QID #26348
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Which statement best explains Nomination?
A
Salary measure used according to scheme rules for pension calculation
B
Employees' State Insurance Corporation
C
Lump-sum terminal benefit payable subject to statutory eligibility
D
Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
Correct Answer: D. Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
Question: Which statement best explains Nomination?
A. Salary measure used according to scheme rules for pension calculation
B. Employees' State Insurance Corporation
C. Lump-sum terminal benefit payable subject to statutory eligibility
D. Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
Correct Answer: D. Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
Explanation: Nomination: Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
QID #26347
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Which of the following is best described as: Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
A
Nomination
B
EPF Scheme, 1952
C
Employee State Insurance
D
EPF passbook
Correct Answer: A. Nomination
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
A. Nomination
B. EPF Scheme, 1952
C. Employee State Insurance
D. EPF passbook
Correct Answer: A. Nomination
Explanation: The correct answer is Nomination. Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
QID #26346
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Which statement best explains Employee contribution?
A
Social insurance system providing specified medical and cash benefits to covered employees
B
Withdrawal or settlement process available when statutory eligibility conditions are met
C
Service period considered for pension entitlement under the pension scheme
D
Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
Correct Answer: D. Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
Question: Which statement best explains Employee contribution?
A. Social insurance system providing specified medical and cash benefits to covered employees
B. Withdrawal or settlement process available when statutory eligibility conditions are met
C. Service period considered for pension entitlement under the pension scheme
D. Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
Correct Answer: D. Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
Explanation: Employee contribution: Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
QID #26345
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Which of the following is best described as: Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
A
Employee contribution
B
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
C
Pensionable salary
D
Employer contribution
Correct Answer: A. Employee contribution
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
A. Employee contribution
B. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
C. Pensionable salary
D. Employer contribution
Correct Answer: A. Employee contribution
Explanation: The correct answer is Employee contribution. Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
QID #26344
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Which statement best explains Employer contribution?
A
Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
B
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
C
Know Your Customer verification used for identity and account-related compliance
D
Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
Correct Answer: D. Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
Question: Which statement best explains Employer contribution?
A. Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
B. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
C. Know Your Customer verification used for identity and account-related compliance
D. Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
Correct Answer: D. Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
Explanation: Employer contribution: Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
QID #26343
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Which of the following is best described as: Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
A
Maternity protection
B
Employer contribution
C
EPF Scheme, 1952
D
Nomination
Correct Answer: B. Employer contribution
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
A. Maternity protection
B. Employer contribution
C. EPF Scheme, 1952
D. Nomination
Correct Answer: B. Employer contribution
Explanation: The correct answer is Employer contribution. Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
QID #26342
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Which statement best explains Provident fund contribution?
A
Government-backed pension scheme aimed particularly at workers in the unorganized sector
B
Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
C
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
D
Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
Correct Answer: D. Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
Question: Which statement best explains Provident fund contribution?
A. Government-backed pension scheme aimed particularly at workers in the unorganized sector
B. Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
C. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
D. Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
Correct Answer: D. Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
Explanation: Provident fund contribution: Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
QID #26341
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Which of the following is best described as: Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
A
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
B
Provident fund contribution
C
Pensionable service
D
KYC
Correct Answer: B. Provident fund contribution
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
A. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
B. Provident fund contribution
C. Pensionable service
D. KYC
Correct Answer: B. Provident fund contribution
Explanation: The correct answer is Provident fund contribution. Periodic contribution credited to an employee's provident-fund account under applicable rules
QID #26340
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Which statement best explains UAN?
A
Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
B
Income and support mechanisms intended to protect persons in old age
C
Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
D
Contributory protection against specified social and economic risks
Correct Answer: A. Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
Question: Which statement best explains UAN?
A. Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
B. Income and support mechanisms intended to protect persons in old age
C. Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
D. Contributory protection against specified social and economic risks
Correct Answer: A. Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
Explanation: UAN: Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
QID #26339
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Which of the following is best described as: Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
A
Social assistance
B
EPF passbook
C
KYC
D
UAN
Correct Answer: D. UAN
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
A. Social assistance
B. EPF passbook
C. KYC
D. UAN
Correct Answer: D. UAN
Explanation: The correct answer is UAN. Universal Account Number used to link and manage EPF member accounts
QID #26338
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Which statement best explains Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976?
A
Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
B
Income or protection provided on qualifying disability under a social-security scheme
C
Social-security and employment protection associated with pregnancy and childbirth
D
Social insurance system providing specified medical and cash benefits to covered employees
Correct Answer: A. Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
Question: Which statement best explains Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976?
A. Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
B. Income or protection provided on qualifying disability under a social-security scheme
C. Social-security and employment protection associated with pregnancy and childbirth
D. Social insurance system providing specified medical and cash benefits to covered employees
Correct Answer: A. Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
Explanation: Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976: Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
QID #26337
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Which of the following is best described as: Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
A
Social assistance
B
Gratuity
C
Disability benefit
D
Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
Correct Answer: D. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
A. Social assistance
B. Gratuity
C. Disability benefit
D. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
Correct Answer: D. Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976
Explanation: The correct answer is Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976. Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
QID #26336
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Which statement best explains Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995?
A
Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
B
Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
C
Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
D
Social insurance system providing specified medical and cash benefits to covered employees
Correct Answer: A. Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
Question: Which statement best explains Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995?
A. Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
B. Member declaration identifying person or persons entitled to receive specified benefits on death
C. Insurance scheme linked to EPF membership
D. Social insurance system providing specified medical and cash benefits to covered employees
Correct Answer: A. Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
Explanation: Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995: Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
QID #26335
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Which of the following is best described as: Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
A
Social assistance
B
ESIC
C
Social insurance
D
Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
Correct Answer: D. Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
A. Social assistance
B. ESIC
C. Social insurance
D. Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
Correct Answer: D. Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
Explanation: The correct answer is Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995. Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
QID #26334
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Which statement best explains EPF Scheme, 1952?
A
Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
B
Service period considered for pension entitlement under the pension scheme
C
Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
D
Social-security and employment protection associated with pregnancy and childbirth
Correct Answer: C. Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
Question: Which statement best explains EPF Scheme, 1952?
A. Contribution deducted from eligible employee wages according to applicable rules
B. Service period considered for pension entitlement under the pension scheme
C. Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
D. Social-security and employment protection associated with pregnancy and childbirth
Correct Answer: C. Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
Explanation: EPF Scheme, 1952: Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
QID #26333
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Which of the following is best described as: Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
A
EPF Scheme, 1952
B
Employment injury benefit
C
Employee contribution
D
Old-age security
Correct Answer: A. EPF Scheme, 1952
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
A. EPF Scheme, 1952
B. Employment injury benefit
C. Employee contribution
D. Old-age security
Correct Answer: A. EPF Scheme, 1952
Explanation: The correct answer is EPF Scheme, 1952. Scheme providing provident-fund accumulation for eligible members
QID #26332
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Which statement best explains EPF & MP Act, 1952?
A
Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
B
Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
C
Income or protection provided on qualifying disability under a social-security scheme
D
Government-backed pension scheme aimed particularly at workers in the unorganized sector
Correct Answer: B. Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
Question: Which statement best explains EPF & MP Act, 1952?
A. Contribution made by the covered employer toward statutory social-security benefits
B. Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
C. Income or protection provided on qualifying disability under a social-security scheme
D. Government-backed pension scheme aimed particularly at workers in the unorganized sector
Correct Answer: B. Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
Explanation: EPF & MP Act, 1952: Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
QID #26331
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Which of the following is best described as: Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
A
Maternity protection
B
EPF & MP Act, 1952
C
EPFO
D
Employee State Insurance
Correct Answer: B. EPF & MP Act, 1952
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
A. Maternity protection
B. EPF & MP Act, 1952
C. EPFO
D. Employee State Insurance
Correct Answer: B. EPF & MP Act, 1952
Explanation: The correct answer is EPF & MP Act, 1952. Principal legislation historically governing provident fund, pension and deposit-linked insurance schemes for covered establishments
QID #26330
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Which statement best explains EPFO?
A
Non-contributory support generally financed from public revenues for eligible beneficiaries
B
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
C
Defined-contribution retirement savings system regulated under the pension framework
D
Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
Correct Answer: B. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
Question: Which statement best explains EPFO?
A. Non-contributory support generally financed from public revenues for eligible beneficiaries
B. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
C. Defined-contribution retirement savings system regulated under the pension framework
D. Scheme providing pension benefits to eligible members and beneficiaries
Correct Answer: B. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
Explanation: EPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
QID #26329
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Which of the following is best described as: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
A
Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
B
Transfer claim
C
Social assistance
D
EPFO
Correct Answer: D. EPFO
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
A. Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995
B. Transfer claim
C. Social assistance
D. EPFO
Correct Answer: D. EPFO
Explanation: The correct answer is EPFO. Employees' Provident Fund Organisation
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