MCQ on Labor Law

The Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

1.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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

Schedule II
Hazardous Industries List
Schedule IX
Schedule I

2.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Minimum .. persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act.
15
20
35
50

3.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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

Section 2(a)
Section 2 (b)
Section 2 (d)
Section 2 (e)

4.
A.
B.
C.
D.

According to Section 2(a) which is the appropriate Government for a mine in a given state?
State Government
Central Government
Both (A) and (B)
None of these

5.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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

Basic Wages
Authorized Officer
Government
None of these

6.
A.
B.

Deputy Provident Fund Commissioner is an authorized officer.

True
False

7.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Basic Wages is defined in which section of the Provident Fund Act?
Section 2(g)
Section 2(d)
Section 2(b)
None of these

8.
A.
B.

Bonus is part of Basic Wages as defined in the respective section in the PF Act.
True
False

9.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term contribution is defined in the section

Section 2-bb
Section 2-bc
Section 2-cc
Section 2-c

10. Section 2(d) of the Provident Fund Act defines

A. Hazardous Process
B. Employee
C. Employment
D. Controlled Industry

11.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Employer is defined in the section .. of the PF Act.

2(e)
2(g)
2(f)
2(m)

12.
A.
B.

Can an agent, of the owner of a factory, be termed as an employer?

Yes
No

13.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Employee is defined in the section of the PF Act, 1952.

2(ab)
2(g)
2(f)
2(d)

14.
A.
B.

A person employed through a contractor will not be considered as an employee of the establishment.
True
False

15.
A.
B.

A person engaged as an apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 will not be considered as an employee.
True
False

16.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Exempted Employee is defined under section . of the PF Act, 1952
2 (gg)
2(hh)
2(ff)
2(cc)

17.
A.
B.
C.
D.

An employee is said to be exempted if the exemption is granted under section

26
17
14
20

18.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Exempted Establishment is defined under which section of the EPF Act, 1952?
2(aaa)
2(ee)
2(j)
2(fff)

19.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(g) of the PF Act defines

Non-Exemption
Exemption
Factory
Exempted Job

20. The term Fund is defined under section . of the PF Act, 1952
A. 2(i)
B. 2(h)
C. 2(k)
D. None of these
21.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Under the PF Act, 1952 Insurance Fund means

Unit Linked Insurance Plan
Deposit Linked Insurance Fund
Employees Group Accident Insurance
Medical Insurance Fund

22.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The scheme defined under section 2(i-b) of the PF Act, 1952 is ..

Pension Scheme
Provident Fund Scheme
Family Pension Scheme
Insurance Scheme

23.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The section 2(i-a) of PF Act, 1952 defines..

Member
Insurance
Insurance Fund
None of these

24.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The Insurance Scheme is framed under sub-section (1) of the Section of the PF Act, 1952.
8-A
7-B
6-C
5-D

25.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Member is defined in the section of the PF Act, 1952.

2(j)
2(u)
2(m)
2(p)

26.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(k-A) of the PF Act, 1952 defines ..

Occupier of the factory
Pension Fund
Establishment
Pension Scheme

27.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The Employees Pension Fund is established under sub-section (2) of the section
8-A
7-A
6-A
5-A

28.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(kb) of the PF Act, 1952 defines .

Recovery Amount
Recovery Office
Recover Officer
Repayment Amount

29.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(ll) of the PF Act, 1952 defines

Superannuation
Annual Salary
Scheme Policies
Recovery

30. The Employees Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal which is constituted under sec 7-D is defined under which section?
A. 2(j)
B. 2(k)
C. 2(l)
D. 2(m)

The Factories Act, 1948

31.
A.
B.
C.

The term Adult is defined in the section .

2(a)
2(ad)
2(aa)

D.

None of these

32.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Adult is a person who has completed

21 years
14 years
18 years
20 years

33.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(c ) of the act defines ..

Child
Competent person
Adolescent
None of these

34.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A person who is not 15 years old is a ..

Kid
Adolescent
Child
All of the above

35.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A person has turned 17 yesterday. Which of the statements is true with respect to that person?
The person is a child.
The person is a child as well as an adolescent.
The person was an adolescent 1 year back.
All of the above

36.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(cb) of the Factories Act defines

Child Labour
Labour
Process
Hazardous Process

37.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A person who is either a child or an adolescent will be considered a .. as per the factories Act, 1948.
Competent Person
Young Person
Productive Person
Casual Labour

38.
A.
B.

Day is a 24 hours period that begins at 06:00 AM as per the act.

True
False

39.
A.
B.
C.
D.

According to the Factories Act, 1948 Week starts at midnight on . night.

Monday
Sunday
Saturday
There is no such mention

40. Power also means energy generated by human or animal.

A. True
B. False

41.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Power is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
Section 2(p)
Section 2(h)
Section 2(g)
Section 2(l)

42.
A.

Section 2(j) of the act defines which term?

Machinery

B.
C.
D.

Transmission Machinery
Prime Mover
None of these

43.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Manufacturing Process is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
Section 2(l)
Section 2(k)
Section 2(m)
Section 2(n)

44.
A.
B.

Preserving an item in cold storage is considered as Manufacturing Process.

True
False

45.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Worker is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

Section 2(l)
Section 2(m)
Section 2(p)
None of these

46.
A.
B.

A person employed through a contractor is not considered as a Worker as per the act.
True
False

47.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Factory is defined in section of the act.

2(s)
2(p)
2(v)
None of these

48.
A.
B.

A railway running shed is a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.

True
False

49.
A.
B.

A restaurant is not a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.

True
False

50. A mine is a Factory as per the definition of Factory given in Factories Act, 1948.
A. True
B. False
51.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines .

Occupier
Employee
Owner
Manager

52.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The Power or exempt, any factory, during public emergency is given in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
Section 5
Section 6
Section 4
Section 3

53.
An occupier, before using any premises as a factory, should send a written notice to the Chief Inspector at least ..
days in advance.
A. 30
B. 20
C. 15
D. 10

54.
If a new manager is appointed and takes charge on a given day, the Occupier must send a written notice to the
Inspector within .. days.
A. 10
B. 15
C. 7
D. 3
55.
If a Manager is not appointed for a factory then the Occupier of the factory will be considered as the Manager of the
factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.
A. True
B. False
56.
A.
B.
C.
D.

General duties of the Occupier are mentioned in which section of the act?
Section 7-D
Section 7-C
Section 7-B
Section 7-A

57.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Inspectors is discussed in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
Section 7
Section 8
Section 9
Section 10

58.
A.
B.

The State Government cannot appoint Joint Chief Inspectors.

True
False

59.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Powers of Inspectors are discussed in the Section .

8
10
11
None of these

60. Section 10 of the Factories Act, 1948 speaks about .

A. Certifying Surgeons
B. Certifying Doctors
C. Certified Employees
D. Certified Examiners
61.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 11 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to .

Natural Humidification
Cleanliness
Health
Poisonous Substances

62.
A.
B.
C.
D.

For a given work place, the floor should be washed at least once in every .
1 year
6 months
1 month
1 week

63.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted should be repainted once every .
3 years
4 years
5 years
It is the owners choice

64.
A.
B.

The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted with washable paint should be washed in a period of
6 months
8 months

C.
D.

3 months
1 month

65.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The walls, ceilings or partitions which are white washed, should be white washed once every ..
3 months
10 months
14 months
2 years

66.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Windows, doors or shutters that are painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least once every ..
1 year
3 years
5 years
7 years

67.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Disposal of waste and effluents relates to section

12
13
14
15

68.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 13 relates to
Dust and Fume
Natural Oxidation
Ventilation and temperature
Air Conditioning

69.
A.
B.

It is not necessary to ensure flow of fresh air and arrange for adequate ventilation in the factory.
True
False

70. Section 10 relates to Cleanliness.

A. True
B. False
71. Power to declare different departments to be seperate factories is given in section ......... of the act.
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7
72. Before occupying or using a premises as a Factory, the occupier has to give some details in a notice form to the Chief
Inspector. Such notice should be given before ....... days of occupying the premises.
a. 90
b. 30
c. 25
d. 15
73. General duties of the Occupier are given under which section of the Factories Act?
a. 8-A
b. 5-D
c. 6-C
d. 7-A
74. Section 8 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........
a. General duties of manufacturers
b. Inspectors
c. Limitations of Occupier
d. Occupying Conditions

75. ......... states that any person, having any direct interest in a factory or any process or business carried there in or any
patent or machinery carried there with, cannot be appointed as Inspector, Chief Inspector, Public Officer etc.
a. Section 9 (3)
b. Section 9 (2)
c. Section 8 (3)
d. Section 8 (2)
76. Every District Magistrate shall be an Inspector for his district.
a. True
b. False
77. Section 9 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........
a. Duties of Inspectors
b. Moral Duties of Inspectors
c. Powers of Inspectors
d. Appointment of Inspectors
78. Inspector's powers are limited by certain local limits.
a. True
b. False, Inspector has unlimited powers
79. The Inspector may not take away with him any Instrument or Photograph with him for examination. He may examine
only in the factory premises.
a. True
b. False
80. For the purpose of Inspection, the Inspector can take photo copies of register or other documents but cannot seize the
registers or documents.
a. True
b. False
81. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act.
a. Section 9 (C)
b. Section 10
c. Section (11)
d. Section (12)
82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........
a. Cleanliness
b. Health
c. Environment
d. Healthy Person
83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by washing and using disinfectant wherever
necessary.
a. Shift
b. Day
c. Week
d. Month
84. Inside Walls or Partitions that are painted or varnished, should be re-painted or re-varnished at least once in a period of
............. .
a. 10 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 months
d. 3 years
85. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint should be repainted with at least one coat of such paint at
least once in a period of ....... years.
a. 2
b. 2.5

c. 3
d. 7
86. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint or varnished should be cleaned at least once in a period of
..... .
a. 14 months
b. 18 months
c. 22 months
d. 36 months
87. Inside Walls or Partitions when kept White Washed or Colour Washed, should be White Washed or Colour Washed at
least once in a period of ........ .
a. 6 months
b. 14 months
c. 18 months
d. 22 months
88. Doors, Windows, Metallic Frames or Shutters that are kept painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least
once every period of ......... .
a. 1 year
b. 3 years
c. 5 years
d. 6 years
89. It is voluntary under the Act to maintain a register of Painting or White Washing as may be applicable.
A. True
B. False
90. Section 12 of the act relates to ......
a. Ventilation and Temperature
b. Disposal of waste and effluents
c. Removal of Insects and poisonous animals from premises
d. Planting Trees in the premises

The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965

91. Section 2 (1) of The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 defines .......
a. Accounting year
b. Allocable Surplus
c. Appropriate Government
d. Available Surplus
92. The term "Agricultural Income" is defined under .........
a. Section 2(3)
b. Section 2 (5)
c. Section 2 (2)
d. Section 2 (4)
93. The Available Surplus is computed under which section of the Act?
a. Section 2
b. Section 3
c. Section 4
d. Section 5
94. "Banking Company" is defined same as under Section 5 of the ................
a. Banks and Financial Institutions Act, 1949
b. Banking Companies Act, 1949
c. Financial Corporations Controlling Act, 1973
d. Reserve Bank of India Regulations Act, 1963

95. Definition of "Company" under the act is same as definition of "Company" under ............ of the Companies Act, 1956.
a. Section 2
b. Section 3
c. Section 4
d. Section 1
96. "Co-operative Society" is defined under ..........
a. Sec 2 (8)
b. Sec 2 (9)
c. Sec 2 (10)
d. Sec 2 (11)
97. A "Corporation" may be a "Company" as per the definition of "Corporation" under the Act.
a. True
b. False

98. The ceiling of wage for the purpose of definition of an "Employee" under section 2 (13) of the Act is Rs. ...........
a. 1600
b. 3500
c. 6500
d. 8500
99. A person is hired for a regular work, but he is required to come part time. Is he an employee as per the definition of
"Employee" under the act?
a. Yes
b. No
c. Insufficient Data
d. Cannot be determined
100. When The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 was enacted the ceiling for Salary and Wages was Rs. ...........
a. 1600
b. 2600
c. 3500
d. 6500

The Factories Act, 1948

101. Any factory where the humidity in air is artificially controlled, Drinking Water from Public Supply can be used for
the said purpose.
a. True
b. False
102. This section states that effective measures should be undertaken to keep the work-rooms free from dust and fumes.
Which section is this?
a. Section 12
b. Section 13
c. Section 14
d. Section 15
103. Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ...............
a. Cleanliness
b. Disposal of Waste

c. Dust and Fumes

d. Artificial Humidification
104. The law states any factory already in existence before the commencement of the Factories Act, 1948 should provide
at least ............... of space for every worker employed.
a. 9 metres
b. 7.1 cubic metres
c. 9.9 cubic metres
d. No such measurement is given in the Factories Act, 1948
105. "Ventilation and Temperature" are discussed under ........... of the Factories Act, 1948
a. Section 15
b. Section 14
c. Section 13
d. Section 12
106. .................. may order to display a notice on each work room mentioning the maximum number of workers who may
work in the room at a given time.
a. Chief Inspector
b. Chief Auditor
c. Chief Justice
d. None of the above
107. A factory built and commenced business in 1982 should provide at least ............. space for every worker employed.
a. 9.9 cubic metres
b. 10.7 cubic metres
c. 14.2 cubic metres
d. 22.2 cubic metres
108. The term "Lighting" is discussed under .............
a. Section 18
b. Section 21 (a)
c. Section 20
d. Section 17
109. Prevention of (i) glare directly from a source of light or a smooth surface and
(ii) formation of shadows such that it causes eye-strain or unsafe working condition
is taken care under .............
a. Section 16
b. Section 16 (a)
c. Section 17 (1)
d. Section 17 (3)
110. A Drinking Water point should be marked "Drinking Water" in English Language only.
a. True
b. False
111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under ..............
a. Section 18
b. Section 19
c. Section 20
d. Section 21
112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal or Washing Place.
a. 10 metres

b. 6 metres
c. 8 metres
d. 3 metres
113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make appropriate arrangements for cool drinking
water during hot weather.
a. 10
b. 250
c. 500
d. 750
114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................
a. Spittoons
b. Canteen Facility
c. Drinking Water Supplies
d. Latrines and Urinals
115. A Latrine or Urinal accommodation may not directly communicate with any work-room.
a. True
b. False
116. The Internal Walls and Floors of Latrines and Urinals should be covered with glaze tiles or smooth polish up to a height
of ............
a. 150 centimetres
b. 120 centimetres
c. 90 centimetres
d. 30 centimetres
117. Section 19 (2) of the Factories Act, 1948 provides that the Latrines and Urinals should be properly washed and cleaned
with suitable detergents or disinfectants at least once every ...........
a. Shift
b. 7 days
c. 3 days
d. 9 days
118. Section 20 of the act discusses .............
a. Spittoons
b. Detergents
c. House Keeping
d. None of the Above
119. It is not necessary to have spittoons in a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948
a. True
b. False
120. If a person spits in the premises of the factory and not in the spittoons he may be fined up to rupees ............
a. 1000
b. 500
c. 250
d. 5
111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under ..............
a. Section 18
b. Section 19
c. Section 20
d. Section 21
112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal or Washing Place.
a. 10 metres
b. 6 metres
c. 8 metres

d. 3 metres
113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make appropriate arrangements for cool drinking
water during hot weather.
a. 10
b. 250
c. 500
d. 750
114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................
a. Spittoons
b. Canteen Facility
c. Drinking Water Supplies
d. Latrines and Urinals
115. A Latrine or Urinal accommodation may not directly communicate with any work-room.
a. True
b. False
116. The Internal Walls and Floors of Latrines and Urinals should be covered with glaze tiles or smooth polish up to a height
of ............
a. 150 centimetres
b. 120 centimetres
c. 90 centimetres
d. 30 centimetres
117. Section 19 (2) of the Factories Act, 1948 provides that the Latrines and Urinals should be properly washed and cleaned
with suitable detergents or disinfectants at least once every ...........
a. Shift
b. 7 days
c. 3 days
d. 9 days
118. Section 20 of the act discusses .............
a. Spittoons
b. Detergents
c. House Keeping
d. None of the Above
119. It is not necessary to have spittoons in a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948
a. True
b. False
120. If a person spits in the premises of the factory and not in the spittoons he may be fined up to rupees ............
a. 1000
b. 500
c. 250
d. 5
121. "Fencing of Machinery" is discussed under ..............
a. Section 21
b. Section 22
c. Section 23
d. Section 24
122. With reference to Section 22(2) of the Act, can a woman be allowed to clean or lubricate a part of the prime mover,
while the prime mover is in motion?
a. Yes
b. No

123. Section 23 of the Factories Act, 1948 explains about .............

a. Employment of Women for Lubrication of Prime Mover
b. Employment of young persons for Lubrication of Prime Mover
c. Employment of young persons on dangerous machine
d. Striking gear and devices for cutting of power
124. A Self-Acting machine or material may not run on inward or outward traverse within a distance of ......... over the
designated walking space for any person.
a. 45 centimeters
b. 3 meters
c. 90 centimeters
d. 2 meters
125. Section 28 of the Factories act, 1948 discusses ............
a. Self Acting Machines
b. Hoists and Lifts
c. Casing of new machinery
d. Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton openers
126. Lifting machines, chains, ropes, lifting tackles and other similar materials/tools should be examined by a competent
person once is a period of every .............
a. 3 months
b. 6 months
c. 9 months
d. 12 months
127. When a person is working near the wheel track of any travelling crane, it should be ensured that the crane is at least
............. away of such place.
a. 6 mtrs
b. 12 mtrs
c. 9 mtrs
d. None of the Above
128. The term "Revolving Machinery" is discussed under ................. of the Factories Act, 1948.
a. Section 30
b. Section 29
c. Section 28
d. Section 27
129. Is it mandatory to display/fix a notice showing the maximum safe working peripheral speed of every grindstone or
abrasive wheel near each machine where grinding is carried on? If Yes, then, under which section is it mentioned so?
a. No, it is not mandatory
b. Yes, It is mandatory under section 30(1) of the Factories Act, 1948
c. Yes, It is mandatory under section 32(1) of the Factories Act, 1948
d. None of the Above.
130. The term "Pressure Plant" is discussed under which section of the act?
a. Section 30
b. Section 31
c. Section 32
d. Section 33

131. This section of the factories act provides that every pit, fixed vessel, sump or tank that may be injurious due to its
location or depth shall be adequately covered or fenced so as to avoid accident and injury. Which section is this?
a. Section 32
b. Section 33
c. Section 34
d. Section 35

132. Which section protects a worker from being employed at a factory for lifting or moving or carrying any load which
may cause him injury?
a. Section 37
b. Section 35
c. Section 34
d. Section 33
133. A worker employed in a factory for Welding is not provided safety screen and/or goggles and/or other appropriate
protective equipment. This situation is violating one of the sections i.e. Section 35 which speaks about ...............
a. Protection of face
b. Protection from Welding Arc
c. Protection of eyes
d. Protection of head
134. Protection from dangerous fumes and gases is ensured under ........... of the factories act, 1948.
a. Section 36
b. Section 38
c. Section 40
d. None of these
135. Any portable light that needs to be used inside a confined space, chamber, tank or pit may not exceed ...........
a. 40 volts
b. 8 volts
c. 12 volts
d. 24 volts
136. Section 38 of the factories act speaks about............
a. Floors, Stairs and Means of Access
b. Explosives or inflammable dust, gas etc.
c. Precautions in case of fire
d. Precautions in case of flood
137. There shall be 1 Safety Officer for every .......... workers in a factory.
a. 250
b. 500
c. 750
d. 1000
138. "Maintenance of Buildings" is ensured for safety under ..........
a. Section 39
b. Section 39-A
c. Section 40
d. Section 40-A
139. "Striking Gear and devices for cutting of power" is given under ............. of the factories act, 1948.
a. Section 24
b. Section 18
c. Section 15-A
d. Section 19
140. General Duties of manufacturers, etc., as regards articles and substances for use in factories is discussed under ............
of the factories act.
a. Section 7
b. Section 7-A
c. Section 7-B
d. None of these
131. This section of the factories act provides that every pit, fixed vessel, sump or tank that may be injurious due to its
location or depth shall be adequately covered or fenced so as to avoid accident and injury. Which section is this?
a. Section 32
b. Section 33

c. Section 34
d. Section 35
132. Which section protects a worker from being employed at a factory for lifting or moving or carrying any load which
may cause him injury?
a. Section 37
b. Section 35
c. Section 34
d. Section 33
133. A worker employed in a factory for Welding is not provided safety screen and/or goggles and/or other appropriate
protective equipment. This situation is violating one of the sections i.e. Section 35 which speaks about ...............
a. Protection of face
b. Protection from Welding Arc
c. Protection of eyes
d. Protection of head
134. Protection from dangerous fumes and gases is ensured under ........... of the factories act, 1948.
a. Section 36
b. Section 38
c. Section 40
d. None of these
135. Any portable light that needs to be used inside a confined space, chamber, tank or pit may not exceed ...........
a. 40 volts
b. 8 volts
c. 12 volts
d. 24 volts
136. Section 38 of the factories act speaks about............
a. Floors, Stairs and Means of Access
b. Explosives or inflammable dust, gas etc.
c. Precautions in case of fire
d. Precautions in case of flood
137. There shall be 1 Safety Officer for every .......... workers in a factory.
a. 250
b. 500
c. 750
d. 1000
138. "Maintenance of Buildings" is ensured for safety under ..........
a. Section 39
b. Section 39-A
c. Section 40
d. Section 40-A
139. "Striking Gear and devices for cutting of power" is given under ............. of the factories act, 1948.
a. Section 24
b. Section 18
c. Section 15-A
d. Section 19
140. General Duties of manufacturers, etc., as regards articles and substances for use in factories is discussed under ............
of the factories act.
a. Section 7
b. Section 7-A
c. Section 7-B
d. None of these
141. The constitution of site appraisal committee is covered under which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

a. Section 39
b. Section 40
c. Section 41 - A
d. Section 41 - B
142. What is the purpose of site appraisal committee constituted in the question discussed above?
a. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Heavy Machinery in a moving
state.
b. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Hazardous Process.
c. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Chemical Material handling.
d. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Complex Technology Process.
143. Who shall be the Chairman of the site appraisal committee?
a. Chief Inspector
b. Executive Auditor
c. Third Party Auditor
d. Commissioner of Police
144. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water
Pollution appointed by the Central Government under ............ of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
a. Section 3
b. Section 4
c. Section 5
d. Section 6
145. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Air
Pollution referred under section 3 of which Act?
a. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1992
b. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1990
c. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1985
d. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981
146. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the State Board for the purpose of Prevention and
Control of Water Pollution.
a. True
b. False
147. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the State Board for the Prevention and Control of Air
Pollution referred under ............ of Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981.
a. Section 9
b. Section 7
c. Section 6
d. Section 5
148. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Education in the state.
a. True
b. False
149. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Environment in the state.
a. True
b. False
150. A representative of the Meterological Department of the Government is also included in the site appraisal committee.
a. True
b. False
151. The Site Appraisal committee constituted for considering applications for initial location of factory involving
hazardous process may also include a representative of Town Planning Departments of the State Government.
a. True
b. False

152. In how many days is The Site Appraisal Committee required to submit its report to the State Government?
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days
153. If the application to the Site Appraisal Committee has come from a factory owned or controlled by Central Government,
is the State Government allowed to include a representative from the Central Government into the Site Appraisal Committee?
a. Yes
b. No
154. If an application for establishing a factory involving hazardous process has been approved by the State Government,
then the same applicant is not required to take further approval, for the same factory, from the Central Board or the State Board
established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution)
Act, 1981.
a. True
b. False
155. Specific responsiblities of the occupier in relation to hazardous processes is given under which section of The Factories
Act, 1948?
a. Section 40
b. Section 41 - A
c. Section 41 - B
d. Section 41 - C
156. It is the responsibility of the Occupier, involved in hazardous process, to get the medical check up done of every worker
working in his/her factory at regular intervals not exceeding .............
a. 3 months
b. 9 months
c. 12 months
d. 24 months
157. The Central Government may appoint an Inquiry committee for inquiring into the Standards of Health and Safety in a
factory involving hazardous process. How many members would this committee include?
a. 15
b. 5
c. 3
d. 2
158. The maximum permissible limits of exposure to chemical and toxic substance in a factory involving hazardous process
are mentioned in ...............
a. First Schedule
b. Second Schedule
c. Third Schedule
d. None of these
159. In a factory involving hazardous process, the occupier shall set up a Safety Committee constituting Workers and
Management for maintaining proper safety and health at work. In what proportion shall the both parties be included in such
committee? (Management : Workers)
a. 50 : 50
b. 60 : 40
c. 70 : 30
d. 100 : 0
160. The Right of Workers to warn about imminent danger in a factory involving hazardous process is given under which
section of The Factories Act, 1948?
a. 41 - G
b. 41 - H
c. 41 - I
d. 41 - J

221. The certyfing surgeon can revoke the certificate of fitness issued by him if he finds the holder of the certificate is no
more fit to work in the capacity stated therein in a factory.
a. True
b. False
222. If the certifying surgeon revokes a certificate of fitness and the applicant requestes, the certifying surgeon shall state
his reasons in writing.
a. True
b. False
223. Who bears the fees, if payable, for the certificate of fitness?
a. Occupier
b. Young Person
c. Parents / Guardian of young person
d. Government
224. An adolescent who has been granted a certificate of fitness to work as an adult in any factory shall be deemed to be
an ___ for all the purposes of (working hours of adults) and (annual leave with wages)
a. Adult
b. Adolescent
c. Young person
d. Child
225. Any adolescent, under the age of 17, who has been granted certificate of fitness to work as an adult in a factory can
be allowed to work only between ___ AM and ___ PM only.
a. 8, 8
b. 5, 8
c. 6, 7
d. 7, 9
226. Section 71(1)"Working hours for children" prohibits the employment of a child in a factory for more than ___ hours
in any day.
a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 4.5
227. As per section 71(2) the period of work of all children working in a factory shall be limited to ___ shift(s).
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. None of these
228. In case of period of work of all children employed in a factory, no 2 shifts shall be so fixed that they overlap or
spreadover for more than ___ hours.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
229. Provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) also applies to Child Workers in the factory.
a. True
b. False
230. Exemptions from the provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) shall also be made in case of Child Workers in the
factory.
a. True
b. False

231. Identify Section 71 of The Factories Act, 1948

a. Certificate of fitness
b. Working hours for children
c. Employment of children
d. None of these
232. As per Section 71(5) of the act, any female child shall not be required to or allowed to work in a factory between ___
PM and ___ AM.
a. 7, 8
b. 8, 6
c. 7, 7
d. 8, 8
233. Maintaining of Register of child workers is mandatory, in a factory where children are employed, as per which
section of The Factories Act, 1948?
a. Section 72
b. Section 73
c. Section 74
d. Section 75
234. The provisions of Chapter VIII - Annual Leave With Wages, shall not apply to workers of Railway administered by
Government.
a. True
b. False
235. In order to be allowed leave with wages in a year, the worker must have worked ___ days or more in the preceding
calendar year.
a. 365
b. 300
c. 270
d. 240
236. For the purpose of calculating number of days for leave with wages, in case of adult worker, the base shall be one day
for every ___ days of work performed by him during the previous calendar year.
a. 20
b. 15
c. 12
d. 10
237. For the purpose of calculating number of days for leave with wages, in case of child worker, the base shall be one day
for every ___ days of work performed by him during the previous calendar year.
a. 20
b. 15
c. 12
d. 10
238. In case of female worker, maternity leave not exceeding ___ weeks is included while calculating 240 days or more of
work period during that year.
a. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12
239. In case of adult worker, for the computation of 240 days or more of work period, any days of lay-off by agreement or
contract or as permissible by standing orders shall be included.
a. True
b. False
240. If an adult worker has joined on any day except 1st January, he will be required to have worked atleast ___ of days of
remainder calendar year, in order to be granted leave with wages at the rate mentioned in section 79 (1) of The Factories

Act, 1948.
a. One Half
b. One Third
c. All
d. Two Third
241. For the purpose of calculating Annual Leave with Wages u/s 79 of the Act, fraction of leave of half a day or more
shall be trated as one full day's leave.
a. True
b. False
242. In case of an adult worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to the succeeding year.
a. 30
b. 35
c. 80
d. 90
243. In case of a Child worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to the succeeding year.
a. 30
b. 35
c. 40
d. 45
244. If a person wishes to avail his "Annual leave with wages", he shall apply in writing to the manager at least ___ days in
advance of the commencement of leave period.
a. 7
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30
245. If a person, employed in any public utility service, wishes to avail his "annual leave with wages" he shall apply in
writing to the manager at least ___ days in advance of the commencement of leave period.
a. 7
b. 10
c. 15
d. 30
246. As per section 79(6) of The Factories Act, 1948 the number of times in which leave may be taken during any year shall
not exceed ___
a. 10
b. 7
c. 5
d. 3
247. If a worker wishes to avail his leave with wages for the purpose of covering period of illness, he shall be paid the
wages, admissible under section 81, not later than ___ days from the date of his application for leave.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30
248. If a worker, working in a public utility service, wishes to avail his leave with wages for the purpose of covering period
of illness, he shall be paid the wages, admissible under section 81, not later than ___ days from the date of his application for
leave.
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30
249. Identify section 80 of The Factories Act, 1948.
a. Application for leave

b. Wages during leave period

c. Notification of cancellation
d. None of these
250. Identify section 82 of The Factories Act, 1948.
a. Wages during leave period
b. Mode of recovery of unpaid wages
c. Payment in advance in certain cases
d. Application for leave

251. In case any actions of a factory contravene the provisions of The Factories Act, 1948, the Manager and the Occupier
can be penalized with imprisonment up to ___ years or fine up to ___ rupees or both.
a. 1 year & Two Lakhs
b. 2 years & One Lakh
c. 5 years & Five Lakhs
d. 7 years & Ten Lakhs
252. In case when contravention or the offence is continued, the court may penalize further Rs. ___ for each such day.
a. 1000
b. 10000
c. 100000
d. 1000000
253. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 discusses about General Penalty for Offences?
a. Section 89
b. Section 90
c. Section 91
d. Section 92
254. Penalty resulting from death of any worker due to contravention of any provisions of Chapter IV or Section 87 shall
not be less than ___.
a. 5 lakh rupees
b. 1 lakh rupees
c. 50,000 rupees
d. 25,000 rupees
255. Penalty resulting from serious bodily injury to any worker due to contravention of any provisions of Chapter IV or
Section 87 shall not be less than ___.
a. 5000 rupees
b. 10,000 rupees
c. 50,000 rupees
d. 2,50,000 rupees
256. Any person, who was found guilty again of any offence punishable under section 92, shall be imprisoned for a period
which may extend to ___ years or a fine not less than rupees ___.
a. 3; 10,000
b. 4; 20,000
c. 5; 30,000
d. 10; 40,000
257. Penalty applicable to a person who was found guilty again of any offence punishable under section 92, shall extend up
to rupees ___.
a. One Lakh
b. Two Lakhs
c. Three Lakhs
d. Five Lakhs
258. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 details about "Enhanced penalty after previous conviction"?
a. Section 94
b. Section 95

c. Section 96
d. Section 97
259. Under The Factories Act, 1948 if any person willfully obstructs an Inspector exercising his power of inspection, such
person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend up to ___ or with fine which may extend to rupees ___.
a. 1 month; 5000
b. 3 months; 7000
c. 6 months; 10,000
d. 1 year; 20,000
260. If any worker contravenes any provisions of The Factories Act, 1948, he shall be punishable with a fine which may
extend up to rupees ___.
a. 100
b. 500
c. 1000
d. 2000
261. Penalty for offences by workers is discussed under which section of the act?
a. Section 96
b. Section 97
c. Section 98
d. Section 99
262. Any person, found guilty of using false certificate of fitness, shall be penalized with imprisonment, which may
extend up to ___ or fine which may extend up to ___.
a. 2 months; 1 thousand rupees
b. 3 months; 2 thousand rupees
c. 4 months; 3 thousand rupees
d. 5 months; 4 thousand rupees
263. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for permitting double employment of child?
a. Section 97
b. Section 98
c. Section 99
d. Section 100
264. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for using false certificate of fitness?
a. Section 98
b. Section 99
c. Section 100
d. Section 101
265. In case of any offence, if the manager wants to make a complaint charging another person as the actual offender,
then a written notice must be given by the manager atleast before ___ days before making such complaint.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
266. If case of hearings where manager has charged another person as actual offender, the court hearings shall not be
adjourned for a periid exceeding ___ months.
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
267. Under the act, no court shall take cognizance of offence punishable therein, unless complaint is made within ___ of
the date when it came to the knowledge of the Inspector.
a. 3 days
b. 1 month

c. 2 month
d. 3 months
268. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 describes the Limitation of Prosecution?
a. Section 105
b. Section 106
c. Section 107
d. Section 108
269. If the occupier intends to make an appeal against any written order served by the Inspector, they shall do so within
___ days.
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 90 days
270. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 is on Appeals?
a. Section 107
b. Section 108
c. Section 109
d. Section 110

The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

271. Which is the year for "The Declaration of the Rights of Child"?
a. 1967
b. 1962
c. 1960
d. 1959
272. When was the "International Convention on the Rights of Child" adopted by the General Assembly?
a. 20/11/1989
b. 12/12/1990
c. 26/01/1995
d. 15/08/1999
273. Who was the President of the General Assembly, when the International Convention on the Rights of Child was
adopted by the General Assembly?
a. Mr. Joseph N Garba
b. Mr. Martin J Garba
c. Mr. Suresh S
d. Mr. Ajay Chauhan
274. The International Convention on the Rights of Child consisted of how many Articles when it was presented to the
General Assembly?
a. 95
b. 84
c. 55
d. 35
275. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 defines the term "Child"?
a. Section 1
b. Section 2 (i)
c. Section 2 (ii)
d. Section 2 (iii)
276. As per the act, Day means a period of 24 hours beginning at ___
a. Morning 8 AM
b. Noon

c. Evening 4 PM
d. Midnight
277. As per the The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 a Shop is an establishment.
a. True
b. False
278. Identify Section 2(v) of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
a. Family
b. Occupier
c. Port Authority
d. Establishment
279. As per section 2(viii) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under Section ___
a. 18
b. 20
c. 3
d. 28
280. As per the Act, Week means a period of 7 days beginning at midnight on ___
a. Sunday
b. Monday
c. Saturday
d. Thursday
291. As per the act, a child should not be permitted to work between ___ & ___.
a. 8 PM; 7 AM
b. 7 PM; 8 AM
c. 6 PM; 7 AM
d. 5 PM; 9 AM
292. Is "Overtime Work" permissible for a child?
a. Yes
b. No
293. Identify Section 8 of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
a. Hours and period of work
b. Notice to inspector
c. Daily hours
d. Weekly holidays
294. The notice specifying the weekly holiday of a child shall be kept displayed permanently.
a. True
b. False
295. The day specified in notice as a weekly holiday for a child shall not be altered by the occupier more than once in
___.
a. 1 week
b. 1 month
c. 2 months
d. 3 months
296. The "Notice to Inspector", as mentioned in Section 9 of the act, shall be sent within how many days of employment
of a child and commencement of this act with respect to that particular establishment?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30
297. To whom shall the case be initially referred by the Inspector in case of any question regarding age of a child
permitted to work in an establishment.

a. Tribunal
b. Police Commissioner
c. Chief Inspector
d. Prescribed Medical Authority
298. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 demands for display of notice
containing abstract of Sections 3 and 14.
a. Section 9
b. Section 10
c. Section 11
d. Section 12
299. The provisions of Section 7, 8 & 9 of the act shall not apply to any establishment wherein any process is carried out
by the occupier with the aid of his family.
a. True
b. False
300. The provisions of Section 7, 8 & 9 shall not apply to any school established by Government.
a. True
b. False
301. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 details about "Penalties"?
a. Section 12
b. Section 13
c. Section 14
d. Section 15
302. Anybody who contravenes the provisions of Section 3 (Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations
and processes) shall be punished with minimum ______ which may extend up to _______ of imprisonment
a. 1 month; 1 year
b. 3 months; 1 year
c. 6 months; 3 years
d. 6 months; 5 years
303. Anybody who contravenes the provisions of Section 3 (Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations
and processes) shall be fined with minimum ______ which may extend up to ______.
a. Rs. 10,000 ; Rs. 20,000
b. Rs. 20,000 ; Rs. 40,000
c. Rs. 25,000 ; Rs. 100,000
d. Rs. 5,000 ; Rs. 40,000
304. Having been convicted once, if a person again contravenes the provisions of Section 3 of the act, such person shall be
punished with imprisonment for a term not less than ___ which may extend up to ___.
a. 6 months; 2 years
b. 6 months; 4 years
c. 6 months; 8 years
d. 2 years; 10 years
305. If an occupier fails to maintain appropriate register as required by the Section 11 of the act, then he may be punished
with an imprisonment for a term up to ____ or with fine which may extend to ____.
a. 1 month; Rs. 10,000
b. 6 months; Rs. 15,000
c. 8 months; Rs. 18,000
d. 12 months; Rs. 20,000
306. Identify Section 16 of the act.
a. Penalties
b. Procedure relating to offences
c. Appointment of Inspectors
d. Power to make rules

307. If the Government appoints any person as an Inspector for the purpose of securing compliance with the Provisions of
the Act, then shall that person be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)?
a. Yes
b. No
308. Which Section of the Act details out the provisions related to Health and Safety under the Act?
a. Section 11
b. Section 12
c. Section 13
d. Section 14
309. Identify Section 15 of the Act.
a. Penalties
b. Power to make rules
c. Modified application of certain laws in relation to penalties
d. Appointment of Inspector
310. Identify the Section ("Certain other provisions of law not barred") of the Act.
a. Section 15
b. Section 16
c. Section 18
d. Section 20

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

311. The Competent Authority is appointed by appropriate government to ascertain the ___ applicable to the employees
employed in Scheduled employments specified.
a. Number of Paid Holidays
b. Cost of living index number
c. Tax Rules
d. Income ceiling limit
312. Employment in Oil mill is a scheduled employment.
a. True
b. False
313. Employment in public motor transport is a scheduled employment.
a. True
b. False
314. As per Section 2 (h) of the act, "HRA" is not included in wages.
a. True
b. False
315. As per Section 2 (h), the value of "house accommodation" is included in wages.
a. True
b. False
316. Identify Section 2 (g) of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
a. Child
b. Employer
c. Prescribed
d. Scheduled Employment
317. If any Gratuity is payable to an employee on discharge, would it be included in wages?
a. Yes
b. No
318. "Cost of living Indez number" is defined under which section of the act?
a. 2(b)
b. 2(c)

c. 2(d)
d. 2(e)
319. Which section of the act defines Employer
a. 2(d)
b. 2(e)
c. 2(r)
d. 2(g)
320. "Wages" is defined under which section of the act?
a. 2(g)
b. 2(h)
c. 2(i)
d. 2(j)

321. The appropriate government shall review and revise the minimum wages, if necessary, within a period not exceeding
___.
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
322. Can the appropriate government refrain from fixing minimum rates of wages for a given scheduled employment in a
state?
a. Yes
b. No
323. If for a given scheduled employment, the number of persons employed in a state are less than ___, the appropriate
government may refrain from fixing the minimum rates of wages for that particular schedule employment.
a. 500
b. 1000
c. 1500
d. 3000
324. The fact that an employer may find it difficult to carry on his business on the basis of minimum wages is an irrelevant
consideration in fixation of minimum wages.
a. True
b. False
325. Identify Section 5 of the Act a. Fixation of minimum rates of wages
b. Minimum rates of wages
c. Procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages
d. None of these
326. Who shall be appointed by the appropriate Government to co-ordinate the work of committees and sub-committees,
apointed under Section 5 of the act?
a. Chief Inspector
b. Occupier of major Industry
c. Advisory Board
d. None of these
327. Over the Advisory Board, there shall also be a Central Advisory Board appointed by Central Government.
a. True
b. False
328. The Chairman of th Central Advisory Board shall be appointed by ___.
a. Central Government
b. Advisory Board

c. Chief Inspector
d. State Chief Minister
329. Number of Independent persons appointed in Advisory Board shall not exceed ___ of its total number.
a. 1/2
b. 1/3
c. 1/4
d. None of these
330. The Chairman of the committees/Advisory Board formed under this Act shall be one of the ___.
a. Employer's Representatives
b. Employee's Representatives
c. Independent Persons
d. None of these

331. There is a scope for correction of errors mistakenly made while fixing or revising the minimum rates of wages in the
act. Which section provides for the same?
a. Section 10
b. Section 11
c. Section 12
d. Section 13
332. Does the act allow to pay minimum wages in Kind?
a. Yes, if the appropriate government authorizes to do so.
b. No
333. Alongwith the rate of Minimum Wages, the appropriate government may also fix the working hours which shall be
considered as a normal working day.
a. True
b. False
334. The payment for work on a day of rest shall not be less than overtime rate.
a. True
b. False
335. Which section of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for Fixing hours of normal working day?
a. Section 12
b. Section 13
c. Section 14
d. Section 15
336. Where an employee works for two or more classes of work, how shall he be paid?
a. Paid for the work he completes first
b. Paid for the work where he produces more output
c. Paid for the work with respect to time occupied in each work
d. Paid on average rate
337. Where the minimum wages are fixed on Time rate, Piece rated workers a. Shall be paid as per Piece rate only
b. Shall be paid on average rate
c. Shall be paid at rate not less than time rate
d. Shall not be paid at all
338. Which section of the Act specifies requirements for Maintenance of Registers and Records?
a. Section 16
b. Section 17
c. Section 18
d. Section 19

339. Which section of the act authorises the appropriate Government to appoint Inspectors?
a. Section 20
b. Section 19
c. Section 18
d. Section 17
340. What time can the Inspector enter the premises of any factory or workplace under his purview for the purpose of
inspecting registers, records or notices?
a. During normal working hours of the workplace except lunch hours
b. During Day Time only
c. From 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM only
d. Any time
341. If the Inspector, wishes to take a copy of any register maintained under this Act, believing it of evidence or information
against any offence that he thinks has been created by the employer, can he take/seize such a copy or a part of the register?
a. Yes
b. No
342. Who is authorized to appoint an Authority to hear and decide on the claims arising under this Act, mentioned under the
appropriate section?
a. Factory Inspector
b. Police Inspector
c. Appropriate Government
d. Collector
343. Can a Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation be appointed as an Authority to hear and decide on the claims?
a. Yes
b. No
344. Any officer of the Central Government exercising functions as a Labour Commissioner for any region can be appointed
as an Authority to hear and decide on the claims.
a. Yes
b. No
345. Any officer of the State Government not below the rank of a Labour Commissioner can be appointed as an Authority
to hear and decide on the claims.
a. Yes
b. No
346. Any officer with an experience as a presiding judge of a Civil court can be appointed as an Authority to hear and decide
on the claims.
a. Yes
b. No
347. The application for claims under this act should be presented within how many months of the Minimum Wages being
payable?
a. 2 months
b. 4 months
c. 6 months
d. 12 months
348. Which section of the Act provides for "Claims"?
a. Section 19
b. Section 20
c. Section 21
d. Section 22
349. In case of claims where actual amount paid to the employee is less than the minimum wages, the total amount then
payable, alongwith penalty should not exceed ____ times the amount of excess amount.
a. 3
b. 5

c. 8
d. 10
350. If any applicant files a false application against an employer, the authority may penalize the applicant with a fine not
exceeding ______ payable to the employer.
a. Rs. 10
b. Rs. 50
c. Rs. 100
d. Rs. 500
351. Which section of the act provides for "Penalties for certain offences"?
a. Section 19
b. Section 20
c. Section 21
d. Section 22
352. Any Employer found guilty of paying less than Minimum rates of wages shall be punished with imprisonment upto
______ and/or fine which may extend upto _______.
a. 5 years; Rs. 50,000
b. 2 years; Rs. 2,000
c. 6 months; Rs. 500
d. 3 months; Rs. 50
353. Upon contravention of any provision of this act, for which no specific penalty has been provided, the employer shall
be penalized upto an amount of Rs._______.
a. 50
b. 500
c. 5000
d. 50000
354. How shall an Employer deal with the undisbursed amount that was due to employee and could not be paid either due
to death of employee before disbursement or his whereabouts not known?
a. The Employer shall retain such money
d. The Employer shall give it to employee's relatives
c. The Employer shall deposit the money with prescribed authority
d. The Employer shall donate such money on behalf of the employee
355. Which section of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for exemption of employer from liability in certain cases?
a. Section 22
b. Section 23
c. Section 24
d. Section 25
356. If an employee willingly signs a contract with his employer for payment of wages less than fixed, would it contravene
any provision of the act?
a. Yes
b. No
357. Does the State Government have the power to add any employment to the Schedule?
a. Yes
b. No
358. If the State Government intends to add a given employment to the Schedule, it shall be required to give a notice of not
less than _________.
a. 1 year
b. 9 months
c. 6 months
d. 3 months
359. Identify Section 26 of the Act a. Exemptions & Exceptions

b. Contracting Out
c. Power of the Central Government to give directions
d. Power of the Central Government to make rules
360. Identify Section 30 of the Act a. Power of the Central Government to make rules
b. Power of the State Government to make rules
c. Power of the appropriate Government to make rules
d. Validation of fixation of certain minimum rates of wages

Answers to Labour Laws Questions :

1D, 2B, 3A, 4B, 5B, 6A, 7C, 8B, 9D, 10D, 11A, 12A, 13C, 14B, 15A, 16C, 17B, 18D, 19C, 20B, 21B,
22D, 23C, 24C, 25A, 26B, 27C, 28C, 29A, 30D, 31A, 32C, 33A, 34C, 35C, 36D, 37B, 38B (begins at
midnight), 39C, 40B, 41C, 42A, 43B, 44A, 45A, 46B, 47D - 2(m), 48B, 49A, 50B, 51A, 52A, 53C, 54C,
55A, 56D, 57B, 58B, 59D (section 9), 60A, 61B, 62D, 63A, 64A, 65C, 66C, 67A, 68C, 69B, 70B (Section
11), 71 A, 72 D, 73 D, 74 B, 75 C, 76 A, 77 C, 78 A, 79 B, 80 B, 81 B, 82 A, 83 C, 84 B, 85 C, 86 A, 87
B, 88 C, 89 B, 90 B, 91 A, 92 C, 93 D, 94 B, 95 B, 96 C, 97 B, 98 B, 99 A,100 A, 101 A, 102 C, 103 D,
104 C, 105 C, 106 A, 107 C, 108 D, 109 D, 110 B, 111 A, 112 B, 113 B, 114 D, 115 A, 116 C, 117 B, 118
A, 119 B, 120 D, 121 A, 122 B, 123 C, 124 A, 125 B, 126 D, 127 A, 128 A, 129 B, 130 B, 131 B, 132 C,
133 C, 134 A, 135 D, 136 C, 137 D, 138 D, 139 A, 140 C, 131 B, 132 C, 133 C, 134 A, 135 D, 136 C, 137
D, 138 D, 139 A, 140 C, 141 C, 142 B, 143 A, 144 A,145 D, 146 A, 147 D, 148 B, 149 A, 150 A, 151 A,
152 C, 153 A, 154 A, 155 D, 156 C, 157 C, 158 B, 159 A, 160 B, 221 A, 222 A, 223 A, 224 A, 225 C, 226
D, 227 B, 228 C, 229 A, 230 B, 231 B, 232 A, 233 B, 234 A, 235 D, 236 A, 237 B, 238 D, 239 A, 240 D,
241 A, 242 A, 243 C, 244 C, 245 D, 246 D, 247 B, 248 D, 249 B, 250 B, 251 B, 252 A, 253 D, 254 D, 255
A, 256 A, 257 B, 258 A, 259 C, 260 B, 261 B, 262 A, 263 C, 264 A, 265 C, 266 C, 267 D, 268 B, 269 B,
270 A, 271 D, 272 A, 273 A, 274 D, 275 C, 276 D, 277 A, 278 A, 279 A, 280 C, 301 C, 302 B, 303 A, 304
A, 305 A, 306 B, 307 A, 308 C, 309 C, 310 D, 311 B, 312 A, 313 A, 314 B, 315 B, 316 D, 317 B, 318 C,
319 B, 320 B, 321 D, 322 A, 323 B, 324 A, 325 C, 326 C, 327 A, 328 A, 329 B, 330 C, 331 A, 332 A, 333
A, 334 A, 335 B, 336 C, 337 C, 338 C, 339 B, 340 D, 341 A, 342 C, 343 A, 344 A, 345 A, 346 A, 347 C,
348 B, 349 D, 350 B, 351 D, 352 C, 353 B, 354 C, 355 B, 356 A, 357 A, 358 D, 359 A, 360 C.