Construction Labor Laws in India
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What does the Building & Other Construction Workers Act regulate?

  • Registration of construction companies
  • Taxation policies for construction projects
  • Minimum wages for construction workers (correct)
  • Safety measures for building design

    • How does the RERA Act indirectly impact construction labour practices?

  • By regulating employment of construction workers
  • By setting standards for building design
  • By determining labour taxation policies
  • By protecting homebuyers' rights (correct)

    • In the context of the National Building Code of India (NBC 2017), what does NBC stand for?

  • National Business Council
  • New Building Code
  • National Building Code (correct)
  • Natural Building Certification

    • What is the purpose of Intellectual Property (IP) protection?

    <p>To encourage innovation by granting exclusive rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which form of IP protects original literary, artistic, musical, and cinematographic works?

    <p><em>Copyright</em></p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes trademarks from other forms of Intellectual Property (IP)?

    <p>Trademarks protect designs and symbols used in commerce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of engaging labour through sub-contracting according to the text?

    <p>Reduced administrative burden</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Dispute Resolution Boards (DRBs) in project disputes?

    <p>To provide non-binding recommendations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method of engaging labour potentially incentivizes productivity through payment based on completed work units?

    <p>Piece Rate Work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Under what circumstances can Lok Adalats issue binding awards in India?

    <p>If both parties agree to accept the award</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the productivity and safety of labour impact construction projects?

    <p>They are the main factors influencing quality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a disadvantage of engaging labour through piece rate work, as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Worker exploitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which Act provides a framework for resolving industrial disputes through conciliation, arbitration, and adjudication according to the text?

    <p>Industrial Disputes Act, 1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the importance of skilled and unskilled labour in civil engineering projects?

    <p>They are essential for tasks like excavation and masonry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 define for industrial establishments?

    <p>Service conditions, disciplinary procedures, and grievance redressal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which law governs the functioning of Lok Adalats in India?

    <p>Lok Adalats Act, 1996</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In engaging specialized subcontractors for labour, what is a potential disadvantage mentioned in the text?

    <p>Reduced control over labour practices</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can engaging labour effectively benefit construction projects?

    <p>By improving project quality and efficiency</p> Signup and view all the answers

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