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Topic:[APFC] Labor Laws & Codes: Industrial relations legislation, wage legislation (Minimum Wages Act, Payment of Wages Act), worker protection laws (Factories Act, Contract Labour Act), New Labour Codes (Code on Wages, Industrial Relations Code, Social Security Code, OSH Code).45 PYQs
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EPFO APFC - General Ability Test
8 shown2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.85
Consider the following statements in reference to the Payment of Wages Act, 1936. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
1
Wages may be paid in current coins.
2
Wage period can be fixed for weekly payment.
3
Wages are to be paid before the expiry of the seventh day after the last day of the wage period in establishments employing more than 1000 persons.
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.86
Which of the following deductions from wages can be made under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.89
In which one of the following judgments did the Supreme Court lay down the 'Triple test' in respect of the definition of 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.90
Which one of the following industries is not a public utility service under the First Schedule of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.91
The mandate of giving a notice of six weeks as provided under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is/are applicable to which of the following categories of people?
1
Workmen employed in public utility service, before going for a strike
2
Employers carrying out public utility service, before declaring lock-out
3
Workmen employed in any service, before going for a strike
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.92
In which of the following situations will gratuity be payable to Mr. 'X' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?
1
Mr. 'X' resigns from the industry after rendering continuous service for six years
2
Mr. 'X' dies due to an accident in the industry after rendering continuous service for two years
3
Mr. 'X' retires from the industry after rendering continuous service for five years
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.94
In which one of the following circumstances, can Ms. 'X', who is a government servant not claim maternity benefit of twenty-six weeks as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2025•EPFO APFC•General Ability Test•Q.95
How many nursing breaks does the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 prescribe for a woman who returns to work after her delivery?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
EPFO APFC - General Studies
11 shown2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.25
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
| Ancient Text/Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Samarangana-Sutradhara | A scientific work on ancient Indian architecture |
| Harmika | A style of temple architecture that originated under the Chola Kings |
| Vimana | A striking feature of the Dravidian style of temples |
| Kutagarashala | A hut with a pointed roof where travelling mendicants halted |
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.26
26. What is the time limit prescribed under
the
provisions
of
the
Employees'
Compensation Act,
1923 from the
date of reference within which the
Commissioner is required to dispose of
the matter relating to compensation
and intimate the
decision to the
employee?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.29
29. What is the amount of compensation
that is to be paid to an employee who
is totally and permanently disabled as a
result from injury under the provisions
of the Employees' Compensation Act,
1923? (Hints : Monthly wages drawn
were (I' 22,500 and relevant factor is
159·80)
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.34
34. Registration of trade unions of workers
under the Trade Unions Act, 1926 is
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.68
68. The provision for constituting an 'Expert
Committee' finds place under which
one among the following legislations?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.69
69. Which one of the following is provided
under the Third Schedule of the
Factories Act, 1948?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.70
70. Under the provisions of the Mines Act,
1952, the Special Officer can enter
a mine for the purpose of surveying,
levelling and measuring, after giving
prior notice to the Manager at least
how many days in advance?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.71
71. Under the provisions of the Payment of
Wages Act, 1936, every employer of
an establishment has to maintain the
registers and records regarding the
wages paid and deductions made,
if any, from the wages, and preserve
the same from the date of last entry for
a period of
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.97
97. An
employee
working
in
an
establishment draws a monthly wage
of r9,000 as fixed under the Minimum
Wages Act, 1948 and is eligible to get
bonus under the Payment of Bonus
Act,
1965 for the accounting year
2021-22. The bonus payable is at the
rate of 10%. If the employee has worked
continuously for whole of the said
accounting year, then what is the
amount of bonus that shall be paid to
the employee?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsHard
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.98
98. Which one of the following statements
relating to conclusion of conciliation
proceedings
under
the
Industrial
Disputes Act, 194 7 is not correct?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium
2023•EPFO APFC•General Studies•Q.99
99. The provision for disability compen-
sations for the person, who is declared
unfit after medical examination and for
whom no alternate employment is
possible, finds place under which one
of the following legislations?
Industrial Relations & Labor LawsMedium