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MCQ on Labor Law 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 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. True B. False 9. The term contribution is defined in the section ……… A. Section 2-bb B. Section 2-bc C. Section 2-cc D. Section 2-c 10. Section 2(d) of the Provident Fund Act defines ……… A. Hazardous Process B. Employee C. Employment D. Controlled Industry
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MCQ on Labor Law

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

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. True

B. False

9. The term contribution is defined in the section ………

A. Section 2-bb

B. Section 2-bc

C. Section 2-cc

D. Section 2-c

10. Section 2(d) of the Provident Fund Act defines ……… A. Hazardous Process

B. Employee

C. Employment

D. Controlled Industry

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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. Yes

B. 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. True

B. False

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

A. True

B. False

16. 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)

17. An employee is said to be exempted if the exemption is granted under section………

A. 26

B. 17

C. 14

D. 20

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-Exemption

B. Exemption

C. Factory

D. Exempted Job

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

A. 2(i)

B. 2(h)

C. 2(k)

D. None of these

21. Under the PF Act, 1952 “Insurance Fund” means ……………

A. Unit Linked Insurance Plan

B. Deposit Linked Insurance Fund

C. Employees’ Group Accident Insurance

D. Medical Insurance Fund

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22. 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

23. The section 2(i-a) of PF Act, 1952 defines………..

A. Member

B. Insurance

C. Insurance Fund

D. None of these

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

A. 8-A

B. 7-B

C. 6-C

D. 5-D

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 factory

B. Pension Fund

C. Establishment

D. Pension Scheme

27. 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

28. Section 2(kb) of the PF Act, 1952 defines ……….

A. Recovery Amount

B. Recovery Office

C. Recover Officer

D. Repayment Amount

29. Section 2(ll) of the PF Act, 1952 defines …………

A. Superannuation

B. Annual Salary

C. Scheme Policies

D. 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)

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31. The term “Adult” is defined in the section ……….

A. 2(a)

B. 2(ad)

C. 2(aa)

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D. None of these

32. Adult is a person who has completed …………

A. 21 years

B. 14 years

C. 18 years

D. 20 years

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

A. Child

B. Competent person

C. Adolescent

D. None of these

34. A person who is not 15 years old is a ………..

A. Kid

B. Adolescent

C. Child

D. 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 Labour

B. Labour

C. Process

D. 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 Person

B. Young Person

C. Productive Person

D. Casual Labour

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

A. True

B. False

39. According to the Factories Act, 1948 “Week” starts at midnight on ………. night.

A. Monday

B. Sunday

C. Saturday

D. There is no such mention

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

A. True

B. False

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. Machinery

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B. Transmission Machinery

C. Prime Mover

D. 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. True

B. 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. True

B. 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. True

B. False

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

A. True

B. False

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

A. True

B. False

51. Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines …….

A. Occupier

B. Employee

C. Owner

D. Manager

52. The Power or exempt, any factory, during public emergency is given in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

A. Section 5

B. Section 6

C. Section 4

D. 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. 30

B. 20

C. 15

D. 10

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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. 10

B. 15

C. 7

D. 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. True

B. False

56. General duties of the Occupier are mentioned in which section of the act?

A. Section 7-D

B. Section 7-C

C. Section 7-B

D. Section 7-A

57. The term “Inspectors” is discussed in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

A. Section 7

B. Section 8

C. Section 9

D. Section 10

58. The State Government cannot appoint Joint Chief Inspectors.

A. True

B. False

59. Powers of Inspectors are discussed in the Section ……….

A. 8

B. 10

C. 11

D. None of these

60. Section 10 of the Factories Act, 1948 speaks about ………….

A. Certifying Surgeons

B. Certifying Doctors

C. Certified Employees

D. Certified Examiners

61. Section 11 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to …….

A. Natural Humidification

B. Cleanliness

C. Health

D. Poisonous Substances

62. For a given work place, the floor should be washed at least once in every ……….

A. 1 year

B. 6 months

C. 1 month

D. 1 week

63. The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted should be repainted once every ……….

A. 3 years

B. 4 years C. 5 years

D. 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 months

B. 8 months

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C. 3 months

D. 1 month

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

A. 3 months

B. 10 months

C. 14 months

D. 2 years

66. Windows, doors or shutters that are painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least once every …………..

A. 1 year

B. 3 years

C. 5 years

D. 7 years

67. “Disposal of waste and effluents” relates to section ………

A. 12

B. 13

C. 14

D. 15

68. Section 13 relates to ……

A. Dust and Fume

B. Natural Oxidation

C. Ventilation and temperature

D. Air Conditioning

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

A. True

B. False

70. Section 10 relates to Cleanliness.

A. True

B. False

71. Power to declare different departments to be seperate factories is given in section ......... of the act.

a. 4

b. 5

c. 6

d. 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. 90

b. 30

c. 25

d. 15

73. General duties of the Occupier are given under which section of the Factories Act?

a. 8-A

b. 5-D

c. 6-C

d. 7-A

74. Section 8 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........ a. General duties of manufacturers

b. Inspectors

c. Limitations of Occupier

d. Occupying Conditions

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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. True

b. False

77. Section 9 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........

a. Duties of Inspectors

b. Moral Duties of Inspectors

c. Powers of Inspectors

d. Appointment of Inspectors

78. Inspector's powers are limited by certain local limits.

a. True

b. 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. True

b. 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. True

b. False

81. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act.

a. Section 9 (C)

b. Section 10

c. Section (11)

d. Section (12)

82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........

a. Cleanliness

b. Health

c. Environment

d. Healthy Person

83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by washing and using disinfectant wherever

necessary.

a. Shift

b. Day

c. Week

d. 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 years

b. 5 years

c. 7 months d. 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. 2

b. 2.5

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c. 3

d. 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 months

b. 18 months

c. 22 months

d. 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 months

b. 14 months

c. 18 months

d. 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 year

b. 3 years

c. 5 years

d. 6 years

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

A. True

B. False

90. Section 12 of the act relates to ......

a. Ventilation and Temperature

b. Disposal of waste and effluents

c. Removal of Insects and poisonous animals from premises

d. Planting Trees in the premises

The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 91. Section 2 (1) of The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 defines .......

a. Accounting year

b. Allocable Surplus

c. Appropriate Government

d. 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 2

b. Section 3

c. Section 4

d. Section 5

94. "Banking Company" is defined same as under Section 5 of the ................

a. Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1949

b. Banking Companies Act, 1949

c. Financial Corporations Controlling Act, 1973

d. Reserve Bank of India Regulations Act, 1963

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95. Definition of "Company" under the act is same as definition of "Company" under ............ of the Companies Act, 1956.

a. Section 2

b. Section 3

c. Section 4

d. 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. True

b. False

98. The ceiling of wage for the purpose of definition of an "Employee" under section 2 (13) of the Act is Rs. ...........

a. 1600

b. 3500

c. 6500

d. 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. Yes

b. No

c. Insufficient Data

d. Cannot be determined

100. When The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 was enacted the ceiling for Salary and Wages was Rs. ...........

a. 1600

b. 2600

c. 3500

d. 6500

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

the said purpose.

a. True

b. 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 12

b. Section 13

c. Section 14

d. Section 15

103. Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ...............

a. Cleanliness

b. Disposal of Waste

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c. Dust and Fumes

d. 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 metres

b. 7.1 cubic metres

c. 9.9 cubic metres

d. No such measurement is given in the Factories Act, 1948

105. "Ventilation and Temperature" are discussed under ........... of the Factories Act, 1948

a. Section 15

b. Section 14

c. Section 13

d. 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 Inspector

b. Chief Auditor

c. Chief Justice

d. 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 metres

b. 10.7 cubic metres

c. 14.2 cubic metres

d. 22.2 cubic metres

108. The term "Lighting" is discussed under .............

a. Section 18

b. Section 21 (a)

c. Section 20

d. 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 condition

is taken care under .............

a. Section 16

b. 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. True

b. False

111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under ..............

a. Section 18

b. Section 19

c. Section 20

d. Section 21

112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal or Washing Place.

a. 10 metres

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b. 6 metres

c. 8 metres

d. 3 metres

113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make appropriate arrangements for cool drinking

water during hot weather.

a. 10

b. 250

c. 500

d. 750

114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................

a. Spittoons

b. Canteen Facility

c. Drinking Water Supplies

d. Latrines and Urinals

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

a. True

b. False

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 centimetres

b. 120 centimetres

c. 90 centimetres

d. 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. Shift

b. 7 days

c. 3 days

d. 9 days

118. Section 20 of the act discusses .............

a. Spittoons

b. Detergents

c. House Keeping

d. None of the Above

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

a. True

b. 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. 1000

b. 500

c. 250

d. 5

111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under ..............

a. Section 18

b. Section 19

c. Section 20 d. Section 21

112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal or Washing Place.

a. 10 metres

b. 6 metres

c. 8 metres

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d. 3 metres

113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make appropriate arrangements for cool drinking

water during hot weather.

a. 10

b. 250

c. 500

d. 750

114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................

a. Spittoons

b. Canteen Facility

c. Drinking Water Supplies

d. Latrines and Urinals

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

a. True

b. False

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 centimetres

b. 120 centimetres

c. 90 centimetres

d. 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. Shift

b. 7 days

c. 3 days

d. 9 days

118. Section 20 of the act discusses .............

a. Spittoons

b. Detergents

c. House Keeping

d. None of the Above

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

a. True

b. 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. 1000

b. 500

c. 250

d. 5

121. "Fencing of Machinery" is discussed under ..............

a. Section 21

b. Section 22

c. Section 23

d. 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. Yes

b. No

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123. Section 23 of the Factories Act, 1948 explains about .............

a. Employment of Women for Lubrication of Prime Mover

b. Employment of young persons for Lubrication of Prime Mover

c. Employment of young persons on dangerous machine

d. Striking gear and devices for cutting of power

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 centimeters

b. 3 meters

c. 90 centimeters

d. 2 meters

125. Section 28 of the Factories act, 1948 discusses ............

a. Self Acting Machines

b. Hoists and Lifts

c. Casing of new machinery

d. 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 months

b. 6 months

c. 9 months

d. 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 mtrs

b. 12 mtrs

c. 9 mtrs

d. None of the Above

128. The term "Revolving Machinery" is discussed under ................. of the Factories Act, 1948.

a. Section 30

b. Section 29

c. Section 28

d. 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 mandatory

b. Yes, It is mandatory under section 30(1) of the Factories Act, 1948

c. Yes, It is mandatory under section 32(1) of the Factories Act, 1948

d. None of the Above.

130. The term "Pressure Plant" is discussed under which section of the act?

a. Section 30

b. Section 31

c. Section 32

d. Section 33

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 and injury. Which section is this? a. Section 32

b. Section 33

c. Section 34

d. Section 35

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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 37

b. Section 35

c. Section 34

d. 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 face

b. Protection from Welding Arc

c. Protection of eyes

d. Protection of head

134. Protection from dangerous fumes and gases is ensured under ........... of the factories act, 1948.

a. Section 36

b. Section 38

c. Section 40

d. 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 volts

b. 8 volts

c. 12 volts

d. 24 volts

136. Section 38 of the factories act speaks about............

a. Floors, Stairs and Means of Access

b. Explosives or inflammable dust, gas etc.

c. Precautions in case of fire

d. Precautions in case of flood

137. There shall be 1 Safety Officer for every .......... workers in a factory.

a. 250

b. 500

c. 750

d. 1000

138. "Maintenance of Buildings" is ensured for safety under ..........

a. Section 39

b. Section 39-A

c. Section 40

d. Section 40-A

139. "Striking Gear and devices for cutting of power" is given under ............. of the factories act, 1948.

a. Section 24

b. Section 18

c. Section 15-A

d. 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 7

b. Section 7-A

c. Section 7-B d. None of these

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 and injury. Which section is this?

a. Section 32

b. Section 33

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c. Section 34

d. 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 37

b. Section 35

c. Section 34

d. 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 face

b. Protection from Welding Arc

c. Protection of eyes

d. Protection of head

134. Protection from dangerous fumes and gases is ensured under ........... of the factories act, 1948.

a. Section 36

b. Section 38

c. Section 40

d. 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 volts

b. 8 volts

c. 12 volts

d. 24 volts

136. Section 38 of the factories act speaks about............

a. Floors, Stairs and Means of Access

b. Explosives or inflammable dust, gas etc.

c. Precautions in case of fire

d. Precautions in case of flood

137. There shall be 1 Safety Officer for every .......... workers in a factory.

a. 250

b. 500

c. 750

d. 1000

138. "Maintenance of Buildings" is ensured for safety under ..........

a. Section 39

b. Section 39-A

c. Section 40

d. Section 40-A

139. "Striking Gear and devices for cutting of power" is given under ............. of the factories act, 1948.

a. Section 24

b. Section 18

c. Section 15-A

d. 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 7

b. Section 7-A

c. Section 7-B

d. None of these

141. The constitution of site appraisal committee is covered under which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

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a. Section 39

b. Section 40

c. Section 41 - A

d. 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 Inspector

b. Executive Auditor

c. Third Party Auditor

d. 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 3

b. Section 4

c. Section 5

d. 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

b. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1990

c. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1985

d. 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. True

b. 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 9

b. Section 7

c. Section 6

d. Section 5

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

a. True

b. False

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

a. True

b. False

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

a. True

b. False

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. True

b. False

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152. In how many days is The Site Appraisal Committee required to submit its report to the State Government?

a. 30 days

b. 60 days

c. 90 days

d. 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. Yes

b. 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. True

b. False

155. Specific responsiblities of the occupier in relation to hazardous processes is given under which section of The Factories

Act, 1948?

a. Section 40

b. Section 41 - A

c. Section 41 - B

d. 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 months

b. 9 months

c. 12 months

d. 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?

a. 15

b. 5

c. 3

d. 2

158. The maximum permissible limits of exposure to chemical and toxic substance in a factory involving hazardous process

are mentioned in ...............

a. First Schedule

b. Second Schedule

c. Third Schedule

d. 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 : 50

b. 60 : 40

c. 70 : 30

d. 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 - G

b. 41 - H

c. 41 - I

d. 41 - J

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221. The certyfing surgeon can revoke the certificate of fitness issued by him if he finds the holder of the certificate is no

more fit to work in the capacity stated therein in a factory.

a. True

b. False

222. If the certifying surgeon revokes a certificate of fitness and the applicant requestes, the certifying surgeon shall state

his reasons in writing.

a. True

b. False

223. Who bears the fees, if payable, for the certificate of fitness?

a. Occupier

b. Young Person

c. Parents / Guardian of young person

d. Government

224. An adolescent who has been granted a certificate of fitness to work as an adult in any factory shall be deemed to be

an ___ for all the purposes of (working hours of adults) and (annual leave with wages)

a. Adult

b. Adolescent

c. Young person

d. Child

225. Any adolescent, under the age of 17, who has been granted certificate of fitness to work as an adult in a factory can

be allowed to work only between ___ AM and ___ PM only.

a. 8, 8

b. 5, 8

c. 6, 7

d. 7, 9

226. Section 71(1)"Working hours for children" prohibits the employment of a child in a factory for more than ___ hours

in any day.

a. 1

b. 3

c. 4

d. 4.5

227. As per section 71(2) the period of work of all children working in a factory shall be limited to ___ shift(s).

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. None of these

228. In case of period of work of all children employed in a factory, no 2 shifts shall be so fixed that they overlap or

spreadover for more than ___ hours.

a. 2

b. 3

c. 4

d. 5

229. Provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) also applies to Child Workers in the factory.

a. True

b. False

230. Exemptions from the provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) shall also be made in case of Child Workers in the

factory.

a. True

b. False

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231. Identify Section 71 of The Factories Act, 1948

a. Certificate of fitness

b. Working hours for children

c. Employment of children

d. None of these

232. As per Section 71(5) of the act, any female child shall not be required to or allowed to work in a factory between ___

PM and ___ AM.

a. 7, 8

b. 8, 6

c. 7, 7

d. 8, 8

233. Maintaining of Register of child workers is mandatory, in a factory where children are employed, as per which

section of The Factories Act, 1948?

a. Section 72

b. Section 73

c. Section 74

d. Section 75

234. The provisions of Chapter VIII - Annual Leave With Wages, shall not apply to workers of Railway administered by

Government.

a. True

b. False

235. In order to be allowed leave with wages in a year, the worker must have worked ___ days or more in the preceding

calendar year.

a. 365

b. 300

c. 270

d. 240

236. For the purpose of calculating number of days for leave with wages, in case of adult worker, the base shall be one day

for every ___ days of work performed by him during the previous calendar year.

a. 20

b. 15

c. 12

d. 10

237. For the purpose of calculating number of days for leave with wages, in case of child worker, the base shall be one day

for every ___ days of work performed by him during the previous calendar year.

a. 20

b. 15

c. 12

d. 10

238. In case of female worker, maternity leave not exceeding ___ weeks is included while calculating 240 days or more of

work period during that year.

a. 6

b. 8

c. 10

d. 12

239. In case of adult worker, for the computation of 240 days or more of work period, any days of lay-off by agreement or

contract or as permissible by standing orders shall be included.

a. True

b. False

240. If an adult worker has joined on any day except 1st January, he will be required to have worked atleast ___ of days of

remainder calendar year, in order to be granted leave with wages at the rate mentioned in section 79 (1) of The Factories

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Act, 1948.

a. One Half

b. One Third

c. All

d. Two Third

241. For the purpose of calculating Annual Leave with Wages u/s 79 of the Act, fraction of leave of half a day or more

shall be trated as one full day's leave.

a. True

b. False

242. In case of an adult worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to the succeeding year.

a. 30

b. 35

c. 80

d. 90

243. In case of a Child worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to the succeeding year.

a. 30

b. 35 c. 40

d. 45

244. If a person wishes to avail his "Annual leave with wages", he shall apply in writing to the manager at least ___ days in

advance of the commencement of leave period.

a. 7

b. 10

c. 15

d. 30

245. If a person, employed in any public utility service, wishes to avail his "annual leave with wages" he shall apply in

writing to the manager at least ___ days in advance of the commencement of leave period.

a. 7

b. 10

c. 15

d. 30

246. As per section 79(6) of The Factories Act, 1948 the number of times in which leave may be taken during any year shall

not exceed ___

a. 10

b. 7

c. 5

d. 3

247. If a worker wishes to avail his leave with wages for the purpose of covering period of illness, he shall be paid the

wages, admissible under section 81, not later than ___ days from the date of his application for leave.

a. 10

b. 15

c. 20

d. 30

248. If a worker, working in a public utility service, wishes to avail his leave with wages for the purpose of covering period

of illness, he shall be paid the wages, admissible under section 81, not later than ___ days from the date of his application for

leave.

a. 10 b. 15

c. 20

d. 30

249. Identify section 80 of The Factories Act, 1948.

a. Application for leave

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b. Wages during leave period

c. Notification of cancellation

d. None of these

250. Identify section 82 of The Factories Act, 1948.

a. Wages during leave period

b. Mode of recovery of unpaid wages

c. Payment in advance in certain cases

d. Application for leave

251. In case any actions of a factory contravene the provisions of The Factories Act, 1948, the Manager and the Occupier

can be penalized with imprisonment up to ___ years or fine up to ___ rupees or both.

a. 1 year & Two Lakhs

b. 2 years & One Lakh

c. 5 years & Five Lakhs

d. 7 years & Ten Lakhs

252. In case when contravention or the offence is continued, the court may penalize further Rs. ___ for each such day.

a. 1000

b. 10000

c. 100000

d. 1000000

253. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 discusses about General Penalty for Offences?

a. Section 89

b. Section 90

c. Section 91

d. Section 92

254. Penalty resulting from death of any worker due to contravention of any provisions of Chapter IV or Section 87 shall

not be less than ___.

a. 5 lakh rupees

b. 1 lakh rupees

c. 50,000 rupees

d. 25,000 rupees

255. Penalty resulting from serious bodily injury to any worker due to contravention of any provisions of Chapter IV or

Section 87 shall not be less than ___.

a. 5000 rupees

b. 10,000 rupees

c. 50,000 rupees

d. 2,50,000 rupees

256. Any person, who was found guilty again of any offence punishable under section 92, shall be imprisoned for a period

which may extend to ___ years or a fine not less than rupees ___.

a. 3; 10,000

b. 4; 20,000

c. 5; 30,000

d. 10; 40,000

257. Penalty applicable to a person who was found guilty again of any offence punishable under section 92, shall extend up

to rupees ___.

a. One Lakh

b. Two Lakhs c. Three Lakhs

d. Five Lakhs

258. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 details about "Enhanced penalty after previous conviction"?

a. Section 94

b. Section 95

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c. Section 96

d. Section 97

259. Under The Factories Act, 1948 if any person willfully obstructs an Inspector exercising his power of inspection, such

person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend up to ___ or with fine which may extend to rupees ___.

a. 1 month; 5000

b. 3 months; 7000

c. 6 months; 10,000

d. 1 year; 20,000

260. If any worker contravenes any provisions of The Factories Act, 1948, he shall be punishable with a fine which may

extend up to rupees ___.

a. 100

b. 500

c. 1000

d. 2000

261. Penalty for offences by workers is discussed under which section of the act?

a. Section 96

b. Section 97

c. Section 98

d. Section 99

262. Any person, found guilty of using false certificate of fitness, shall be penalized with imprisonment, which may

extend up to ___ or fine which may extend up to ___.

a. 2 months; 1 thousand rupees

b. 3 months; 2 thousand rupees

c. 4 months; 3 thousand rupees

d. 5 months; 4 thousand rupees

263. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for permitting double employment of child?

a. Section 97

b. Section 98

c. Section 99

d. Section 100

264. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for using false certificate of fitness?

a. Section 98

b. Section 99

c. Section 100

d. Section 101

265. In case of any offence, if the manager wants to make a complaint charging another person as the actual offender,

then a written notice must be given by the manager atleast before ___ days before making such complaint.

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

266. If case of hearings where manager has charged another person as actual offender, the court hearings shall not be

adjourned for a periid exceeding ___ months.

a. 1

b. 2

c. 3

d. 4

267. Under the act, no court shall take cognizance of offence punishable therein, unless complaint is made within ___ of

the date when it came to the knowledge of the Inspector.

a. 3 days

b. 1 month

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c. 2 month

d. 3 months

268. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 describes the Limitation of Prosecution?

a. Section 105

b. Section 106

c. Section 107

d. Section 108

269. If the occupier intends to make an appeal against any written order served by the Inspector, they shall do so within

___ days.

a. 15 days

b. 30 days

c. 45 days

d. 90 days

270. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 is on Appeals?

a. Section 107

b. Section 108

c. Section 109

d. Section 110

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

271. Which is the year for "The Declaration of the Rights of Child"?

a. 1967

b. 1962

c. 1960

d. 1959

272. When was the "International Convention on the Rights of Child" adopted by the General Assembly?

a. 20/11/1989

b. 12/12/1990

c. 26/01/1995

d. 15/08/1999

273. Who was the President of the General Assembly, when the International Convention on the Rights of Child was

adopted by the General Assembly?

a. Mr. Joseph N Garba

b. Mr. Martin J Garba

c. Mr. Suresh S

d. Mr. Ajay Chauhan

274. The International Convention on the Rights of Child consisted of how many Articles when it was presented to the

General Assembly?

a. 95

b. 84

c. 55

d. 35

275. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 defines the term "Child"?

a. Section 1

b. Section 2 (i)

c. Section 2 (ii)

d. Section 2 (iii)

276. As per the act, Day means a period of 24 hours beginning at ___

a. Morning 8 AM

b. Noon

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c. Evening 4 PM

d. Midnight

277. As per the The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 a Shop is an establishment.

a. True

b. False

278. Identify Section 2(v) of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

a. Family

b. Occupier

c. Port Authority

d. Establishment

279. As per section 2(viii) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under Section ___

a. 18

b. 20

c. 3

d. 28

280. As per the Act, Week means a period of 7 days beginning at midnight on ___

a. Sunday

b. Monday

c. Saturday

d. Thursday

291. As per the act, a child should not be permitted to work between ___ & ___.

a. 8 PM; 7 AM

b. 7 PM; 8 AM

c. 6 PM; 7 AM

d. 5 PM; 9 AM

292. Is "Overtime Work" permissible for a child?

a. Yes

b. No

293. Identify Section 8 of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

a. Hours and period of work

b. Notice to inspector

c. Daily hours

d. Weekly holidays

294. The notice specifying the weekly holiday of a child shall be kept displayed permanently.

a. True

b. False

295. The day specified in notice as a weekly holiday for a child shall not be altered by the occupier more than once in

___.

a. 1 week

b. 1 month

c. 2 months

d. 3 months

296. The "Notice to Inspector", as mentioned in Section 9 of the act, shall be sent within how many days of employment

of a child and commencement of this act with respect to that particular establishment?

a. 10

b. 15

c. 20

d. 30

297. To whom shall the case be initially referred by the Inspector in case of any question regarding age of a child

permitted to work in an establishment.

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a. Tribunal

b. Police Commissioner

c. Chief Inspector

d. Prescribed Medical Authority

298. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 demands for display of notice

containing abstract of Sections 3 and 14.

a. Section 9

b. Section 10

c. Section 11

d. Section 12

299. The provisions of Section 7, 8 & 9 of the act shall not apply to any establishment wherein any process is carried out

by the occupier with the aid of his family.

a. True

b. False

300. The provisions of Section 7, 8 & 9 shall not apply to any school established by Government.

a. True

b. False

301. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 details about "Penalties"?

a. Section 12

b. Section 13

c. Section 14

d. Section 15

302. Anybody who contravenes the provisions of Section 3 (Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations

and processes) shall be punished with minimum ______ which may extend up to _______ of imprisonment

a. 1 month; 1 year

b. 3 months; 1 year

c. 6 months; 3 years

d. 6 months; 5 years

303. Anybody who contravenes the provisions of Section 3 (Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations

and processes) shall be fined with minimum ______ which may extend up to ______.

a. Rs. 10,000 ; Rs. 20,000

b. Rs. 20,000 ; Rs. 40,000

c. Rs. 25,000 ; Rs. 100,000

d. Rs. 5,000 ; Rs. 40,000

304. Having been convicted once, if a person again contravenes the provisions of Section 3 of the act, such person shall be

punished with imprisonment for a term not less than ___ which may extend up to ___.

a. 6 months; 2 years

b. 6 months; 4 years

c. 6 months; 8 years

d. 2 years; 10 years

305. If an occupier fails to maintain appropriate register as required by the Section 11 of the act, then he may be punished

with an imprisonment for a term up to ____ or with fine which may extend to ____.

a. 1 month; Rs. 10,000

b. 6 months; Rs. 15,000

c. 8 months; Rs. 18,000

d. 12 months; Rs. 20,000

306. Identify Section 16 of the act.

a. Penalties

b. Procedure relating to offences

c. Appointment of Inspectors

d. Power to make rules

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307. If the Government appoints any person as an Inspector for the purpose of securing compliance with the Provisions of

the Act, then shall that person be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)?

a. Yes

b. No

308. Which Section of the Act details out the provisions related to Health and Safety under the Act?

a. Section 11

b. Section 12

c. Section 13

d. Section 14

309. Identify Section 15 of the Act.

a. Penalties

b. Power to make rules

c. Modified application of certain laws in relation to penalties

d. Appointment of Inspector

310. Identify the Section ("Certain other provisions of law not barred") of the Act.

a. Section 15

b. Section 16

c. Section 18

d. Section 20

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 311. The Competent Authority is appointed by appropriate government to ascertain the ___ applicable to the employees

employed in Scheduled employments specified.

a. Number of Paid Holidays

b. Cost of living index number

c. Tax Rules

d. Income ceiling limit

312. Employment in Oil mill is a scheduled employment.

a. True

b. False

313. Employment in public motor transport is a scheduled employment.

a. True

b. False

314. As per Section 2 (h) of the act, "HRA" is not included in wages.

a. True

b. False

315. As per Section 2 (h), the value of "house accommodation" is included in wages.

a. True

b. False

316. Identify Section 2 (g) of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948.

a. Child

b. Employer

c. Prescribed

d. Scheduled Employment

317. If any Gratuity is payable to an employee on discharge, would it be included in wages?

a. Yes

b. No

318. "Cost of living Indez number" is defined under which section of the act?

a. 2(b)

b. 2(c)

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c. 2(d)

d. 2(e)

319. Which section of the act defines Employer

a. 2(d)

b. 2(e)

c. 2(r)

d. 2(g)

320. "Wages" is defined under which section of the act?

a. 2(g)

b. 2(h)

c. 2(i)

d. 2(j)

321. The appropriate government shall review and revise the minimum wages, if necessary, within a period not exceeding

___.

a. 6 months

b. 1 year

c. 3 years

d. 5 years

322. Can the appropriate government refrain from fixing minimum rates of wages for a given scheduled employment in a

state?

a. Yes

b. No

323. If for a given scheduled employment, the number of persons employed in a state are less than ___, the appropriate

government may refrain from fixing the minimum rates of wages for that particular schedule employment.

a. 500

b. 1000

c. 1500

d. 3000

324. The fact that an employer may find it difficult to carry on his business on the basis of minimum wages is an irrelevant

consideration in fixation of minimum wages.

a. True

b. False

325. Identify Section 5 of the Act -

a. Fixation of minimum rates of wages

b. Minimum rates of wages

c. Procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages

d. None of these

326. Who shall be appointed by the appropriate Government to co-ordinate the work of committees and sub-committees,

apointed under Section 5 of the act?

a. Chief Inspector

b. Occupier of major Industry

c. Advisory Board

d. None of these

327. Over the Advisory Board, there shall also be a Central Advisory Board appointed by Central Government.

a. True

b. False

328. The Chairman of th Central Advisory Board shall be appointed by ___.

a. Central Government

b. Advisory Board

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c. Chief Inspector

d. State Chief Minister

329. Number of Independent persons appointed in Advisory Board shall not exceed ___ of its total number.

a. 1/2

b. 1/3

c. 1/4

d. None of these

330. The Chairman of the committees/Advisory Board formed under this Act shall be one of the ___.

a. Employer's Representatives

b. Employee's Representatives

c. Independent Persons

d. None of these

331. There is a scope for correction of errors mistakenly made while fixing or revising the minimum rates of wages in the

act. Which section provides for the same?

a. Section 10

b. Section 11

c. Section 12

d. Section 13

332. Does the act allow to pay minimum wages in Kind?

a. Yes, if the appropriate government authorizes to do so.

b. No

333. Alongwith the rate of Minimum Wages, the appropriate government may also fix the working hours which shall be

considered as a normal working day.

a. True

b. False

334. The payment for work on a day of rest shall not be less than overtime rate.

a. True

b. False

335. Which section of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for Fixing hours of normal working day?

a. Section 12

b. Section 13

c. Section 14

d. Section 15

336. Where an employee works for two or more classes of work, how shall he be paid?

a. Paid for the work he completes first

b. Paid for the work where he produces more output

c. Paid for the work with respect to time occupied in each work

d. Paid on average rate

337. Where the minimum wages are fixed on Time rate, Piece rated workers -

a. Shall be paid as per Piece rate only

b. Shall be paid on average rate

c. Shall be paid at rate not less than time rate

d. Shall not be paid at all

338. Which section of the Act specifies requirements for Maintenance of Registers and Records?

a. Section 16

b. Section 17

c. Section 18

d. Section 19

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339. Which section of the act authorises the appropriate Government to appoint Inspectors?

a. Section 20

b. Section 19

c. Section 18

d. Section 17

340. What time can the Inspector enter the premises of any factory or workplace under his purview for the purpose of

inspecting registers, records or notices?

a. During normal working hours of the workplace except lunch hours

b. During Day Time only

c. From 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM only

d. Any time

341. If the Inspector, wishes to take a copy of any register maintained under this Act, believing it of evidence or information

against any offence that he thinks has been created by the employer, can he take/seize such a copy or a part of the register?

a. Yes

b. No

342. Who is authorized to appoint an Authority to hear and decide on the claims arising under this Act, mentioned under the

appropriate section?

a. Factory Inspector

b. Police Inspector

c. Appropriate Government

d. Collector

343. Can a Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation be appointed as an Authority to hear and decide on the claims?

a. Yes

b. No

344. Any officer of the Central Government exercising functions as a Labour Commissioner for any region can be appointed

as an Authority to hear and decide on the claims.

a. Yes

b. No

345. Any officer of the State Government not below the rank of a Labour Commissioner can be appointed as an Authority

to hear and decide on the claims.

a. Yes

b. No

346. Any officer with an experience as a presiding judge of a Civil court can be appointed as an Authority to hear and decide

on the claims.

a. Yes

b. No

347. The application for claims under this act should be presented within how many months of the Minimum Wages being

payable?

a. 2 months

b. 4 months

c. 6 months

d. 12 months

348. Which section of the Act provides for "Claims"?

a. Section 19

b. Section 20

c. Section 21 d. Section 22

349. In case of claims where actual amount paid to the employee is less than the minimum wages, the total amount then

payable, alongwith penalty should not exceed ____ times the amount of excess amount.

a. 3

b. 5

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c. 8

d. 10

350. If any applicant files a false application against an employer, the authority may penalize the applicant with a fine not

exceeding ______ payable to the employer.

a. Rs. 10

b. Rs. 50

c. Rs. 100

d. Rs. 500

351. Which section of the act provides for "Penalties for certain offences"?

a. Section 19

b. Section 20

c. Section 21

d. Section 22

352. Any Employer found guilty of paying less than Minimum rates of wages shall be punished with imprisonment upto

______ and/or fine which may extend upto _______.

a. 5 years; Rs. 50,000

b. 2 years; Rs. 2,000

c. 6 months; Rs. 500

d. 3 months; Rs. 50

353. Upon contravention of any provision of this act, for which no specific penalty has been provided, the employer shall

be penalized upto an amount of Rs._______.

a. 50

b. 500

c. 5000

d. 50000

354. How shall an Employer deal with the undisbursed amount that was due to employee and could not be paid either due

to death of employee before disbursement or his whereabouts not known?

a. The Employer shall retain such money

d. The Employer shall give it to employee's relatives

c. The Employer shall deposit the money with prescribed authority

d. The Employer shall donate such money on behalf of the employee

355. Which section of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for exemption of employer from liability in certain cases?

a. Section 22

b. Section 23

c. Section 24

d. Section 25

356. If an employee willingly signs a contract with his employer for payment of wages less than fixed, would it contravene

any provision of the act?

a. Yes

b. No

357. Does the State Government have the power to add any employment to the Schedule?

a. Yes

b. No

358. If the State Government intends to add a given employment to the Schedule, it shall be required to give a notice of not

less than _________.

a. 1 year b. 9 months

c. 6 months

d. 3 months

359. Identify Section 26 of the Act -

a. Exemptions & Exceptions

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b. Contracting Out

c. Power of the Central Government to give directions

d. Power of the Central Government to make rules

360. Identify Section 30 of the Act -

a. Power of the Central Government to make rules

b. Power of the State Government to make rules

c. Power of the appropriate Government to make rules

d. Validation of fixation of certain minimum rates of wages

Answers to Labour Laws Questions :

1D, 2B, 3A, 4B, 5B, 6A, 7C, 8B, 9D, 10D, 11A, 12A, 13C, 14B, 15A, 16C, 17B, 18D, 19C, 20B, 21B,

22D, 23C, 24C, 25A, 26B, 27C, 28C, 29A, 30D, 31A, 32C, 33A, 34C, 35C, 36D, 37B, 38B (begins at

midnight), 39C, 40B, 41C, 42A, 43B, 44A, 45A, 46B, 47D - 2(m), 48B, 49A, 50B, 51A, 52A, 53C, 54C,

55A, 56D, 57B, 58B, 59D (section 9), 60A, 61B, 62D, 63A, 64A, 65C, 66C, 67A, 68C, 69B, 70B (Section

11), 71 A, 72 D, 73 D, 74 B, 75 C, 76 A, 77 C, 78 A, 79 B, 80 B, 81 B, 82 A, 83 C, 84 B, 85 C, 86 A, 87

B, 88 C, 89 B, 90 B, 91 A, 92 C, 93 D, 94 B, 95 B, 96 C, 97 B, 98 B, 99 A,100 A, 101 A, 102 C, 103 D,

104 C, 105 C, 106 A, 107 C, 108 D, 109 D, 110 B, 111 A, 112 B, 113 B, 114 D, 115 A, 116 C, 117 B, 118

A, 119 B, 120 D, 121 A, 122 B, 123 C, 124 A, 125 B, 126 D, 127 A, 128 A, 129 B, 130 B, 131 B, 132 C,

133 C, 134 A, 135 D, 136 C, 137 D, 138 D, 139 A, 140 C, 131 B, 132 C, 133 C, 134 A, 135 D, 136 C, 137

D, 138 D, 139 A, 140 C, 141 C, 142 B, 143 A, 144 A,145 D, 146 A, 147 D, 148 B, 149 A, 150 A, 151 A,

152 C, 153 A, 154 A, 155 D, 156 C, 157 C, 158 B, 159 A, 160 B, 221 A, 222 A, 223 A, 224 A, 225 C, 226

D, 227 B, 228 C, 229 A, 230 B, 231 B, 232 A, 233 B, 234 A, 235 D, 236 A, 237 B, 238 D, 239 A, 240 D,

241 A, 242 A, 243 C, 244 C, 245 D, 246 D, 247 B, 248 D, 249 B, 250 B, 251 B, 252 A, 253 D, 254 D, 255

A, 256 A, 257 B, 258 A, 259 C, 260 B, 261 B, 262 A, 263 C, 264 A, 265 C, 266 C, 267 D, 268 B, 269 B,

270 A, 271 D, 272 A, 273 A, 274 D, 275 C, 276 D, 277 A, 278 A, 279 A, 280 C, 301 C, 302 B, 303 A, 304

A, 305 A, 306 B, 307 A, 308 C, 309 C, 310 D, 311 B, 312 A, 313 A, 314 B, 315 B, 316 D, 317 B, 318 C,

319 B, 320 B, 321 D, 322 A, 323 B, 324 A, 325 C, 326 C, 327 A, 328 A, 329 B, 330 C, 331 A, 332 A, 333

A, 334 A, 335 B, 336 C, 337 C, 338 C, 339 B, 340 D, 341 A, 342 C, 343 A, 344 A, 345 A, 346 A, 347 C,

348 B, 349 D, 350 B, 351 D, 352 C, 353 B, 354 C, 355 B, 356 A, 357 A, 358 D, 359 A, 360 C.

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