QID #26028
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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
QID #26018
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Which statement best explains Trade union registration?
A
Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
B
Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
C
Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
D
Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Correct Answer: B. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
Question: Which statement best explains Trade union registration?
A. Lump-sum terminal benefit generally linked to length of service under applicable law
B. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
C. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
D. Compensation framework for employment injury arising out of and in the course of employment
Correct Answer: B. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
Explanation: Trade union registration: Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
QID #26017
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Which of the following is best described as: Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
A
Platform worker
B
Trade union registration
C
Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
D
Code on Social Security, 2020
Correct Answer: B. Trade union registration
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
A. Platform worker
B. Trade union registration
C. Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020
D. Code on Social Security, 2020
Correct Answer: B. Trade union registration
Explanation: The correct answer is Trade union registration. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
QID #26016
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Which statement best explains Bonus?
A
Consolidates laws relating broadly to trade unions, conditions of employment and industrial disputes
B
Regulatory process for checking compliance with labour standards
C
Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
D
Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
Correct Answer: D. Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
Question: Which statement best explains Bonus?
A. Consolidates laws relating broadly to trade unions, conditions of employment and industrial disputes
B. Regulatory process for checking compliance with labour standards
C. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
D. Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
Correct Answer: D. Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
Explanation: Bonus: Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
QID #26015
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Which of the following is best described as: Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
A
Code on Social Security, 2020
B
Bonus
C
Employees' compensation
D
Provident fund
Correct Answer: B. Bonus
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
A. Code on Social Security, 2020
B. Bonus
C. Employees' compensation
D. Provident fund
Correct Answer: B. Bonus
Explanation: The correct answer is Bonus. Additional payment linked to statutory or organizational criteria beyond ordinary wages
QID #26014
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Which statement best explains Payment of wages?
A
Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
B
Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
C
Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
D
Disease caused primarily by exposure to risk factors arising from work activity
Correct Answer: B. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
Question: Which statement best explains Payment of wages?
A. Legal and administrative standards governing hours, welfare, safety and conditions at work
B. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
C. Person undertaking platform-mediated work as recognized in social-security law
D. Disease caused primarily by exposure to risk factors arising from work activity
Correct Answer: B. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
Explanation: Payment of wages: Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
QID #26013
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Which of the following is best described as: Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
A
Labour inspection
B
Payment of wages
C
Equal remuneration principle
D
Employees' pension
Correct Answer: B. Payment of wages
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
A. Labour inspection
B. Payment of wages
C. Equal remuneration principle
D. Employees' pension
Correct Answer: B. Payment of wages
Explanation: The correct answer is Payment of wages. Legal regulation of timely and authorized payment of wages
QID #26012
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Which statement best explains Equal remuneration principle?
A
Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
B
Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
C
Home-based, self-employed or wage worker in the unorganized sector within statutory definitions
D
Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
Correct Answer: D. Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
Question: Which statement best explains Equal remuneration principle?
A. Written rules defining conditions of employment in covered establishments
B. Pension benefit framework linked with eligible membership and service
C. Home-based, self-employed or wage worker in the unorganized sector within statutory definitions
D. Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
Correct Answer: D. Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
Explanation: Equal remuneration principle: Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
QID #26011
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Which of the following is best described as: Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
A
Equal remuneration principle
B
Working conditions
C
Occupational safety
D
Gratuity
Correct Answer: A. Equal remuneration principle
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
A. Equal remuneration principle
B. Working conditions
C. Occupational safety
D. Gratuity
Correct Answer: A. Equal remuneration principle
Explanation: The correct answer is Equal remuneration principle. Principle of non-discrimination in wages for same or similar work, subject to law
QID #26010
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Which statement best explains Floor wage?
A
Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
B
Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
C
Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
D
Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
Correct Answer: B. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
Question: Which statement best explains Floor wage?
A. Consolidates central laws relating broadly to wages, minimum wages, bonus and equal remuneration
B. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
C. Measures aimed at preventing workplace accidents and occupational hazards
D. Legal process by which a trade union obtains registered status under applicable labour law
Correct Answer: B. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
Explanation: Floor wage: Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
QID #26009
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Which of the following is best described as: Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
A
Industrial tribunal
B
Employees' compensation
C
Industrial Relations Code, 2020
D
Floor wage
Correct Answer: D. Floor wage
Question: Which of the following is best described as: Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
A. Industrial tribunal
B. Employees' compensation
C. Industrial Relations Code, 2020
D. Floor wage
Correct Answer: D. Floor wage
Explanation: The correct answer is Floor wage. Central benchmark under the Code on Wages below which state minimum wages should not be fixed
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