22 Questions
Which of the following acts provides for the regulation of employment of women before and after childbirth and for maternity benefits?
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Which act prohibits discrimination in wages between men and women for the same work or work of a similar nature?
Equal Remuneration Act, 1976
Which act provides for the payment of compensation to workmen and their dependents in the case of injury by accident arising out of and in the course of employment?
Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923
Which act prohibits the employment of children in hazardous occupations and processes and regulates the hours of work and other conditions of service for children employed in non-hazardous occupations and processes?
Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986
Which act provides for the payment of gratuity to employees on the termination of their employment after a certain period of continuous service?
Gratuity Act, 1972
Which act provides for the regulation of the employment of manual workers in loading and unloading operations in ports, docks, and other places?
Dock Workers (Regulation of Employment) Act, 1948
What is the main purpose of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976?
To ensure equal pay for equal work between men and women
Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986?
Compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923?
Applies to all establishments employing 10 or more workers
Which of the following is a key provision of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
Provides for paid leave for women workers before and after childbirth
Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976?
Employers must provide separate restrooms and other facilities for male and female workers
What is the main purpose of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986?
To prohibit the employment of children in hazardous occupations and processes
What is the purpose of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in Maharashtra?
To provide financial assistance to pregnant women
According to the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, what is the penalty for an employer who discriminates in terms of remuneration between men and women?
All of the above
Which of the following is NOT a provision of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986?
Provision of free and compulsory education for all children up to the age of 14
What is the purpose of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923?
To provide compensation to workers for injuries sustained during the course of their employment
Which of the following is a key feature of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in Maharashtra?
It provides for the payment of maternity benefit to women employees in certain establishments
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the termination of employment under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in Maharashtra?
Absence from work for a maximum period of two weeks immediately following the day of her delivery, miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy
What is the purpose of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976?
To ensure equal pay for equal work between men and women
Which of the following is a key provision of the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986?
It prohibits the employment of children in hazardous occupations and processes
What is the penalty for an employer who violates the provisions of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976?
Both a fine and imprisonment
Which of the following is NOT a valid reason for the termination of employment under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 in Maharashtra?
Absence from work for a maximum period of two weeks immediately following the day of her delivery, miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy
Test your knowledge on various Indian labor laws including The Apprentices Act, 1961, Working Journalists (Fixation of Rates of Wages) Act, 1958, Merchant Shipping Act, 1958, and more. This quiz covers a range of legislation related to labor rights and regulations in India.
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