Question 1

Which of the following labour legislations is implemented only by the Central Implementation Machinery?

Accepted Answer

The Employees' State Insurance Act is implemented only by the Central Implementation Machinery, as it is a self-financing social security and health insurance scheme for Indian workers managed by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.

Question 2

Under Section 2(12) the Act is applicable to non-seasonal factories employing---------- persons

Accepted Answer

Under Section 2(12) of the Factories Act, 1948, the Act is applicable to non-seasonal factories employing 10 or more persons.

Question 3

Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme was introduced in the year

Accepted Answer

The Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme (EDLI) was introduced in the year 1976 to provide life insurance benefits to employees in the organized sector.

Question 4

The Payment of Gratuity Act was introduced in the year

Accepted Answer

The Payment of Gratuity Act was introduced in the year 1972 to provide for a scheme for the payment of gratuity to employees engaged in factories, mines, oilfields, plantations, ports, railway companies, shops or other establishments.

Question 5

The Maternity Benefit Act was introduced in the year

Accepted Answer

The Maternity Benefit Act was introduced in the year 1961 to regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain periods before and after childbirth and to provide for maternity benefits and certain other benefits.

Question 6

Which of the following benefits is covered under social security schemes?

Accepted Answer

Social security schemes often encompass a wide range of benefits including medical facilities, retirement benefits, and compensation facilities, among others, to provide comprehensive support to individuals.

Question 7

Making peace with employees by fulfilling all their needs without any resistance is the essence of the

Accepted Answer

The Appeasement theory is about making peace with employees by fulfilling their needs without any resistance, aiming to avoid conflicts and ensure harmony within the organization.

Question 8

The age of dependent for obtaining dependent's benefit under the Employees State Insurance Act has now been enhanced from 18 years to

Accepted Answer

The age of dependent for obtaining dependent's benefit under the Employees State Insurance Act has been enhanced to 25 years.

Question 9

Employees who are getting a daily average wages up to ________ are exempted from contributing employees' share of ESI contribution.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Employees who are getting a daily average...

Question 10

The employer's share of contribution under the ESI Act is

Accepted Answer

The employer's share of contribution under the Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act is 4.75%.

Question 11

As per the latest amendment under the ESI Act, 1948 medical treatment is now available to persons under voluntary retirement scheme also.

Accepted Answer

The latest amendment under the ESI Act, 1948 indeed extends medical treatment to persons under voluntary retirement scheme, reflecting an expansion of benefits under the act.

Question 12

Which of the following legislations in India is governed by a tripartite organisation consisting of representatives of labour, management and Government?

Accepted Answer

The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act is governed by the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), which is a tripartite body consisting of representatives from the government, employers, and employees.

Question 13

What is the wage limit for employees to be covered under the Employee State Insurance Act as per the latest amendment?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What is the wage limit for employees...

Question 14

Employees' share of contribution under the ESI Act is

Accepted Answer

The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) Act mandates that employees contribute 1.75% of their wages towards the ESI scheme.

Question 15

Which of the following legislations extends some sort of benefit to retired employees also?

Accepted Answer

The Employees' State Insurance Act provides medical benefits to retired employees who have contributed to the scheme for a specified period.

Question 16

PF act is applicable to an establishment engaged in any industry specified in ……...

Accepted Answer

The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, applies to establishments engaged in industries specified in Schedule I of the Act.

Question 17

Minimum ……….. Persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act.

Accepted Answer

The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, applies to establishments employing 20 or more persons.

Question 18

The term "Appropriate Government" is defined in which section of the PF Act?

Accepted Answer

The term "Appropriate Government" is defined in Section 2(a) of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

Question 19

According to Section 2(a) which is the appropriate Government for a mine in a given state?

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to Section 2(a) which is the...

Question 20

Section 2(aa) of the PF act defines the term ……………

Accepted Answer

The answer of Section 2(aa) of the PF act defines...

Quiz 2: Labour Legislation and Social Security in India