Labour Laws and Reforms
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Which chapter of the Indian Constitution deals with the protection of labour rights?

  • Chapter-V
  • Chapter-IV
  • Chapter-I
  • Chapter-III (correct)

What is the primary influence of Labour Laws in India?

  • Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles (correct)
  • International Labour Conference
  • Indian Labour Conference
  • United Nations Conventions

What is the main objective of Labour legislations?

  • To promote economic growth
  • To increase employment opportunities
  • To reduce labour costs
  • To protect and safeguard labour interests (correct)

Which of the following is a Fundamental Right enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

<p>Right to work of one's choice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the deliberations of the Indian Labour Conference and the International Labour Conference?

<p>Labour laws and legislation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who chaired the First National Commission on Labour in 1969?

<p>Justice Gajendragadkar (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a subject in the concurrent list?

<p>Labour (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of judicial pronouncements on labour related matters?

<p>Protection of labour rights (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the penalty for the first offence for not furnishing required information or return?

<p>Fine up to two hundred and fifty rupees (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who can institute a prosecution for an offence under this Act?

<p>Only the prescribed officer of Government (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the objective of the Factories Act, 1948?

<p>To ensure adequate safety measures and to promote the health and welfare of the workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not covered under the Factories Act, 1948?

<p>Establishments not falling within the definition of a factory (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the total number of Sections in the Factories Act, 1948?

<p>120 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is protected from legal proceedings for acting in good faith under the Act?

<p>Any person (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum number of workers required for the Act to be applicable if power is not used?

<p>20 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

To which part of India is the Factories Act, 1948 applicable?

<p>The whole of India including Jammu and Kashmir (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'labour' primarily refer to?

<p>Productive work especially physical work done for wages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of collective labour law?

<p>Tripartite relationship between employee, employer, and union (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act is enforced to protect children in the workforce?

<p>Child Labour Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which department will have a joint cell with the labour department to study changes in laws and rules?

<p>Industries department (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What influenced the formation of labour laws in independent India?

<p>Nationalist leaders, debates in the Constituent Assembly, Constitution provisions, and International Conventions and Recommendations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which law category concerns individual employees' rights at work?

<p>Individual labour law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect is regulated by Indian labour legislation?

<p>Work hours, wages, social security, and facilities provided (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the restructuring of employment exchanges?

<p>Computerization and updating of database (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of apprentices under any scheme?

<p>To learn the tricks of the trade (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can the apprentices be exempted from labor laws?

<p>If the State Government decides otherwise (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens if the number of workers in a factory falls below the specified limit?

<p>The factory continues to be governed by the Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a workman is covered under the ESI scheme, what compensation cannot be claimed?

<p>Compensation under the Workmen's Compensation Act (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What benefits are unavailable under the ESI scheme in terms of maternity?

<p>Benefits under the Maternity Benefits Act (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why must the Cricket Club of India be registered under the ESI Act?

<p>Because it satisfies the definition of a factory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of establishment is a facility conducting clearing and forwarding activities considered as?

<p>Shop (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are activities like serving beverages in a club relevant to its registration under the ESI Act?

<p>They have a direct connection with the club's overall activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the Provident Fund (PF) amount if a member resigns?

<p>The member gets their PF contribution, Employer Contribution, and Interest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When can a member withdraw from their PF accumulations?

<p>In case of financial emergencies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a scheme certificate used for?

<p>To show service and family details of a member (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Under what condition can a member apply for a pension by surrendering their scheme certificate?

<p>After attaining the age of 50 or above with at least 10 years of total service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the withdrawal benefit based on?

<p>Last average salary and service duration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who contributes to the Pension Fund for a member?

<p>Employer and government (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who guarantees pension to members even if the employer has not contributed?

<p>The EPFO (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What component is not covered by the employer’s contribution to the death benefits?

<p>Member's personal savings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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