Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Social security schemes typically cover a range of benefits including medical facilities, retirement benefits, and compensation facilities, among others, to provide financial security and support to individuals.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

The essence of the Appeasement theory is to make peace with employees by fulfilling all their needs without any resistance, aiming to avoid conflict and maintain harmony.

Question 3

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 4

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

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Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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 7

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 a tripartite body consisting of representatives from the government, employers, and employees. This body is responsible for the administration of the ESI scheme, which provides health insurance and social security to Indian workers.

Question 8

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

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Question 9

Employees' share of contribution under the ESI Act is

Accepted Answer

Under the ESI Act, the employees' share of contribution is 1.75%.

Question 10

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 11

'Unemployment allowance' payable is stated in

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Question 12

Which of the following legislations was based on the recommendations of the B.P. Adarkar Committee Report?

Accepted Answer

The Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 was based on the recommendations of the B.P. Adarkar Committee Report, which was aimed at creating a scheme for health insurance for industrial workers.

Question 13

Who is an 'exempted employee' under the Employee's state Insurance Act, 1948?

Accepted Answer

An 'exempted employee' under the Employee's State Insurance Act, 1948, is one who is not liable under the Act to pay the employee's contribution. This exemption could be due to various reasons, including the nature of employment, income threshold, or specific exemptions provided under the Act.

Question 14

The Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923, the Maternity Benefit Act, 1965 and the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

Accepted Answer

The Employees State Insurance Act, 1948 provides a self-contained social security scheme. Once an establishment is covered under this Act, the provisions of the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 and the Maternity Benefit Act, 1965 are not applicable to the employees of that establishment, as they are covered for similar benefits under the ESI Act.

Question 15

What is the content of the Schedule I of the ESI Act, 1948?

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Question 16

Under ESI Act, 1948 a member of the Corporation, Standing Committee or the Medical Council shall cease to be a member of the body if he fails to attend

Accepted Answer

Under the ESI Act, 1948, a member ceases to be a member if they fail to attend three consecutive meetings.

Question 17

Which of the following benefits have not been provided under the Employee's State Insurance Act, 1948?

Accepted Answer

The Employee's State Insurance Act, 1948 provides benefits like Disablement Benefit, Sickness Benefit, and Unemployment Allowance, but it does not specifically provide for a Children's Allowance.

Question 18

Which one of the following Labour Legislations provides comprehensive benefits to industrial workers in India?

Accepted Answer

The Employees' State Insurance Act provides comprehensive benefits to industrial workers in India, including medical, cash, maternity, disability, and dependent benefits.

Question 19

An employer is liable to pay his contribution in respect of every employee and deduct employees contribution from wages bill and shall pay these contributions at the specified rates to the Corporation within -----------days of the last day of the Calendar month in which the contributions fall due.

Accepted Answer

The employer is required to pay contributions to the Corporation within 21 days of the last day of the Calendar month in which the contributions fall due. This is a standard regulation in many social security and employee benefits schemes to ensure timely payment and compliance.

Question 20

Dependants' Benefit paid at the rate of ----------% of wage in the form of monthly payment to the dependants of a deceased Insured person in cases where death occurs due to employment injury or occupational hazards.

Accepted Answer

Dependants' Benefit is paid at the rate of 90% of the wage in the form of a monthly payment to the dependants of a deceased Insured person when the death occurs due to employment injury or occupational hazards.

Quiz 3: Social Security Schemes and Employment Laws in India