QID #26038
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Which statement best explains Occupational safety?
A
Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
B
Person participating in a work arrangement outside the traditional employer-employee relationship as recognized in social-security law
C
Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
D
Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
Correct Answer: C. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
Occupational safety: Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
Question: Which statement best explains Occupational safety?
A. Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
B. Person participating in a work arrangement outside the traditional employer-employee relationship as recognized in social-security law
C. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
D. Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
Correct Answer: C. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
Explanation: Occupational safety: Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
QID #26037
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which of the following is best described as: Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
A
Occupational safety
B
Trade union registration
C
Social security
D
Working conditions
Correct Answer: A. Occupational safety
The correct answer is Occupational safety. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
A. Occupational safety
B. Trade union registration
C. Social security
D. Working conditions
Correct Answer: A. Occupational safety
Explanation: The correct answer is Occupational safety. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
QID #26036
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Employees' deposit-linked insurance?
A
Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
B
Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
C
Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
D
Consolidates central laws concerning occupational safety, health and working conditions
Correct Answer: A. Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
Employees' deposit-linked insurance: Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
Question: Which statement best explains Employees' deposit-linked insurance?
A. Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
B. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
C. Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
D. Consolidates central laws concerning occupational safety, health and working conditions
Correct Answer: A. Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
Explanation: Employees' deposit-linked insurance: Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
QID #26035
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Which of the following is best described as: Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
A
Employees' deposit-linked insurance
B
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
C
Gratuity
D
Floor wage
Correct Answer: A. Employees' deposit-linked insurance
The correct answer is Employees' deposit-linked insurance. Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
A. Employees' deposit-linked insurance
B. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
C. Gratuity
D. Floor wage
Correct Answer: A. Employees' deposit-linked insurance
Explanation: The correct answer is Employees' deposit-linked insurance. Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
QID #26034
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Which statement best explains Employees' pension?
A
Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
B
Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
C
Worker who migrates across states for employment as covered by applicable labour regulation
D
Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Correct Answer: D. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Employees' pension: Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Question: Which statement best explains Employees' pension?
A. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
B. Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
C. Worker who migrates across states for employment as covered by applicable labour regulation
D. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Correct Answer: D. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Explanation: Employees' pension: Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
QID #26033
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Which of the following is best described as: Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
A
Standing orders
B
Equal remuneration principle
C
Employees' pension
D
Minimum wage
Correct Answer: C. Employees' pension
The correct answer is Employees' pension. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
A. Standing orders
B. Equal remuneration principle
C. Employees' pension
D. Minimum wage
Correct Answer: C. Employees' pension
Explanation: The correct answer is Employees' pension. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
QID #26032
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Provident fund?
A
Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
B
Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
C
Legally prescribed floor below which covered workers should not ordinarily be paid
D
Consolidates laws relating broadly to social security benefits for workers
Correct Answer: B. Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
Provident fund: Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
Question: Which statement best explains Provident fund?
A. Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
B. Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
C. Legally prescribed floor below which covered workers should not ordinarily be paid
D. Consolidates laws relating broadly to social security benefits for workers
Correct Answer: B. Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
Explanation: Provident fund: Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
QID #26031
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Which of the following is best described as: Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
A
Equal remuneration principle
B
Inter-state migrant worker
C
Provident fund
D
Contract labour
Correct Answer: C. Provident fund
The correct answer is Provident fund. Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
A. Equal remuneration principle
B. Inter-state migrant worker
C. Provident fund
D. Contract labour
Correct Answer: C. Provident fund
Explanation: The correct answer is Provident fund. Contributory social-security savings mechanism for covered employees
QID #26030
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Employees' compensation?
A
Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
B
Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
C
Person participating in a work arrangement outside the traditional employer-employee relationship as recognized in social-security law
D
Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Correct Answer: D. Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Employees' compensation: Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Question: Which statement best explains Employees' compensation?
A. Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
B. Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
C. Person participating in a work arrangement outside the traditional employer-employee relationship as recognized in social-security law
D. Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Correct Answer: D. Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Explanation: Employees' compensation: Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
QID #26029
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Which of the following is best described as: Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
A
Employees' compensation
B
Occupational safety
C
Labour inspection
D
Equal remuneration principle
Correct Answer: A. Employees' compensation
The correct answer is Employees' compensation. Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
A. Employees' compensation
B. Occupational safety
C. Labour inspection
D. Equal remuneration principle
Correct Answer: A. Employees' compensation
Explanation: The correct answer is Employees' compensation. Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
QID #26028
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Maternity benefit?
A
Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
B
Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
C
Legally prescribed floor below which covered workers should not ordinarily be paid
D
Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
Correct Answer: B. Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
Maternity benefit: Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
Question: Which statement best explains Maternity benefit?
A. Insurance benefit linked to EPF membership under the EDLI scheme
B. Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
C. Legally prescribed floor below which covered workers should not ordinarily be paid
D. Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
Correct Answer: B. Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
Explanation: Maternity benefit: Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
QID #26027
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Which of the following is best described as: Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
A
Maternity benefit
B
Code on Social Security, 2020
C
Employees' compensation
D
Floor wage
Correct Answer: A. Maternity benefit
The correct answer is Maternity benefit. Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
A. Maternity benefit
B. Code on Social Security, 2020
C. Employees' compensation
D. Floor wage
Correct Answer: A. Maternity benefit
Explanation: The correct answer is Maternity benefit. Employment-linked protection and paid leave associated with maternity under applicable law
QID #26026
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Gratuity?
A
Workers engaged through a contractor for work in an establishment
B
Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
C
Consolidates laws relating broadly to social security benefits for workers
D
Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
Correct Answer: B. Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
Gratuity: Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
Question: Which statement best explains Gratuity?
A. Workers engaged through a contractor for work in an establishment
B. Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
C. Consolidates laws relating broadly to social security benefits for workers
D. Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
Correct Answer: B. Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
Explanation: Gratuity: Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
QID #26025
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which of the following is best described as: Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
A
Code on Wages, 2019
B
Platform worker
C
Minimum wage
D
Gratuity
Correct Answer: D. Gratuity
The correct answer is Gratuity. Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
A. Code on Wages, 2019
B. Platform worker
C. Minimum wage
D. Gratuity
Correct Answer: D. Gratuity
Explanation: The correct answer is Gratuity. Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
QID #26024
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Conciliation officer?
A
Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
B
Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
C
Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
D
Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
Correct Answer: D. Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
Conciliation officer: Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
Question: Which statement best explains Conciliation officer?
A. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
B. Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
C. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
D. Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
Correct Answer: D. Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
Explanation: Conciliation officer: Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
QID #26023
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Which of the following is best described as: Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
A
Conciliation officer
B
Floor wage
C
Contract labour
D
Occupational disease
Correct Answer: A. Conciliation officer
The correct answer is Conciliation officer. Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
A. Conciliation officer
B. Floor wage
C. Contract labour
D. Occupational disease
Correct Answer: A. Conciliation officer
Explanation: The correct answer is Conciliation officer. Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
QID #26022
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Industrial tribunal?
A
Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
B
Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
C
Person participating in a work arrangement outside the traditional employer-employee relationship as recognized in social-security law
D
Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Correct Answer: B. Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
Industrial tribunal: Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
Question: Which statement best explains Industrial tribunal?
A. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
B. Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
C. Person participating in a work arrangement outside the traditional employer-employee relationship as recognized in social-security law
D. Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Correct Answer: B. Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
Explanation: Industrial tribunal: Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
QID #26021
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which of the following is best described as: Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
A
Industrial tribunal
B
Platform worker
C
Employees' compensation
D
Labour inspection
Correct Answer: A. Industrial tribunal
The correct answer is Industrial tribunal. Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
A. Industrial tribunal
B. Platform worker
C. Employees' compensation
D. Labour inspection
Correct Answer: A. Industrial tribunal
Explanation: The correct answer is Industrial tribunal. Adjudicatory forum for specified industrial disputes
QID #26020
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which statement best explains Standing orders?
A
Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
B
Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
C
Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
D
Protection provided through measures addressing income loss and contingencies such as old age, sickness and employment injury
Correct Answer: C. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
Standing orders: Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
Question: Which statement best explains Standing orders?
A. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
B. Authority appointed to mediate and promote settlement of industrial disputes
C. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
D. Protection provided through measures addressing income loss and contingencies such as old age, sickness and employment injury
Correct Answer: C. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
Explanation: Standing orders: Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
QID #26019
UPSC UPSC EPFO APFC 2026 Mock Test Series UPSC EPFO APFC Labour Laws Sectional Test 2026 Medium
Which of the following is best described as: Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
A
Provident fund
B
Unorganized worker
C
Standing orders
D
Occupational safety
Correct Answer: C. Standing orders
The correct answer is Standing orders. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
A. Provident fund
B. Unorganized worker
C. Standing orders
D. Occupational safety
Correct Answer: C. Standing orders
Explanation: The correct answer is Standing orders. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
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