Labor Law MCQs with Answers

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Savitribai Phule Pune University

Bachelor of Business Administration

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DNYANSAGAR ARTS AND COMMERCE COLLEGE, BALEWADI,PUNE-45

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Class:- TYBBA
Sub:- Labour Law
Unit 1
An Introduction to Labour Laws in India
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1. International Labour Organization is an agency of _________.
a. IBRD
b. UN Security Council
c. International fund for agricultural development
d. United Nations
Answer: d

2. Which of these is an unfair labour practice on part of the employer?
a. To incite or indulge in willful damage to employer’s property connected with the industry
b. To advise or actively support or instigate any strike deemed to be illegal
c. For a recognized union to refuse to bargain collectively in good faith with the employer
d. None of the above
Answer: d

3. Headquarters of International Labour Organisation is located in ________
a. Geneva
b. Rome
c. Paris
d. Tokyo
Answer: a
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4. The ongoing globalization in the country needs reforms in our labour laws. The forces oppose changes in the existing
labour legislations is _______________.
a. Government
b. Labour and Trade Unions
c. Employers’ Associations
d. Human Rights’ Commission
Answer: b

5. Agency of United Nations which deals with international labour standards and providing social protection and working
opportunities is ______________
a. International Corporation of Law
b. International Law Organization
c. International Workforce Recruiters
d. International Labour Organisation
Answer: d

6. Labour Policy highlights ________
a. Creative measures to attract public and private investment
b. Creating new jobs
c. Employee-Employer relationship
d. All of the above
Answer: d

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7. _______________ was established as an agency of the League of Nations following the Treaty of Versailles.
a. IOL
b. ILO
c. AFL
d. UN
Answer: b

8. Two broad categories of labour law.
a. First, collective labour law relates to the tripartite relationship between employee, employer and union
b. Second, individual labour law concerns employees’ rights at work and through the contract for work
c. Both (a) and (b)
d. Neither (a) nor (b)
Answer: c

9. India is permanent member of ILO Governing Body since _______________.
a. 1922
b. 1969
c. 1972
d. 1991
Answer: a
10. Which of the following legislations apply to unorganised sector workers in India?
a. Minimum Wages Act
b. Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
c. Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
d. All of the above
Answer: d
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11. ILO overarching goal is _______________.
a. Employment
b. High wages
c. Education
d. Decent work
Answer: d

12. India a _______________ member of ILO.
a. Founding
b. Only
c. Sole
d. Banned
Answer: a
13. First ILO office in India was established in _______
a. 1919
b. 1922 c
. 1928
d. 1933
Answer: c
14. In industries, it is important for the _______________ to concentrate in areas of harmony.
a. Employers
b. Public
c. Committee
d. Government
Answer: d
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15. There were no restrictions on child labour till _______________ was implemented.
a. Independence
b. Labour Law
c. Commercial Law
d. Trade Union Act
Answer: b

16. Peace and harmony in organisation is very important for _____
a. GDP
b. Economic Development
c. Manpower
d. None of the above
Answer: b
17. For peace and harmony in industries, there is need of _____
a. Reward
b. Punishment
c. Law
d. None of the above
Answer: c
18. Labour issues are solved in _______________.
a. Labour Court
b. District Court
c. High Court
d. Consumer Court
Answer: a
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19. First Annual Conference International Labour Conference began on 29th October, 1919 in _______________.
a. New York
b. Washington DC
c. Paris
d. New Delhi
Answer: b

20. Labour Law covers ______
a. Industrial Relations
b. Workplace health and safety
c. Employment Standards
d. All of the above
Answer: d

21. Which of the following are schemes formulated for unorganised workers (mentioned in the Unorganised Workers’
Social Security Act, 2008)?
1) Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
2) Janani Suraksha Yojana
3) Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana
a. 1, 3
b. 2, 3
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer: d

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22. Unorganised Workers’ Social Security Act, 2008 stipulates formulation of suitable welfare schemes for unorganised
workers on matters relating to
1) Maternity benefits
2) Disability cover
3) Old age protection
a. 2, 3
b. 1
c. 1, 3
d. All of the above
Answer: d

23. Workers enjoy job security in :
a. Organised Sector
b. Unorganised Sector
c. Agriculture Sector
d. Private Sector
Answer: a

24. Which of these is an unfair labour practice on part of the workmen?
a. To recruit workman during a strike which is not illegal
b. To discharge or dismiss workmen
c. Indulging in coercive activities against certification of a bargaining representative
d. To indulge in acts of force or violence
Answer: c

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25. International Labour Organisation was formulated in ______
a. 1925
b. 1939
c. 1919
d. 1929
Answer: c
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Unit 2:
Employee Provident Funds Act
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1. PF act is applicable to an establishment engaged in any industry specified in ……...
A. Schedule II
B. Hazardous Industries List
C. Schedule IX
D. Schedule I
Answer: D
2. Minimum ……….. persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act. A. 15
B. 20
C. 35
D. 50
Answer: B

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3. The term “Appropriate Government” is defined in which section of the PF Act?
A. Section 2(a)
B. Section 2 (b)
C. Section 2 (d)
D. Section 2 (e)
Answer: A

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

5. Section 2(aa) of the PF act defines the term ……………
A. Basic Wages
B. Authorised Officer
C. Government
D. None of these
Answer: B
6. Deputy Provident Fund Commissioner is an authorised officer.
A. True
B. False
Answer: A

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7. The term “Basic Wages” is defined in which section of the Provident Fund Act?
A. Section 2(g)
B. Section 2(d)
C. Section 2(b)
D. None of these
Answer: C

8. Bonus is part of Basic Wages as defined in the respective section in the PF Act.
A. True B.
False
Answer: B

9. The term contribution is defined in the section ………
A. Section 2-bb
B. Section 2-bc
C. Section 2-cc
D. Section 2-c
Answer: D
10. Section 2(d) of the Provident Fund Act defines ………
A. Hazardous Process
B. Employee
C. Employment
D. Controlled Industry
Answer: A

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