) D. Section 2 (e) 4. According to Section 2(a) which is the appropriate Government for a mine in a given state? A. State Government B. Central Government C. Both (A) and (B) D. None of these 5. Section 2(aa) of the PF act defines the term …………… A. Basic Wages B. Authorized Officer C. Government D. None of these 6. Deputy Provident Fund Commissioner is an authorized officer. A. True B. False 1
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Labels: P F Labour Laws Questions 1 (1-10)

The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

1.       PF act is applicable to an establishment engaged in any industry specified in ……...A.      Schedule IIB.      Hazardous Industries ListC.      Schedule IXD.      Schedule I

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

3.       The term “Appropriate Government” is defined in which section of the PF Act?A.      Section 2(a)B.       Section 2 (b)C.      Section 2 (d)D.      Section 2 (e)

4.       According to Section 2(a) which is the appropriate Government for a mine in a given state?A.      State GovernmentB.      Central GovernmentC.      Both (A) and (B)D.      None of these

5.       Section 2(aa) of the PF act defines the term ……………A.      Basic WagesB.      Authorized OfficerC.      GovernmentD.      None of these

6.       Deputy Provident Fund Commissioner is an authorized officer.A.      TrueB.      False

7.       The term “Basic Wages” is defined in which section of the Provident Fund Act?A.      Section 2(g)B.      Section 2(d)C.      Section 2(b)D.      None of these

8.       Bonus is part of Basic Wages as defined in the respective section in the PF Act.A.      TrueB.      False

9.       The term contribution is defined in the section ………A.      Section 2-bb

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B.      Section 2-bcC.      Section 2-ccD.      Section 2-c

10.   Section 2(d) of the Provident Fund Act defines ………A.      Hazardous ProcessB.      EmployeeC.      EmploymentD.      Controlled Industry

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 1: 1D, 2B, 3A, 4B, 5B, 6A, 7C, 8B, 9D, 10D

Labels: PF Labour Laws Questions 2 (11-20)

The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

11.       The term “Employer” is defined in the section ……….. of the PF Act.A.      2(e)B.      2(g)C.      2(f)D.      2(m)

12.       Can an agent, of the owner of a factory, be termed as an employer?A.      YesB.      No

13.       The term “Employee” is defined in the section …… of the PF Act, 1952.A.      2(ab)B.      2(g)C.      2(f)D.      2(d)

14.       A person employed through a contractor will not be considered as an employee of the establishment.A.      TrueB.      False

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

16.       The term “Exempted Employee” is defined under section ……. of the PF Act, 1952A.      2 (gg)B.      2(hh)C.      2(ff)D.      2(cc)

17.       An employee is said to be exempted if the exemption is granted under section………A.      26B.      17C.      14D.      20

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18.       The term “Exempted Establishment” is defined under which section of the EPF Act, 1952?A.      2(aaa)B.      2(ee)C.      2(j)D.      2(fff)

19.       Section 2(g) of the PF Act defines ………………A.      Non-ExemptionB.      ExemptionC.      FactoryD.      Exempted Job

20.   The term “Fund” is defined under section ………. of the PF Act, 1952A.      2(i)B.      2(h)C.      2(k)D.      None of these

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 2: 11A, 12A, 13C, 14B, 15A, 16C, 17B, 18D, 19C, 20B

Labour Laws Questions 3 (21-30)

The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

21.       Under the PF Act, 1952 “Insurance Fund” means ……………A.      Unit Linked Insurance PlanB.      Deposit Linked Insurance FundC.      Employees’ Group Accident InsuranceD.      Medical Insurance Fund

22.       The scheme defined under section 2(i-b) of the PF Act, 1952 is ……………..A.      Pension SchemeB.      Provident Fund SchemeC.      Family Pension SchemeD.      Insurance Scheme

23.       The section 2(i-a) of PF Act, 1952 defines………..A.      MemberB.      InsuranceC.      Insurance FundD.      None of these

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

A.      8-AB.      7-BC.      6-CD.      5-D

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25.       The term “Member” is defined in the section ………… of the PF Act, 1952.A.      2(j)B.      2(u)C.      2(m)D.      2(p)

26.       Section 2(k-A) of the PF Act, 1952 defines …………..A.      Occupier of the factoryB.      Pension FundC.      EstablishmentD.      Pension Scheme

27.       The Employees’ Pension Fund is established under sub-section (2) of the section ………A.      8-AB.      7-AC.      6-AD.      5-A

28.       Section 2(kb) of the PF Act, 1952 defines ……….A.      Recovery AmountB.      Recovery OfficeC.      Recover OfficerD.      Repayment Amount

29.       Section 2(ll) of the PF Act, 1952 defines …………A.      SuperannuationB.      Annual SalaryC.      Scheme PoliciesD.      Recovery

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

A.      2(j)B.      2(k)C.      2(l)D.      2(m)

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 3: 21B, 22D, 23C, 24C, 25A, 26B, 27C, 28C, 29A, 30D31.       The term “Adult” is defined in the section ……….

A.      2(a)B.      2(ad)C.      2(aa)D.      None of these

32.       Adult is a person who has completed …………A.      21 yearsB.      14 yearsC.      18 yearsD.      20 years

33.       Section 2(c ) of the act defines ……..A.      Child

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B.      Competent personC.      AdolescentD.      None of these

34.       A person who is not 15 years old is a ………..A.      KidB.      AdolescentC.      ChildD.      All of the above

35.       A person has turned 17 yesterday. Which of the statements is true with respect to that person?

A.      The person is a child.B.      The person is a child as well as an adolescent.C.      The person was an adolescent 1 year back.D.      All of the above

36.       Section 2(cb) of the Factories Act defines ……A.      Child LabourB.      LabourC.      ProcessD.      Hazardous Process

37.       A person who is either a child or an adolescent will be considered a ….. as per the factories Act, 1948.

A.      Competent PersonB.      Young PersonC.      Productive PersonD.      Casual Labour

38.       “Day is a 24 hours period that begins at 06:00 AM as per the act.A.      TrueB.      False

39.       According to the Factories Act, 1948 “Week” starts at midnight on ………. night.A.      MondayB.      SundayC.      SaturdayD.      There is no such mention

40.   “Power” also means energy generated by human or animal.A.      TrueB.      False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 4: 31A, 32C, 33A, 34C, 35C, 36D, 37B, 38B (begins at midnight), 39C, 40B

Labels: Factories Act Labour Laws Questions 5 (41-50)

The Factories Act, 1948

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41.       The term “Power” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A.      Section 2(p)B.      Section 2(h)C.      Section 2(g)D.      Section 2(l)

42.       Section 2(j) of the act defines which term?A.      MachineryB.      Transmission MachineryC.      Prime MoverD.      None of these

43.       The term “Manufacturing Process” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A.      Section 2(l)B.      Section 2(k)C.      Section 2(m)D.      Section 2(n)

44.       Preserving an item in cold storage is considered as Manufacturing Process.A.      TrueB.      False

45.       “Worker” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A.      Section 2(l)B.      Section 2(m)C.      Section 2(p)D.      None of these

46.       A person employed through a contractor is not considered as a Worker as per the act.A.      TrueB.      False

47.       The term “Factory” is defined in section ……… of the act.A.      2(s)B.      2(p)C.      2(v)D.      None of these

48.      A railway running shed is a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.A.      TrueB.      False

49.     A restaurant is not a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.A.      TrueB.      False

50.   A mine is a Factory as per the definition of Factory given in Factories Act, 1948.A.      TrueB.      False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 5: 41C, 42A, 43B, 44A, 45A, 46B, 47D - 2(m), 48B, 49A, 50B

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Labour Laws Questions 6 (51-60)

The Factories Act, 1948

51.       Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines …….A.      OccupierB.      EmployeeC.      OwnerD.      Manager

52.       The Power or exempt, any factory, during public emergency is given in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A.      Section 5B.      Section 6C.      Section 4D.      Section 3

53.       An occupier, before using any premises as a factory, should send a written notice to the Chief Inspector at least ….. days in advance.A.      30B.      20C.      15D.      10

54.       If a new manager is appointed and takes charge on a given day, the Occupier must send a written notice to the Inspector within ….. days.A.      10B.      15C.      7D.      3

55.       If a Manager is not appointed for a factory then the Occupier of the factory will be considered as the Manager of the factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.A.      TrueB.      False

56.       General duties of the Occupier are mentioned in which section of the act?A.      Section 7-DB.      Section 7-CC.      Section 7-BD.      Section 7-A

57.       The term “Inspectors” is discussed in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A.      Section 7B.      Section 8C.      Section 9D.      Section 10

58.       The State Government cannot appoint Joint Chief Inspectors.A.      True

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B.      False

59.       Powers of Inspectors are discussed in the Section ……….A.      8B.      10C.      11D.      None of these

60.   Section 10 of the Factories Act, 1948 speaks about ………….A.      Certifying SurgeonsB.      Certifying DoctorsC.      Certified EmployeesD.      Certified Examiners

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 6: 51A, 52A, 53C, 54C, 55A, 56D, 57B, 58B, 59D (section 9), 60A

Labour Laws Questions 7 (61-70)

The Factories Act, 1948

61.       Section 11 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to …….A.      Natural HumidificationB.      CleanlinessC.      HealthD.      Poisonous Substances

62.       For a given work place, the floor should be washed at least once in every ……….A.      1 yearB.      6 monthsC.      1 monthD.      1 week

63.       The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted should be repainted once every ……….A.      3 yearsB.      4 yearsC.      5 yearsD.      It is the owners choice

64.       The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted with washable paint should be washed in a period of ………A.      6 monthsB.      8 monthsC.      3 monthsD.      1 month

65.       The walls, ceilings or partitions which are white washed, should be white washed once every ………..A.      3 months

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B.      10 monthsC.      14 monthsD.      2 years

66.       Windows, doors or shutters that are painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least once every …………..A.      1 yearB.      3 yearsC.      5 yearsD.      7 years

67.       “Disposal of waste and effluents” relates to section ………A.      12B.      13C.      14D.      15

68.       Section 13 relates to ……A.      Dust and FumeB.      Natural OxidationC.      Ventilation and temperatureD.      Air Conditioning

69.       It is not necessary to ensure flow of fresh air and arrange for adequate ventilation in the factory.A.      TrueB.      False

70.   Section 10 relates to Cleanliness.A.      TrueB.      False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 7: 61B, 62D, 63A, 64A, 65C, 66C, 67A, 68C, 69B, 70B (Section 11).

71. Power to declare different departments to be seperate factories is given in section ......... of the act. a. 4b. 5c. 6d. 7

72. Before occupying or using a premises as a Factory, the occupier has to give some details in a notice form to the Chief Inspector. Such notice should be given before ....... days of occupying the premises.a. 90b. 30c. 25d. 15

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73. General duties of the Occupier are given under which section of the Factories Act?a. 8-Ab. 5-Dc. 6-Cd. 7-A

74. Section 8 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........a. General duties of manufacturersb. Inspectorsc. Limitations of Occupierd. Occupying Conditions

75. ......... states that any person, having any direct interest in a factory or any process or business carried there in or any patent or machinery carried there with, cannot be appointed as  Inspector, Chief Inspector, Public Officer etc.a. Section 9 (3)b. Section 9 (2)c. Section 8 (3)d. Section 8 (2)

76. Every District Magistrate shall be an Inspector for his district.a. Trueb. False

77. Section 9 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........a. Duties of Inspectorsb. Moral Duties of Inspectorsc. Powers of Inspectorsd. Appointment of Inspectors

78. Inspector's powers are limited by certain local limits.a. Trueb. False, Inspector has unlimited powers

79. The Inspector may not take away with him any Instrument or Photograph with him for examination. He may examine only in the factory premises.a. Trueb. False

80. For the purpose of Inspection, the Inspector can take photo copies of register or other documents but cannot seize the registers or documents.a. Trueb. False

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Answers to Labour Laws Questions 8: 71 A, 72 D, 73 D, 74 B, 75 C, 76 A, 77 C, 78 A, 79 B, 80 B.

Labour Laws Questions 9 (81 - 90)

The Factories Act, 1948

81. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act.a. Section 9 (C)b. Section 10c. Section (11)d. Section (12)

82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........a. Cleanlinessb. Healthc. Environmentd. Healthy Person

83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by washing and using disinfectant wherever necessary.a. Shiftb. Dayc. Weekd. Month

84. Inside Walls or Partitions that are painted or varnished, should be re-painted or re-varnished at least once in a period of  ............. .a. 10 yearsb. 5 yearsc. 7 monthsd. 3 years

85. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint should be repainted with at least one coat of such paint at least once in a period of ....... years.a. 2b. 2.5c. 3d. 7

86. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint or varnished should be cleaned at least once in a period of ..... .a. 14 monthsb. 18 months

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c. 22 monthsd. 36 months

87. Inside Walls or Partitions when kept White Washed or Colour Washed, should be White Washed or Colour Washed at least once in a period of ........ .a. 6 monthsb. 14 monthsc. 18 monthsd. 22 months

88. Doors, Windows, Metallic Frames or Shutters that are kept painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least once every period of  ......... .a. 1 yearb. 3 yearsc. 5 yearsd. 6 years

89. It is voluntary under the Act to maintain a register of Painting or White Washing as may be applicable.A. TrueB. False

90. Section 12 of the act relates to ......a. Ventilation and Temperatureb. Disposal of waste and effluentsc. Removal of Insects and poisonous animals from premisesd. Planting Trees in the premises

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 9 : 81 B, 82 A, 83 C, 84 B, 85 C, 86 A, 87 B, 88 C, 89 B, 90 B.

The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

91. Section 2 (1) of The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 defines .......a. Accounting yearb. Allocable Surplusc. Appropriate Governmentd. Available Surplus

92. The term "Agricultural Income" is defined under .........a. Section 2(3)b. Section 2 (5)c. Section 2 (2)d. Section 2 (4)

93. The Available Surplus is computed under which section of the Act?a. Section 2b. Section 3

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c. Section 4d. Section 5

94. "Banking Company" is defined same as under Section 5 of the ................a. Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1949b. Banking Companies Act, 1949c. Financial Corporations Controlling Act, 1973d. Reserve Bank of India Regulations Act, 1963

95. Definition of "Company" under the act is same as definition of "Company" under ............ of the Companies Act, 1956.a. Section 2b. Section 3c. Section 4d. Section 1

96. "Co-operative Society" is defined under ..........a. Sec 2 (8)b. Sec 2 (9)c. Sec 2 (10)d. Sec 2 (11)

97. A "Corporation" may be a "Company" as per the definition of "Corporation" under the Act.a. Trueb. False

98. The ceiling of wage for the purpose of definition of an "Employee" under section 2 (13) of the Act is Rs. ...........a. 1600b. 3500c. 6500d. 8500

99. A person is hired for a regular work, but he is required to come part time. Is he an employee as per the definition of "Employee" under the act?a. Yesb. Noc. Insufficient Datad. Cannot be determined

100. When The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 was enacted the ceiling for Salary and Wages was Rs. ...........a. 1600b. 2600c. 3500d. 6500

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 10 : 91 A, 92 C, 93 D, 94 B, 95 B, 96 C, 97 B, 98 B, 99 A,100 A.

101. Any factory where the humidity in air is artificially controlled, Drinking Water from Public Supply can be used for the said purpose.

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a. Trueb. False

102. This section states that effective measures should be undertaken to keep the work-rooms free from dust and fumes. Which section is this?a. Section 12b. Section 13c. Section 14d. Section 15

103. Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ...............a. Cleanlinessb. Disposal of Wastec. Dust and Fumesd. Artificial Humidification

104. The law states any factory already in existence before the commencement of the Factories Act, 1948 should provide at least ............... of space for every worker employed.a. 9 metresb. 7.1 cubic metresc. 9.9 cubic metresd. No such measurement is given in the Factories Act, 1948

105. "Ventilation and Temperature" are discussed under ........... of the Factories Act, 1948a. Section 15b. Section 14c. Section 13d. Section 12

106. .................. may order to display a notice on each work room mentioning the maximum number of workers who may work in the room at a given time.a. Chief Inspectorb. Chief Auditorc. Chief Justiced. None of the above

107. A factory built and commenced business in 1982 should provide at least ............. space for every worker employed.a. 9.9 cubic metresb. 10.7 cubic metresc. 14.2 cubic metresd. 22.2 cubic metres

108. The term "Lighting" is discussed under .............a. Section 18

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b. Section 21 (a)c. Section 20d. Section 17

109. Prevention of -(i) glare directly from a source of light or a smooth surface and(ii) formation of shadows such that it causes eye-strain or unsafe working conditionis taken care under .............a. Section 16b. Section 16 (a)c. Section 17 (1)d. Section 17 (3)

110. A Drinking Water point should be marked "Drinking Water" in English Language only.a. Trueb. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 11 : 101 A, 102 C, 103 D, 104 C, 105 C, 106 A, 107 C, 108 D, 109 D, 110 B

111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under ..............a. Section 18b. Section 19c. Section 20d. Section 21

112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal or Washing Place.a. 10 metresb. 6 metresc. 8 metresd. 3 metres

113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make appropriate arrangements for cool drinking water during hot weather.a. 10b. 250c. 500d. 750

114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................a. Spittoonsb. Canteen Facilityc. Drinking Water Suppliesd. Latrines and Urinals

115. A Latrine or Urinal accommodation may not directly communicate with any work-room.a. Trueb. False

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116. The Internal Walls and Floors of Latrines and Urinals should be covered with glaze tiles or smooth polish up to a height of ............a. 150 centimetresb. 120 centimetresc. 90 centimetresd. 30 centimetres

117. Section 19 (2) of the Factories Act, 1948 provides that the Latrines and Urinals should be properly washed and cleaned with suitable detergents or disinfectants at least once every ...........a. Shiftb. 7 daysc. 3 daysd. 9 days

118. Section 20 of the act discusses .............a. Spittoonsb. Detergentsc. House Keepingd. None of the Above

119. It is not necessary to have spittoons in a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948a. Trueb. False

120. If a person spits in the premises of the factory and not in the spittoons he may be fined up to rupees ............a. 1000b. 500c. 250d. 5

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 12 : 111 A, 112 B, 113 B, 114 D, 115 A, 116 C, 117 B, 118 A, 119 B, 120 D.

121. "Fencing of Machinery" is discussed under ..............a. Section 21b. Section 22c. Section 23d. Section 24

122. With reference to Section 22(2) of the Act, can a woman be allowed to clean or lubricate a part of the prime mover, while the prime mover is in motion?a. Yesb. No

123. Section 23 of the Factories Act, 1948 explains about .............a. Employment of Women for Lubrication of Prime Moverb. Employment of young persons for  Lubrication of Prime Moverc. Employment of young persons on dangerous machined. Striking gear and devices for cutting of power

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124. A Self-Acting machine or material may not run on inward or outward traverse within a distance of ......... over the designated walking space for any person.a. 45 centimetersb. 3 metersc. 90 centimetersd. 2 meters

125. Section 28 of the Factories act, 1948 discusses ............a. Self Acting Machinesb. Hoists and Liftsc. Casing of new machineryd. Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton openers

126. Lifting machines, chains, ropes, lifting tackles and other similar materials/tools should be examined by a competent person once is a period of every .............a. 3 monthsb. 6 monthsc. 9 monthsd. 12 months

127. When a person is working near the wheel track of any travelling crane, it should be ensured that the crane is at least ............. away of such place.a. 6 mtrsb. 12 mtrsc. 9 mtrsd. None of the Above

128. The term "Revolving Machinery" is discussed under ................. of the Factories Act, 1948.a. Section 30b. Section 29c. Section 28d. Section 27

129. Is it mandatory to display/fix a notice showing the maximum safe working peripheral speed of every grindstone or abrasive wheel near each machine where grinding is carried on? If Yes, then, under which section is it mentioned so?a. No, it is not mandatoryb. Yes, It is mandatory under section 30(1) of the Factories Act, 1948c. Yes, It is mandatory under section 32(1) of the Factories Act, 1948d. None of the Above.

130. The term "Pressure Plant" is discussed under which section of the act?a. Section 30b. Section 31c. Section 32d. Section 33

Answers to Labour Law Questions 13 : 121 A, 122 B, 123 C, 124 A, 125 B, 126 D, 127 A, 128 A, 129 B, 130 B.

131. This section of the factories act provides that every pit, fixed vessel, sump or tank that may be injurious due to its location or depth shall be adequately covered or fenced so as to avoid accident

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and injury. Which section is this?a. Section 32b. Section 33c. Section 34d. Section 35

132. Which section protects a worker from being employed at a factory for lifting or moving or carrying any load which may cause him injury?a. Section 37b. Section 35c. Section 34d. Section 33

133. A worker employed in a factory for Welding is not provided safety screen and/or goggles and/or other appropriate protective equipment. This situation is violating one of the sections i.e. Section 35 which speaks about ...............a. Protection of faceb. Protection from Welding Arcc. Protection of eyesd. Protection of head

134. Protection from dangerous fumes and gases is ensured under ........... of the factories act, 1948.a. Section 36b. Section 38c. Section 40d. None of these

135. Any portable light that needs to be used inside a confined space, chamber, tank or pit may not exceed ...........a. 40 voltsb. 8 voltsc. 12 voltsd. 24 volts

136. Section 38 of the factories act speaks about............a. Floors, Stairs and Means of Accessb. Explosives or inflammable dust, gas etc.c. Precautions in case of fired. Precautions in case of flood

137. There shall be 1 Safety Officer for every .......... workers in a factory.a. 250b. 500c. 750d. 1000

138. "Maintenance of Buildings" is ensured for safety under ..........a. Section 39b. Section 39-Ac. Section 40d. Section 40-A

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139. "Striking Gear and devices for cutting of power" is given under ............. of the factories act, 1948.a. Section 24b. Section 18c. Section 15-Ad. Section 19

140. General Duties of manufacturers, etc., as regards articles and substances for use in factories is discussed under ............ of the factories act.a. Section 7b. Section 7-Ac. Section 7-Bd. None of these

Answers to Labour Law Questions 14: 131 B, 132 C, 133 C, 134 A, 135 D, 136 C, 137 D, 138 D, 139 A, 140 C.

141. The constitution of site appraisal committee is covered under which section of the Factories Act, 1948?a. Section 39b. Section 40c. Section 41 - Ad. Section 41 - B

142. What is the purpose of site appraisal committee constituted in the question discussed above?a. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Heavy Machinery in a moving state.b. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Hazardous Process.c. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Chemical Material handling.d. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Complex Technology Process.

143. Who shall be the Chairman of the site appraisal committee?a. Chief Inspectorb. Executive Auditorc. Third Party Auditord. Commissioner of Police

144. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution appointed by the Central Government under ............ of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.a. Section 3b. Section 4c. Section 5d. Section 6

145. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution referred under section 3 of which Act?a. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1992

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b. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1990c. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1985d. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981

146. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the State Board for the purpose of Prevention and Control of Water Pollution.a. Trueb. False

147.  The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the State Board for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution referred under ............ of Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981.a. Section 9b. Section 7c. Section 6d. Section 5

148. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Education in the state.a. Trueb. False

149. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Environment in the state.a. Trueb. False

150. A representative of the Meterological Department of the Government is also included in the site appraisal committee.a. Trueb. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 15 : 141 C, 142 B, 143 A, 144 A,145 D, 146 A, 147 D, 148 B, 149 A, 150 A.

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151. The Site Appraisal committee constituted for considering applications for initial location of factory involving  hazardous process may also include a representative of Town Planning Departments of the State Government.a. Trueb. False

152. In how many days is The Site Appraisal Committee required to submit its report to the State Government?a. 30 daysb. 60 daysc. 90 daysd. 120 days

153. If the application to the Site Appraisal Committee has come from a factory owned or controlled by Central Government, is the State Government allowed to include a representative from the Central Government into the Site Appraisal Committee?a. Yesb. No

154. If an application for establishing a factory involving hazardous process has been approved by the State Government, then the same applicant is not required to take further approval, for the same factory, from the Central Board or the State Board established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981.a. Trueb. False 

155. Specific responsiblities of the occupier in relation to hazardous processes is given under which section of The Factories Act, 1948?a. Section 40b. Section 41 - Ac. Section 41 - Bd. Section 41 - C

156. It is the responsibility of the Occupier, involved in hazardous process, to get the medical check up done of every worker working in his/her factory at regular intervals not exceeding .............a. 3 monthsb. 9 monthsc. 12 monthsd. 24 months

157. The Central Government may appoint an Inquiry committee for inquiring into the Standards of Health and Safety in a factory involving hazardous process. How many members would this committee include?

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a. 15b. 5c. 3d. 2

158. The maximum permissible limits of exposure to chemical and toxic substance in a factory involving hazardous process are mentioned in ...............a. First Scheduleb. Second Schedulec. Third Scheduled. None of these

159. In a factory involving hazardous process, the occupier shall set up a Safety Committee constituting Workers and Management for maintaining proper safety and health at work. In what proportion shall the both parties be included in such committee? (Management : Workers)a. 50 : 50b. 60 : 40c. 70 : 30d. 100 : 0

160. The Right of Workers to warn about imminent danger in a factory involving hazardous process is given under which section of The Factories Act, 1948?a. 41 - Gb. 41 - Hc. 41 - Id. 41 - J

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 16 : 151 A, 152 C, 153 A, 154 A, 155 D, 156 C, 157 C, 158 B, 159 A, 160 B.

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