90 Questions
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which of the following is NOT a provision related to maternity benefit?
Leave for tubectomy operation
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the penalty for obstructing an Inspector?
Fine
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who is eligible for maternity benefit?
All women employees
Which one of these is the correct definition of 'delivery' as mentioned in the text?
The process of giving birth to a child
What is the purpose of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
To regulate the employment of women during certain periods
Which one of these is the correct definition of 'employer' as mentioned in the text?
The person who has ultimate control over the affairs of an establishment
Which one of these is the correct definition of 'establishment' as mentioned in the text?
A factory, mine, or plantation
Which one of these is the correct definition of 'maternity benefit' as mentioned in the text?
The payment referred to in sub-section (1) of section 5
For how long is a woman entitled to maternity benefit?
Twenty-six weeks
What is the qualifying period for a woman to be entitled to maternity benefit?
Eighty days
What work can a pregnant woman be required to do during the specified period?
All of the above
What is the average daily wage for the purpose of calculating maternity benefit?
The minimum rate of wage fixed or revised under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Which Act amended Section 5 of the Central Act 53 of 1961?
Assam Act 2 of 1984
Who is entitled to the payment of maternity benefit under this Act?
Any woman employed in a factory or other establishment
What is the time period for which a woman can give notice for maternity benefit?
Not earlier than six weeks from the date of her expected delivery
What happens if a woman fails to give notice for maternity benefit?
She can give notice after the delivery
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which government is considered the 'appropriate Government' for an establishment being a mine or an establishment where equestrian, acrobatic, and other performances take place?
Central Government
Which establishments are covered under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
All industrial, commercial, and agricultural establishments
Which Act exempts factories or other establishments covered under it from the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948
Which Act regulates the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after childbirth and provides for maternity benefit and certain other benefits?
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, no deduction from the normal and usual daily wages of a woman entitled to maternity benefit shall be made by reason only of:
The nature of work assigned to her
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, who has the power to appoint Inspectors for the purposes of this Act?
The appropriate Government
What powers do Inspectors have under the Maternity Benefit Act?
To enter premises and examine registers and records
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, who is required to provide information regarding the names and addresses of women employed, payments made to them, and applications or notices received from them?
The employer
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, what is the consequence of wrongfully withholding payment due to a woman?
The Inspector may direct the payment to be made
Who is considered a public servant under the Maternity Benefit Act?
The Inspector appointed under the Act
Which one of these is true about maternity benefit under this Act?
Every woman entitled to maternity benefit is also entitled to a medical bonus of one thousand rupees.
Which one of these is true about leave for illness arising out of pregnancy?
A woman is entitled to leave with wages at the rate of maternity benefit for a maximum period of one month.
Which one of these is true about nursing breaks?
A woman delivered of a child is allowed two breaks of the prescribed duration for nursing the child until the child attains the age of fifteen months.
Which one of these is true about dismissal during absence of pregnancy?
It is unlawful for an employer to discharge or dismiss a woman during or on account of her absence from work due to pregnancy.
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which establishments are covered under the Act?
All of the above
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'child'?
A child born alive or dead
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the maximum number of days for which a woman can be laid off and still be entitled to maternity benefit?
160 days
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who is entitled to the payment of maternity benefit?
All women employed in shops and establishments
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which Act amended Section 5 of the Central Act 53 of 1961?
The Maternity Benefit Amendment Act, 1972
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the minimum number of weeks for which a woman must be pregnant before she can give notice for maternity benefit?
6 weeks
If a woman entitled to maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, dies before receiving the benefit, who is eligible to receive the benefit?
Her legal representative
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the time limit for an Inspector to order the payment of maternity benefit if a woman fails to give notice?
48 hours
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the maximum period for which a woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit?
Twenty-six weeks
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the qualifying period for a woman to be entitled to maternity benefit?
Eighty days
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the rate at which maternity benefit is payable?
The average daily wage
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who is eligible for maternity benefit?
All women
Which one of these is true about the medical bonus under the Maternity Benefit Act?
It is subject to a maximum of one thousand rupees.
Which one of these is true about leave for miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy under the Maternity Benefit Act?
A woman is entitled to leave with wages for a period of six weeks.
Which one of these is true about leave with wages for tubectomy operation under the Maternity Benefit Act?
A woman is entitled to leave with wages for a period of two weeks.
Which one of these is true about nursing breaks under the Maternity Benefit Act?
A woman delivered of a child is allowed two breaks of the prescribed duration for nursing the child.
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who is considered the 'commissioning mother'?
A biological mother who uses her egg to create an embryo implanted in any other woman
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'delivery'?
The birth of a child
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who is considered the 'employer'?
All of the above
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'factory'?
A place where goods are manufactured or processed
Which one of these is true about the payment of medical bonus under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
The medical bonus is equal to the average daily wage for the period of her actual absence
Which one of these is true about leave for miscarriage, etc. under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
A woman is entitled to leave with wages for miscarriage or medical termination of pregnancy
Which one of these is true about nursing breaks under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
A woman is entitled to two nursing breaks in a day
Which one of these is true about the power of Central Government under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
The Central Government has the power to give directions under the Act
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what powers do Inspectors have?
All of the above
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, who is considered a public servant?
Every Inspector appointed under this Act
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, what can an Inspector do if payment has been wrongfully withheld?
Direct the payment to be made in accordance with his orders
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, what can an Inspector do if a woman has been discharged or dismissed during her absence from work?
All of the above
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who can make a complaint to an Inspector?
All of the above
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what can an Inspector do if a woman has been discharged or dismissed during her absence from work?
All of the above
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the maximum period for which a woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit?
26 weeks
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the qualifying period of actual work required for a woman to be entitled to maternity benefit?
80 days
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the rate at which maternity benefit is payable?
Average daily wage
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what work can a pregnant woman be required to do during the specified period?
Any work assigned by the employer
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who is considered the 'appropriate Government' for an establishment other than a mine or an establishment where equestrian, acrobatic, and other performances take place?
The State Government
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which establishments are covered under the Act?
Factories, mines, plantations, shops and establishments with ten or more employees, and other establishments declared by the State Government
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the consequence of wrongfully withholding payment due to a woman?
A fine of up to Rs. 5,000 and imprisonment for up to 3 months
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the maximum period for which a woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit?
20 weeks
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the maximum number of weeks for which a woman is entitled to receive maternity benefit?
20 weeks
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, which Act amended Section 5 of the Central Act 53 of 1961?
Assam Act 2 of 1984
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the qualifying wage limit for a woman to be entitled to maternity benefit?
More than the minimum wage
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the consequence of wrongfully withholding payment due to a woman?
The employer will be liable to pay double the amount due
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'commissioning mother'?
A biological mother who uses her egg to create an embryo implanted in any other woman
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'employer'?
A person who has ultimate control over the affairs of an establishment
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'delivery'?
The birth of a child
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'maternity benefit'?
The payment referred to in sub-section (1) of section 5
Which one of these is true about the medical bonus under the Maternity Benefit Act?
The medical bonus is subject to increase every three years
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the qualifying period for a woman to be entitled to maternity benefit?
Three months
Which one of these is true about leave for illness arising out of pregnancy?
A woman can take leave for illness arising out of pregnancy for a maximum period of one month
Which one of these is true about nursing breaks?
A woman is allowed two breaks of the prescribed duration for nursing the child until the child attains the age of fifteen months
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, who has the power to appoint Inspectors for the purposes of this Act?
The appropriate Government
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the penalty for obstructing an Inspector?
Fine of up to INR 5,000
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what can an Inspector do if a woman has been discharged or dismissed during her absence from work?
Pass orders as are just and proper
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the definition of 'factory'?
Any premises where goods are manufactured
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the maximum period for which a woman shall be entitled to maternity benefit?
24 weeks
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what can an Inspector do if payment has been wrongfully withheld?
Direct the payment to be made in accordance with his orders
Under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the penalty for contravention of the Act by an employer?
A fine of up to Rs. 20,000
What is the maximum number of weeks for which a woman can be laid off and still be entitled to maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
12 weeks
According to the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, what is the maximum period for which a woman can claim maternity benefit?
20 weeks
What is the qualifying period for a woman to be entitled to maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
3 months
Study Notes
Maternity Benefit Act, 1961
Eligibility and Entitlement
- A woman is eligible for maternity benefit if she has actually worked in an establishment for at least 80 days in the 12 months preceding the expected date of delivery.
- The qualifying period for a woman to be entitled to maternity benefit is at least 80 days in the 12 months preceding the expected date of delivery.
- A woman is entitled to maternity benefit for a maximum period of 12 weeks, of which up to 6 weeks can be taken before the expected date of delivery.
Definitions
- 'Delivery' refers to the birth of a child, including stillbirth or miscarriage.
- 'Employer' means the person who has the ultimate control over the affairs of the establishment.
- 'Establishment' means any establishment or organization, including a factory, mine, or plantation.
- 'Factory' means any premises or part of premises where any manufacturing process is being carried on.
- 'Maternity benefit' means the payment to a woman of maternity benefit at the rate of her average daily wage.
- 'Commissioning mother' means a biological mother who commissions a surrogacy.
Provisions
- A woman is entitled to maternity benefit at the rate of her average daily wage.
- A woman can give notice for maternity benefit at least 7 weeks prior to the expected date of delivery.
- A woman can be laid off for a maximum period of 12 weeks and still be entitled to maternity benefit.
- If a woman fails to give notice, an Inspector can order the payment of maternity benefit within 30 days.
- A pregnant woman cannot be required to do work of a arduous nature during the specified period.
Inspectors and Penalties
- The appropriate Government has the power to appoint Inspectors for the purposes of this Act.
- Inspectors have the power to inspect establishments, examine employees, and require information.
- The penalty for obstructing an Inspector is imprisonment for up to 1 year and/or a fine.
- The penalty for contravention of the Act by an employer is imprisonment for up to 1 year and/or a fine.
Others
- The Central Government has the power to exempt certain establishments from the provisions of the Act.
- The Act regulates the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after childbirth and provides for maternity benefit and certain other benefits.
- Nursing breaks are allowed for a woman during her pregnancy and after childbirth.
- A woman is entitled to leave for illness arising out of pregnancy, miscarriage, or medical termination of pregnancy.
- A woman is entitled to leave with wages for tubectomy operation.
- If a woman entitled to maternity benefit dies before receiving the benefit, the benefit shall be paid to her nominee or heirs.
Quiz: Maternity Benefit Act - Medical Bonus Provisions Test your knowledge on the provisions of the Maternity Benefit Act related to medical bonus for women. Explore the entitlements and conditions surrounding the medical bonus, including the possibility of adjustments by the Central Government.
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