1.

Industrial Relations (30 Questions)**

**Q1. The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 applies to establishments with:**

a) 10+ workers
b) 20+ workers
c) **50+ workers**
d) 100+ workers
✅ **Answer:** c) 50+ workers

**Q2. The notice period for retrenchment under ID Act is:**

a) 15 days
b) **30 days**
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
✅ **Answer:** b) 30 days

**Q3. Minimum members required to register a trade union:**

a) 5
b) **7**
c) 10
d) 15
✅ **Answer:** b) 7

**Q4. Layoffs are governed by which section of ID Act?**

a) Section 9-A
b) **Section 25-C**
c) Section 33
d) Section 17-B
✅ **Answer:** b) Section 25-C

**Q5. Standing Orders must be certified within:**

a) 30 days
b) **60 days**
c) 90 days
d) 120 days
✅ **Answer:** b) 60 days

**Q6. Illegal strikes are defined under:**

a) Section 22
b) **Section 24**
c) Section 26
d) Section 28
✅ **Answer:** b) Section 24

**Q7. Cooling-off period for strikes in public utilities:**

a) 7 days
b) **14 days**
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
✅ **Answer:** b) 14 days

**Q8. Authority that certifies Standing Orders:**

a) Labour Commissioner
b) **Certifying Officer**
c) Conciliation Officer
d) Industrial Tribunal
✅ **Answer:** b) Certifying Officer

**Q9. Time limit to raise industrial dispute:**

a) 3 months
b) **6 months**
c) 1 year
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** b) 6 months

**Q10. Who can refer disputes to Labour Court?**

a) Employer
b) Trade Union
c) **Appropriate Government**
d) Employees
✅ **Answer:** c) Appropriate Government

**Q11. Minimum service for retrenchment compensation:**

a) 6 months
b) **1 year**
c) 2 years
d) 5 years
✅ **Answer:** b) 1 year

**Q12. Invalid reason for layoff:**

a) Coal shortage
b) **Worker joining union**
c) Excess inventory
d) Natural disaster
✅ **Answer:** b) Worker joining union

**Q13. Retrenchment compensation is:**

a) 10 days/year
b) **15 days/year**
c) 30 days/year
d) 45 days/year
✅ **Answer:** b) 15 days/year

**Q14. Industrial Employment Act applies to factories with:**

a) 50+ workers
b) **100+ workers**
c) 250+ workers
d) 500+ workers
✅ **Answer:** b) 100+ workers

**Q15. Not included in Standing Orders:**

a) Work hours
b) Leave policy
c) **Salary details**
d) Misconduct types
✅ **Answer:** c) Salary details

**Q16. Who appoints Conciliation Officers?**

a) Employers
b) **Government**
c) Trade Unions
d) Judiciary
✅ **Answer:** b) Government

**Q17. Minimum strike notice period in public utilities:**

a) 7 days
b) **14 days**
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
✅ **Answer:** b) 14 days

**Q18. Unfair labor practice by employer includes:**

a) **Threatening workers**
b) Paying bonuses
c) Granting leaves
d) Providing training
✅ **Answer:** a) Threatening workers

**Q19. Timeframe for implementing Standing Orders after certification:**

a) 15 days
b) **30 days**
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
✅ **Answer:** b) 30 days

**Q20. Which is NOT an industrial dispute?**

a) Wage dispute
b) **Personal grievance**
c) Bonus dispute
d) Working hours dispute
✅ **Answer:** b) Personal grievance

**Q21. Lockout is defined under which section of ID Act?**

a) Section 2(k)
b) **Section 2(l)**
c) Section 2(m)
d) Section 2(n)
✅ **Answer:** b) Section 2(l)

**Q22. Valid reason for layoff:**

a) **Power shortage**
b) Worker's caste
c) Union membership
d) Personal dislike
✅ **Answer:** a) Power shortage

**Q23. Industrial Employment Act was amended in:**

a) 1956
b) **1961**
c) 1972
d) 1982
✅ **Answer:** b) 1961

**Q24. Who can file trade union application?**

a) **7+ members**
b) Employer
c) Labour Commissioner
d) State Government
✅ **Answer:** a) 7+ members

**Q25. Compensation for illegal layoff:**

a) 25% wages
b) **50% wages**
c) 75% wages
d) 100% wages
✅ **Answer:** b) 50% wages

**Q26. Which is a 'workman' under ID Act?**

a) **Machine operator**
b) HR Manager
c) Company Director
d) Legal Advisor
✅ **Answer:** a) Machine operator

**Q27. Trade Union registration fee is:**

a) ₹50
b) **₹100**
c) ₹500
d) ₹1000
✅ **Answer:** b) ₹100

**Q28. Industrial tribunal consists of:**

a) 1 member
b) **1 judicial + 1 technical member**
c) 3 members
d) 5 members
✅ **Answer:** b) 1 judicial + 1 technical member

**Q29. Standing Orders are displayed in:**

a) **English + local language**
b) Only English
c) Only Hindi
d) Employer's choice
✅ **Answer:** a) English + local language

**Q30. First step in dispute resolution:**

a) **Conciliation**
b) Adjudication
c) Arbitration
d) Strike
✅ **Answer:** a) Conciliation
**2. Social Security Legislation (40 Questions)**

**Q31. The Employees' Provident Fund Act applies to establishments with:**

a) 10+ employees
b) **20+ employees**
c) 50+ employees
d) 100+ employees
✅ **Answer:** b) 20+ employees
Ὄ *Explanation:* EPF Act applies to factories/establishments employing 20+ persons.
**Q32. Current EPF contribution rate (employee share):**
a) 8.33%
b) **12%**
c) 10%
d) 15%
✅ **Answer:** b) 12%
Ὄ *Note:* Equal contribution (12%) by employer and employee.

**Q33. ESI Act coverage extends to employees earning up to:**

a) ₹15,000/month
b) **₹21,000/month**
c) ₹25,000/month
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** b) ₹21,000/month
Ὄ *New amendment (2024):* Increased from ₹15,000 to ₹21,000.

**Q34. Workmen's Compensation is payable for:**

a) **Employment-related injuries**
b) Commuting accidents
c) Lifestyle diseases
d) All of the above
✅ **Answer:** a) Employment-related injuries
Ὄ *Key point:* Must occur during and arise out of employment.

**Q35. Maternity Benefit Act provides paid leave for:**

a) 12 weeks
b) **26 weeks**
c) 8 weeks
d) 16 weeks
✅ **Answer:** b) 26 weeks
Ὄ *Amendment (2017):* Increased from 12 to 26 weeks.

**Q36. EPF pension eligibility requires minimum service of:**

a) 5 years
b) **10 years**
c) 15 years
d) 20 years
✅ **Answer:** b) 10 years
Ὄ *Rule:* Must have contributed for 10+ years.

**Q37. ESI contribution ratio (employer:employee):**

a) 1:1
b) **3:1**
c) 2:1
d) 4:1
✅ **Answer:** b) 3:1
Ὄ *Current rate:* Employer 3.25% vs employee 0.75%.

**Q38. Maximum death compensation under Workmen's Compensation Act:**

a) ₹5 lakh
b) **₹10 lakh**
c) ₹15 lakh
d) ₹20 lakh
✅ **Answer:** b) ₹10 lakh
Ὄ *2024 update:* Revised from ₹5 to ₹10 lakh.

**Q39. EPF withdrawal before 5 years of service is:**

a) Tax-free
b) **Taxable**
c) 50% taxable
d) No withdrawal allowed
✅ **Answer:** b) Taxable
Ὄ *Exception:* Only job loss/disablement cases are tax-exempt.

**Q40. ESI medical benefits extend to:**

a) Only employees
b) **Employees + dependents**
c) Only spouses
d) Retired employees
✅ **Answer:** b) Employees + dependents
Ὄ *Coverage:* Includes spouse, children, and dependent parents.

**Q41. Maternity Benefit Act applies to establishments with:**

a) 5+ employees
b) **10+ employees**
c) 20+ employees
d) 50+ employees
✅ **Answer:** b) 10+ employees

**Q42. EPF nomination can be made for:**

a) 1 person only
b) **Up to 3 persons**
c) Up to 5 persons
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** b) Up to 3 persons
Q43. WC Act compensation calculation considers:**
a) **Age + Wages + Injury type**
b) Only wages
c) Only service years
d) Fixed amounts
✅ **Answer:** a) Multi-factor formula.

**Q44. ESI dispensaries provide:**

a) **Free medicines**
b) Paid treatments
c) Only referrals
d) Emergency care only
✅ **Answer:** a) Free medical care.

**Q45. EPF advance allowed for:**

a) **House construction**
b) Foreign travel
c) Luxury purchases
d) Stock investment
✅ **Answer:** a) Specified purposes only.
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### **Social Security Legislation (Continued)**

**Q46. The Employees' State Insurance (ESI) scheme is administered by:**
a) EPFO
b) **ESI Corporation**
c) Ministry of Labour
d) State Governments
✅ **Answer:** b) ESI Corporation
Ὄ *Governance:* Tripartite body with representatives from government, employers and employees.

**Q47. Under the Maternity Benefit Act, the 'creche facility' is mandatory for establishments with:**
a) 30+ employees
b) **50+ employees**
c) 100+ employees
d) 250+ employees
✅ **Answer:** b) 50+ employees
Ὄ *Amendment 2017:* Requires creche within prescribed distance.

**Q48. The Workmen's Compensation Act covers:**

a) **Contract workers**
b) Apprentices
c) Casual workers
d) All of the above
✅ **Answer:** d) All of the above
Ὄ *Coverage:* Includes all workers (except those covered under ESI).

**Q49. EPF account becomes inoperative if no contribution for:**

a) 1 year
b) **3 years**
c) 5 years
d) 7 years
✅ **Answer:** b) 3 years
⚠️ *Note:* Inoperative accounts stop earning interest after 3 years.

**Q50. ESI benefits are available from day:**

a) 1
b) **15**
c) 30
d) 60
✅ **Answer:** a) 1
Ὄ *Eligibility:* From first day of insurable employment.

**Q51. Maximum wage ceiling for EPFO coverage is:**

a) ₹10,000
b) ₹15,000
c) **No ceiling**
d) ₹25,000
✅ **Answer:** c) No ceiling
Ὄ *Update:* Wage ceiling removed in 2022.

**Q52. Medical bonus under Maternity Benefit Act is:**

a) ₹1,000
b) **₹3,500**
c) ₹5,000
d) ₹10,000
✅ **Answer:** b) ₹3,500
Ὄ *Fixed amount:* Paid if no prenatal care provided.
**Q53. WC Act compensation for permanent total disability is calculated as:**
a) **60% of monthly wage × relevant factor**
b) 50% of annual wage
c) 100% of monthly wage × service years
d) Fixed ₹10 lakh
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Formula:* Age and wage dependent.

**Q54. ESI contribution is calculated on:**

a) Basic salary
b) **Gross salary**
c) Take-home salary
d) Previous year's salary
✅ **Answer:** b) Gross salary
Ὄ *Includes:* Basic + DA + Allowances (excluding some special allowances).

**Q55. EPF nomination becomes invalid upon:**

a) **Marriage**
b) Change of job
c) Transfer
d) Promotion
✅ **Answer:** a) Marriage

**Q56. Under ESI Scheme, the maximum period for sickness benefit in a year is:**
a) 91 days
b) **182 days**
c) 270 days
d) 365 days
✅ **Answer:** b) 182 days
Ὄ *Rule:* Extendable to 2 years for chronic illnesses.

**Q57. The Atal Pension Yojana guarantees pension amounts ranging from:**
a) ₹500-₹2,000
b) **₹1,000-₹5,000**
c) ₹2,000-₹10,000
d) ₹5,000-₹10,000
✅ **Answer:** b) ₹1,000-₹5,000
Ὄ *Tiers:* Fixed pension amounts based on contributions.

**Q58. For EPF claims, the UAN must be:**

a) Generated by employer
b) **Linked with Aadhaar**
c) Verified annually
d) Changed every 5 years
✅ **Answer:** b) Linked with Aadhaar
⚠️ *Mandatory:* Since 2021 for all claims.

**Q59. ESI benefits include all EXCEPT:**

a) Medical care
b) **Education allowance**
c) Funeral expenses
d) Unemployment allowance
✅ **Answer:** b) Education allowance
Ὄ *Coverage:* Comprehensive but no education benefits.

**Q60. The Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan is for workers in:**
a) Organized sector
b) **Unorganized sector**
c) Government jobs
d) Private companies
✅ **Answer:** b) Unorganized sector
Ὄ *Target:* Street vendors, rickshaw pullers etc.

**Q61. EPF partial withdrawal is permitted for:**

a) **Home loan repayment**
b) Foreign travel
c) Stock investment
d) Luxury purchases
✅ **Answer:** a) Specified needs like housing/medical.

**Q62. ESI contribution stops at age:**

a) 55 years
b) **60 years**
c) 65 years
d) No age limit
✅ **Answer:** d) No age limit
Ὄ *Condition:* Applicable till employed in covered establishment.

**Q63. WC Act compensation for death includes:**

a) **40% of wages to dependents**
b) Lump sum ₹10 lakh
c) Monthly pension only
d) Education fund
✅ **Answer:** a) 40% of wages
Ὄ *Payment:* Monthly to dependents.

**Q64. EPF interest is calculated on:**

a) Opening balance
b) **Monthly running balance**
c) Lowest quarterly balance
d) Annual contribution
✅ **Answer:** b) Monthly running balance
Ὄ *Method:* Daily balance/365.

**Q65. ESI maternity benefit equals:**

a) 50% wages
b) **Full wages**
c) Minimum wages
d) Last drawn salary
✅ **Answer:** b) Full wages
Ὄ *Duration:* 26 weeks (biological mothers).

**Q66. The EPF death claim process requires:**

a) **Nominee proof**
b) Employer NOC
c) Minimum service proof
d) Medical reports
✅ **Answer:** a) Nominee documents.
**Q67. WC Act compensation for temporary disability is paid as:**
a) **25% of wages**
b) 50% of wages
c) Fixed ₹5,000/month
d) One-time payment
✅ **Answer:** a) 25% of wages
Ὄ *Duration:* Till recovery.

**Q68. ESI Rajiv Gandhi Shramik Kalyan Yojana provides:**

a) **Unemployment allowance**
b) Wedding assistance
c) Children's education
d) Retirement bonus
✅ **Answer:** a) Unemployment benefit.

**Q69. EPF advance is NOT allowed for:**

a) Medical treatment
b) **Starting business**
c) Daughter's marriage
d) Home construction
✅ **Answer:** b) Commercial purposes.

**Q70. The Social Security Code 2020 consolidated how many existing laws?**
a) 3
b) **9**
c) 12
d) 15
✅ **Answer:** b) 9 laws
Ὄ *Includes:* EPF, ESI, Maternity Benefit etc.

Here's the **Wage Laws section (Q71-Q105)** with detailed explanations, formatted for your exam preparation

### **3. Wage Laws (35 Questions)**

**Q71. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 is enforced by:**

a) **Central and State Governments**
b) Only Parliament
c) Labour Unions
d) Industry Associations
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Jurisdiction:* Concurrent list subject (both can legislate)

**Q72. Gratuity calculation uses:**

a) 10 days wage/year
b) **15 days wage/year**
c) 20 days wage/year
d) 30 days wage/year
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Formula:* (Last drawn wage × 15 × service years)/26

**Q73. Payment of Wages Act applies to employees earning less than:**

a) ₹10,000/month
b) **₹24,000/month**
c) ₹30,000/month
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Amendment 2017:* Increased from ₹18,000 to ₹24,000

**Q74. Minimum bonus under Payment of Bonus Act is:**

a) 5%
b) **8.33%**
c) 10%
d) 12%
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Even if loss:* Mandatory 8.33% or ₹100 (whichever higher)

**Q75. Wage period under Payment of Wages Act cannot exceed:**

a) **1 month**
b) 2 months
c) 3 months
d) 6 months
✅ **Answer:** a)
⚠️ *Exception:* Authorized deductions may have longer cycles

**Q76. Gratuity is payable after completing:**

a) 3 years
b) **5 years**
c) 7 years
d) 10 years
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Exception:* Death/disability has no service condition

**Q77. Minimum wages are revised every:**

a) 1 year
b) **5 years**
c) 10 years
d) As per government discretion
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Practice:* Typically revised every 3-5 years by states

**Q78. Maximum bonus under Payment of Bonus Act is:**

a) 8.33%
b) **20%**
c) 25%
d) 30%
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Condition:* Based on allocable surplus

**Q79. Wage deductions permitted under law include:**

a) **Income Tax**
b) Personal loans
c) Charity donations
d) All of the above
✅ **Answer:** d)
Ὄ *Restriction:* Total deductions ≤50% of wages (75% for PF/loan recovery)

**Q80. Gratuity Act applies to establishments with:**

a) 5+ employees
b) **10+ employees**
c) 20+ employees
d) 50+ employees
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Coverage:* Factories, mines, plantations, shops etc.

**Q81. Minimum wages are fixed for:**

a) **Scheduled employments**
b) All private sector jobs
c) Only hazardous industries
d) Unionized workers
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Process:* State governments notify scheduled employments

**Q82. Time limit for wage payment after deduction month:**

a) 7 days
b) **10 days**
c) 15 days
d) 30 days
✅ **Answer:** a) for factories, b) for other establishments
Ὄ *Payment of Wages Act Section 5*

**Q83. Ex-gratia payment is:**

a) **Voluntary**
b) Legally mandated
c) Only for managers
d) Tax-free always
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Key Point:* Not legally required like gratuity

**Q84. Bonus calculation uses:**

a) Basic salary
b) **Basic + DA**
c) Gross salary
d) Take-home salary
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Definition:* "Salary" for bonus = Basic + DA

**Q85. Maximum gratuity payable under Gratuity Act is:**

a) ₹5 lakh
b) **₹20 lakh**
c) ₹30 lakh
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Amendment 2023:* Increased from ₹10 to ₹20 lakh

**Q86. Minimum wages consist of:**

a) **Basic + VDA**
b) Only basic wage
c) Gross salary
d) Overtime pay
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Components:* Basic + Variable Dearness Allowance (VDA)

**Q87. Payment of Wages Act prohibits deductions for:**

a) **Damages due to natural calamities**
b) Absence from duty
c) Recovery of advances
d) PF contributions
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Section 7(2):* Unauthorized deductions list

**Q88. Bonus eligibility requires minimum working days of:**

a) 15 days
b) **30 days**
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Condition:* In preceding accounting year

**Q89. Gratuity for seasonal establishments is payable:**

a) Per season
b) **After 5 seasons**
c) After 3 years
d) Not applicable
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Rule:* 5 seasons = 1 year service

**Q90. Minimum Wage Advisory Board includes:**

a) **Employer + Employee representatives**
b) Only government officers
c) Only trade unions
d) Industrialists only
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Composition:* Tripartite body (govt+employers+employees)

**Q91. Wage slip must show:**

a) **All deductions**
b) Only net amount
c) Basic and allowances
d) Previous balances
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Legal Requirement:* Section 13 of Payment of Wages Act

**Q92. Overtime wage rate under Minimum Wages Act is:**

a) Single rate
b) **Double rate**
c) Triple rate
d) As per company policy
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 14:* 2x ordinary wage rate

**Q93. Maximum time limit for gratuity claim is:**

a) 6 months
b) **1 year**
c) 3 years
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** d)
Ὄ *Note:* No statutory time bar (but early claim advised)

**Q94. States must revise VDA every:**

a) 6 months
b) **1 year**
c) 2 years
d) 5 years
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Practice:* Half-yearly revision linked to CPI

**Q95. Bonus payment must be made within:**

a) 1 month
b) **2 months**
c) 3 months
d) 6 months
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Timeframe:* From close of accounting year

**Q96. Minimum wages notification is issued by:**

a) **Labour Commissioner**
b) Chief Minister
c) District Magistrate
d) PF Commissioner
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Process:* Published in official gazette

**Q97. Gratuity is forfeited if:**

a) **Termination for misconduct**
b) Resignation
c) Retirement
d) Transfer
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Condition:* Only in cases involving moral turpitude

**Q98. Wage ceiling for Bonus Act coverage is:**

a) ₹10,000
b) **₹21,000**
c) ₹30,000
d) Removed
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Amendment 2022:* Increased from ₹7,000 to ₹21,000

**Q99. Minimum wages must provide for:**

a) **Basic needs + education+ medical**
b) Only food requirements
c) Just housing needs
d) Transport costs
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Supreme Court Ruling:* "Fair wage" concept

**Q100. Deductions for housing loans are capped at:**

a) 10% wages
b) **50% wages**
c) 75% wages
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Exception:* PF recovery can go up to 75%
**Q101. States fix minimum wages for:**
a) **Scheduled employments**
b) All private jobs
c) Only factories
d) Construction workers
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Constitutional Provision:* State subject

**Q102. Gratuity nomination can be made after:**

a) 1 year
b) **Immediately on joining**
c) 5 years
d) Only at retirement
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Best Practice:* Submit nomination form F early

**Q103. Minimum wage components exclude:**

a) Basic wage
b) **HRA**
c) VDA
d) Special allowance
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Note:* HRA is not part of statutory minimum wage

**Q104. Time-bound wage payment applies to:**

a) **All employees**
b) Only permanent staff
c) Workers below 30 years
d) Union members only
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Coverage:* All employees in scheduled employments

**Q105. Gratuity Act was last amended in:**

a) 2010
b) **2023**
c) 2018
d) 2005
✅ **Answer:** b)

### **4. Working Conditions (30 Questions)**

**Q106. The Factories Act, 1948 applies to premises with:**

a) 5+ workers (with power)
b) **10+ workers (with power)/20+ (without power)**
c) 50+ workers
d) 100+ workers
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Threshold:* 10 workers (power used) or 20 workers (no power)

**Q107. Daily working hours limit under Factories Act:**

a) 8 hours
b) **9 hours**
c) 10 hours
d) 12 hours
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 51:* Max 9 hours/day (48 hours/week)

**Q108. Weekly holiday entitlement after working days:**

a) 5 days
b) **6 days**
c) 7 days
d) 10 days
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 52:* 1 holiday after 6 consecutive workdays

**Q109. Mines Act, 1952 prohibits women workers:**

a) In opencast mines
b) **In underground mines**
c) In all mining operations
d) During night shifts
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 46:* No women in underground mines (surface work permitted)

**Q110. First aid boxes are mandatory per how many workers?**
a) 50
b) **150**
c) 200
d) 250
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Factory Rule 61:* 1 first aid box per 150 workers

**Q111. Annual leave with wages entitlement under Factories Act:**

a) 1 day/20 days worked
b) **1 day/15 days worked**
c) 1 day/10 days worked
d) 1 day/5 days worked
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Section 79:* Earned leave accrual system

**Q112. Canteen facility becomes compulsory in factories employing:**

a) 100+ workers
b) **250+ workers**
c) 500+ workers
d) 1000+ workers
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Rule 65:* Mandatory for 250+ workers

**Q113. Maximum overtime hours permitted per quarter:**

a) 50 hours
b) **75 hours**
c) 100 hours
d) 120 hours
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 59:* Overtime capped at 75 hours/quarter

**Q114. Mines Act requires safety committees in mines with:**

a) 50+ workers
b) **100+ workers**
c) 200+ workers
d) 500+ workers
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Amendment 2017:* Mandatory for 100+ workers

**Q115. Creche facility must be within ______ distance of factory:**

a) 100m
b) **500m**
c) 1km
d) No limit specified
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Maternity Benefit Act Rule 11A:* 500m radius

**Q116. Notice period for change in work shifts under Factories Act:**
a) 7 days
b) **14 days**
c) 21 days
d) 30 days
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 61:* 14-day notice for shift changes

**Q117. Mines Rules require medical examination of workers every:**

a) 6 months
b) **1 year**
c) 2 years
d) 5 years
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Rule 29B:* Annual health check-up

**Q118. Drinking water standards under Factories Act require:**

a) **1 liter/hour/worker**
b) 500ml/hour/worker
c) 2 liters/shift/worker
d) No fixed standard
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Rule 42:* 1 liter/hour minimum provision

**Q119. Welfare officer appointment becomes mandatory in factories with:**

a) 100+ workers
b) **500+ workers**
c) 750+ workers
d) 1000+ workers
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 49:* 500+ workers threshold

**Q120. Maximum continuous work period before rest interval:**

a) 3 hours
b) **5 hours**
c) 6 hours
d) 8 hours
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 55:* 30 min rest after 5 hours work

**Q121. Mines Act defines "adult" as person aged:**

a) 16+ years
b) **18+ years**
c) 21+ years
d) 25+ years
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 2(a):* 18 years minimum age

**Q122. Hazardous process notification requires special permission for:**

a) 50+ workers
b) **100+ workers**
c) 250+ workers
d) 500+ workers
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 41B:* Additional safeguards for hazardous units

**Q123. Washing facilities must include ______ per worker:**

a) 1 soap bar/month
b) **90 liters water/day**
c) 2 towels/year
d) No fixed standard
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Rule 42:* Water quantity specification

**Q124. First aid qualification requirement for factories:**

a) St John Ambulance training
b) **MBBS doctor**
c) Any staff volunteer
d) No requirement
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Rule 61:* Trained first-aider mandatory

**Q125. Notice of accidents must be given within ______ hours:**

a) 4 hours
b) **12 hours**
c) 24 hours
d) 48 hours
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Section 88:* Immediate notice for serious accidents

**Q126. Mines Act prohibits adolescent workers (15-18 years) from:**

a) Day shifts
b) **Night shifts**
c) Surface work
d) All mining work
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 40:* No night work for adolescents

**Q127. Spittoons must be provided every ______ meters in factories:**

a) 5m
b) **6m**
c) 10m
d) 15m
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Rule 50:* Hygiene requirement

**Q128. Factory Inspector must visit premises every:**

a) Month
b) **Quarter**
c) Half-year
d) Year
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 9:* Minimum quarterly inspections

**Q129. Ventilation standard requires ______ air changes/hour:**

a) 3
b) **6**
c) 9
d) 12
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Rule 60:* Air quality regulation

**Q130. Mines Rules require safety lamps in:**

a) All mines
b) **Coal mines**
c) Metal mines
d) Only underground mines
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Special provision for coal mines*

**Q131. Annual return submission deadline under Factories Act:**

a) January 31
b) **February 1**
c) March 31
d) April 30
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Rule 119:* Calendar year reporting

**Q132. Temperature recording in factories must be done:**

a) Daily
b) **Weekly**
c) Monthly
d) Quarterly
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Rule 62:* Environmental monitoring

**Q133. Mines rescue stations are required every ______ km:**

a) 5km
b) **15km**
c) 30km
d) 50km
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Safety provision for coal mines*

**Q134. Creche working hours under Maternity Benefit Act:**

a) **Same as mother's shifts**
b) Only day shifts
c) 6 hours maximum
d) No regulation
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Rule 11A:* Synchronized timings

**Q135. Notice of overtime work must be displayed for ______ hours:**

a) 12
b) **24**
c) 48
d) 72
✅ **Answer:** c)
Ὄ *Section 59:* Advance notice requirement

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### **Key Features for Revision:**

ὓ **Visual Mnemonics:**
- Ἶ **Factory thresholds:** 10/20 (Act applies), 250 (canteen), 500 (welfare officer)
- ⏳ **Time limits:** 9h/day, 48h/week, 75h/quarter overtime
- Ὣ **Prohibitions:** No women underground, no adolescents at night

ὓ **Comparison Tables:**

| Feature | Factories Act | Mines Act |

|---------------|--------------|----------|
| **Age Limit** | 14-18: Adolescents | 15-18: Adolescents |
| **Night Work** | Permitted with conditions | Prohibited for women/adolescents |
| **Safety Committee** | 250+ workers | 100+ workers |

### **5. Computers & RTI (35 Questions)**

**Q136. The shortcut key to create a new document in MS Word is:**

a) Ctrl+O
b) **Ctrl+N**
c) Ctrl+S
d) Ctrl+P
✅ **Answer:** b) Ctrl+N
Ὄ *Tip:* "N" for New (works across most applications)

**Q137. In Excel, formulas always begin with:**

a) #
b) =
c) $
d) /
✅ **Answer:** b) =
Ὄ *Example:* "=SUM(A1:A10)" calculates the total

**Q138. The RTI Act came into force on:**

a) 12 October 2005
b) 15 August 2005
c) 26 January 2006
d) 1 April 2006
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Historical Context:* Signed by President on 15 June 2005, implemented 120 days later

**Q139. Which is NOT an input device?**

a) Scanner
b) MICR
c) **Projector**
d) Touchscreen
✅ **Answer:** c)
Ὄ *Classification:* Projector is output-only device

**Q140. Timeframe for RTI response from PIO:**

a) 15 days
b) **30 days**
c) 45 days
d) 60 days
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Exception:* 48 hours for life/liberty cases

**Q141. MS PowerPoint file extension is:**

a) .docx
b) .xlsx
c) **.pptx**
d) .accdb
✅ **Answer:** c)
Ὄ *Version Note:* Pre-2007 versions used .ppt

**Q142. First appellate authority under RTI is:**

a) PIO
b) **Senior PIO**
c) Chief Information Commissioner
d) State Governor
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Hierarchy:* PIO → First Appeal → Information Commission

**Q143. RAM stands for:**

a) Random Access Memory
b) Read-Only Memory
c) **Both (a) & (b)**
d) None
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Key Difference:* RAM is volatile, ROM is permanent

**Q144. RTI application fee for central government is:**

a) ₹5
b) **₹10**
c) ₹20
d) ₹50
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Mode:* Cash/IPO/DD/Bank receipt (no stamps)

**Q145. The "Recycle Bin" stores:**

a) **Deleted files**
b) System files
c) Temporary internet files
d) Virus-infected files
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Recovery:* Files remain until bin is emptied

**Q146. RTI exemptions apply to:**

a) **Intelligence agencies**
b) Municipal corporations
c) Public sector banks
d) All government offices
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Section 24 List:* 26 exempted organizations

**Q147. In Windows OS, the taskbar typically shows:**

a) **Open applications**
b) BIOS settings
c) Hardware diagnostics
d) Programming code
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Customization:* Can add clocks, calendars, etc.

**Q148. Time limit for first appeal under RTI:**

a) 15 days
b) **30 days**
c) 60 days
d) 90 days
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *From date of:* PIO's reply or deemed refusal

**Q149. Which is a database software?**

a) MS Word
b) **MS Access**
c) MS Paint
d) MS PowerPoint
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Alternative:* LibreOffice Base, Oracle

**Q150. RTI applications can be submitted:**

a) Online
b) By post
c) In person
d) **All of the above**
✅ **Answer:** d)
Ὄ *Flexibility:* No prescribed format required

**Q151. The "Ctrl+Z" shortcut performs:**

a) Redo
b) **Undo**
c) Paste
d) Save
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Works in:* Most editing software

**Q152. Information Commissions are constituted under:**

a) **Section 12 (Central) & 15 (State)**
b) Section 25
c) Section 8
d) Article 370
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Composition:* 1 Chief + up to 10 Commissioners

**Q153. Binary system uses:**

a) 0-9
b) **0-1**
c) 1-10
d) A-Z
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Base-2 System:* Foundation of all computing

**Q154. RTI penalties can go up to:**

a) ₹1,000/day
b) **₹25,000/case**
c) ₹50,000
d) ₹1 lakh
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 20:* Maximum penalty by CIC/SIC

**Q155. File compression formats include:**

a) .jpg
b) **.zip**
c) .txt
d) .html
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Others:* .rar, .7z

**Q156. Information exempted under RTI includes:**

a) **Cabinet papers**
b) Municipal tax records
c) School inspection reports
d) Hospital patient counts
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Section 8(1)(i):* Until decision is finalized

**Q157. The "Save As" function allows:**

a) **Choosing file location**
b) Automatic backups
c) Virus scanning
d) Hardware diagnostics
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Key Use:* Creating multiple versions

**Q158. CIC/SIC can order compensation up to:**

a) ₹5,000
b) **No limit specified**
c) ₹50,000
d) ₹1 lakh
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Section 19(8)(b):* Case-based discretion

**Q159. Common keyboard layout in India:**

a) AZERTY
b) **QWERTY**
c) DVORAK
d) COLEMAK
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Variant:* INSCRIPT for Indian languages

**Q160. RTI appeals can be filed without fees to:**

a) PIO
b) **Information Commission**
c) Both
d) Neither
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *First appeal:* No fee, second appeal may require fee

**Q161. The "Print Screen" key captures:**

a) **Entire screen**
b) Active window only
c) Selected area
d) Nothing without software
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Pro Tip:* Alt+PrintScreen for active window

**Q162. Maximum time for second RTI appeal disposal:**

a) 30 days
b) **No limit**
c) 6 months
d) 1 year
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Practice:* Typically 3-6 months

**Q163. Which is NOT an operating system?**

a) Windows
b) Android
c) **MS Office**
d) Linux
✅ **Answer:** c)
Ὄ *MS Office:* Application software suite

**Q164. RTI information can be rejected if it:**

a) **Affects economic interests**
b) Is over 10 pages
c) Concerns local issues
d) Has technical terms
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Section 8(1)(a):* Sovereignty/security exemptions

**Q165. The "F1" key typically opens:**

a) Print dialog
b) **Help menu**
c) System settings
d) Task manager
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Universal Help:* Works in most software

**Q166. Information Commission's orders are:**

a) Advisory
b) **Binding**
c) Optional
d) Temporary
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Enforcement:* Through writ petitions if ignored

**Q167. PDF stands for:**

a) Printed Document Format
b) **Portable Document Format**
c) Public Data File
d) Personal Drive Folder
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Creator:* Adobe Systems (1993)

**Q168. RTI applications to banks should be addressed to:**

a) Branch manager
b) **PIO at head office**
c) RBI governor
d) Finance ministry
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *PSU Practice:* Most designate nodal PIOs

**Q169. The "Ctrl+Alt+Del" combination opens:**

a) **Task manager**
b) System restore
c) BIOS settings
d) Printer dialog
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Windows Feature:* Since Windows 95

**Q170. RTI's Section 4 mandates:**

a) **Suo moto disclosure**
b) Fee exemptions
c) Fast-track appeals
d) Penalty guidelines
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Proactive Disclosure:* 17 categories of information

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### **Key Learning Tools:**

ὓ **Shortcut Cheat Sheet:**
- **Ctrl+C/V/X**: Copy/Paste/Cut
- **Ctrl+S**: Save
- **Ctrl+P**: Print
- **Ctrl+F**: Find

ὓ **RTI Flowchart:**
1. Application to PIO (₹10 fee) → 30 days response
2. First Appeal to Sr. PIO (free) → 30 days disposal
3. Second Appeal to CIC/SIC (nominal fee) → No time limit

## **Key Learning Tools:**

ὓ **Shortcut Cheat Sheet:**
- **Ctrl+C/V/X**: Copy/Paste/Cut
- **Ctrl+S**: Save
- **Ctrl+P**: Print
- **Ctrl+F**: Find

ὓ **RTI Flowchart:**
1. Application to PIO (₹10 fee) → 30 days response
2. First Appeal to Sr. PIO (free) → 30 days disposal
3. Second Appeal to CIC/SIC (nominal fee) → No time limit

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1) **Contribution rules**
2) **Withdrawal procedures**
3) **Tax benefits**

Here's the **New Pension Scheme (NPS) section (Q171-Q200)** with detailed explanations, formatted for your

### **6. New Pension Scheme (30 Questions)**

**Q171. NPS is regulated by:**

a) RBI
b) **PFRDA**
c) SEBI
d) IRDAI
✅ **Answer:** b) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Ὄ *Established:* 2003 | *NPS Launch:* 2004 (for govt), 2009 (all citizens)

**Q172. Minimum annual contribution for Tier-I account:**

a) ₹500
b) **₹1,000**
c) ₹2,500
d) ₹5,000
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Condition:* Minimum ₹1,000/year (no upper limit)

**Q173. NPS offers tax benefits under:**

a) **Section 80CCD(1B)**
b) Section 80D
c) Section 10(10D)
d) Section 24
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Tax Rules:* Additional ₹50,000 deduction beyond 80C limit

**Q174. The default investment option in NPS is:**

a) Active choice
b) **Auto choice**
c) Fixed deposits
d) Direct equity
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Auto Choice:* Asset allocation adjusts with age

**Q175. Minimum age for NPS enrollment:**

a) 16 years
b) **18 years**
c) 21 years
d) No minimum
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Upper Age Limit:* 70 years

**Q176. Partial withdrawal from NPS is permitted after:**

a) 1 year
b) **3 years**
c) 5 years
d) 10 years
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Conditions:* Max 25% withdrawal, specific purposes only

**Q177. NPS maturity corpus must be used to buy annuity for at least:**
a) 40%
b) **60%**
c) 80%
d) 100%
✅ **Answer:** a) 40% (for withdrawals before age 60)
Ὄ *Age 60+ Rule:* Minimum 40% annuity purchase

**Q178. Maximum equity exposure in NPS (Active Choice):**

a) 50%
b) **75%**
c) 90%
d) 100%
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Cap:* 75% till age 50, then reduces progressively

**Q179. NPS Tier-II accounts are:**

a) **Voluntary savings**
b) Mandatory for all
c) Only for government employees
d) Tax-free withdrawals
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Key Feature:* No lock-in, unlike Tier-I

**Q180. Exit from NPS before age 60 requires:**

a) **80% annuity purchase**
b) Full withdrawal
c) No exit allowed
d) 50% tax penalty
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Pre-60 Rule:* 80% annuity if corpus >₹5 lakh

**Q181. NPS pension starts at age:**

a) 58 years
b) **60 years**
c) 62 years
d) 65 years
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Flexibility:* Can defer up to age 70

**Q182. Minimum number of pension fund managers in NPS:**

a) 3
b) **7**
c) 10
d) 15
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Current:* 8 PFMs including SBI, LIC, UTI

**Q183. NPS contributions are invested in:**

a) **E/C/G asset classes**
b) Only government bonds
c) Fixed deposits
d) Real estate
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Options:* Equity (E), Corporate Bonds (C), Government Securities (G)

**Q184. Atal Pension Yojana (APY) guarantees returns:**

a) 8%
b) **Fixed pension amount**
c) Market-linked
d) Inflation-adjusted
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Range:* ₹1,000-5,000/month based on contribution

**Q185. NPS nomination can be made for:**

a) 1 person
b) **Up to 3 persons**
c) Up to 5 persons
d) No nomination
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Allocation:* Can specify percentage shares

**Q186. NPS Tier-I withdrawal before 60 for higher education is allowed up to:**
a) 10%
b) **25%**
c) 50%
d) 100%
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Condition:* Only after 3 years of contributions

**Q187. Minimum annual contributions for APY:**

a) ₹1,000
b) **Based on chosen pension amount**
c) ₹12,000
d) No minimum
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Example:* ₹42/month for ₹1,000 pension at 18 years

**Q188. NPS partial withdrawal for marriage allows:**

a) 1 withdrawal
b) **Maximum 3 withdrawals**
c) Yearly withdrawals
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Lifetime Cap:* 3 withdrawals (specific purposes)

**Q189. Tax on NPS maturity corpus is:**

a) **Fully exempt**
b) 10% TDS
c) 30% tax
d) 50% exempt
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Section 10(12A):* Entire amount tax-free

**Q190. APY enrollment age limit is:**

a) 18-40 years
b) **18-50 years**
c) 21-55 years
d) No limit
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Contribution Period:* Till age 60

**Q191. NPS statement frequency is:**

a) Monthly
b) **Quarterly**
c) Half-yearly
d) Annual
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Sent via:* Email/SMS

**Q192. Maximum equity exposure in Auto Choice (age <35):**

a) 50%
b) **75%**
c) 85%
d) 100%
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Reduction:* Decreases by 2.5% yearly after 35

**Q193. NPS corpus inheritance rules allow:**

a) **Nominee receives 100%**
b) 50% to spouse
c) Only legal heirs
d) Government claim
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Tax Note:* No inheritance tax

**Q194. APY contribution increases by __% yearly after age 35:**

a) 5%
b) **10%**
c) 15%
d) 20%
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Example:* ₹1,000/month becomes ₹1,100 next year

**Q195. NPS can be extended beyond 70 years until:**

a) 75 years
b) **No age limit**
c) 80 years
d) 85 years
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *2020 Amendment:* Removed upper age cap

**Q196. Minimum NPS contributions per year for Swavalamban Scheme:**

a) ₹1,000
b) **₹1,000 (govt adds ₹1,000)**
c) ₹5,000
d) ₹12,000
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Closed to new subscribers since 2015*

**Q197. NPS trust is registered with:**

a) RBI
b) **SEBI**
c) PFRDA
d) MCA
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Oversight:* PFRDA regulates, SEBI registers

**Q198. APY exit before age 60 results in:**

a) **Only contribution refund**
b) Full corpus payment
c) Annuity purchase
d) Tax penalty
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Exception:* Death/disability cases get full corpus

**Q199. NPS Tier-II accounts offer:**

a) **Unlimited withdrawals**
b) 3 withdrawals/year
c) No withdrawals
d) Only at maturity
✅ **Answer:** a)
Ὄ *Note:* No tax benefits unlike Tier-I

**Q200. NPS was made available to all Indian citizens in:**

a) 2004
b) **2009**
c) 2014
d) 2017
✅ **Answer:** b)
Ὄ *Timeline:* 2004 (govt), 2009 (all), 2015 (corporate model)

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### **Key Learning Aids:**

ὓ **NPS vs APY Comparison:**

| Feature | NPS | APY |

|---------------|-----|-----|
| **Returns** | Market-linked | Fixed pension |
| **Equity Exposure** | Up to 75% | None |
| **Withdrawals** | Partial after 3 years | Only at 60 |
| **Tax Benefit** | 80CCD(1B) | 80CCD(1) |

ὓ **NPS Lifecycle Infographic:**

1. **Accumulation Phase** (18-60) → Contributions + Market Returns
2. **Annuity Purchase** (60+) → Minimum 40% corpus
3. **Withdrawal** → 60% tax-free, balance as pension