FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Acts and Rules administered by the Labour Department - Part I
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 14-03-2019
Question1:-Who is the Registering Authority of Plantations under the Plantations Labour Act, 1951?
A:-District Collector
B:-Revenue Secretary
C:-Inspector
D:-Chief Inspector of Plantations
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Which among the following is considered as a 'wage' under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
A:-House rent allowance
B:-House accommodation
C:-Contribution to Provident Fund
D:-Travelling Allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Payment of Wages Act, 1936 stipulates that no wage period of an employee shall exceed ____________.
A:-Six months
B:-Three months
C:-Two months
D:-One month
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-The certificate of age under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 shall be in ____________.
A:-Form A
B:-Form B
C:-Form C
D:-Form D
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 allows the employer to maintain the registers and records electronically by virtue of ___________.
A:-Section 29
B:-Section 21
C:-Section 20
D:-Section 30
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Person responsible for the display of Registration Certificate under Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 in the premises of the establishment
A:-Manager
B:-Supervisor
C:-Employer
D:-Owner
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Every cause of action for prosecution under Plantations Labour Act, 1951 normally becomes time barred on completion of ____________ months.
A:-Six
B:-Eight
C:-Three
D:-Twelve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-If the total number of women workers, are 50 or more, the employer of the plantation has a liability to provide _____________.
A:-Creches
B:-Canteen
C:-Reading Room
D:-Library
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-In addition to the notification method of wage fixing the minimum rates of wages can also be fixed by adopting a _____________ method.
A:-Random
B:-Cross check
C:-Committee
D:-Ordinance
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-An application for Registration of plantation shall be made in ______________.
A:-Form 14
B:-Form 17
C:-Form 11
D:-Form 10
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-Section 26 of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 provides for protection against _______________.
A:-Wrongful confinement
B:-False evidence
C:-Self deprivation
D:-Self incrimination
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 defines an apprentice a person whose age shall be not less than _______________ years.
A:-10
B:-12
C:-14
D:-18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-Canteen is to be provided under the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Condition of Employment) Act, 1966 wherein not less than _____________ employees are ordinarily employed. A:-Fifty
B:-Two hundred and fifty
C:-One hundred
D:-Two hundred
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Period between commencement and the termination of the work of an employee is called _______________.
A:-Shift
B:-Duty time
C:-Business time
D:-Spread over
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Who is the convener of the Medical Advisory Board under the Plantations Labour Act, 1951?
A:-Chief Inspector of Plantations
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Health Secretary
D:-Labour Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-The wages shall be paid before the expiry of the ______________ day in an Industrial establishment in which less than one thousand persons are employed.
A:-Seventh
B:-Third
C:-First
D:-Fifth
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-The local limits of the inspectors under the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 are declared by ______________.
A:-Chief Inspector
B:-Government
C:-Appropriate Government
D:-Labour Commissioner
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-In regard to the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960, the statement that every shop shall be entirely closed on one day of the week is _______________. A:-Correct
B:-Not correct
C:-Partly correct
D:-Partly incorrect
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-The employer shall provide canteens for a Motor transport undertaking where _____________ or more motor transport workers are employees.
A:-Hundred
B:-Fifty
C:-Seventy five
D:-Two hundred
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Total number of members in the Medical Advisory Board in the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 is ______________.
A:-Twelve
B:-Sixteen
C:-Ten
D:-Eighteen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Annually holiday wages under Kerala Shops ad Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 will be _______________ days.
A:-12
B:-6
C:-20
D:-24
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-The non-official member of the Plantation Medical Board shall hold office for a period of _____________ years.
A:-Two
B:-Three
C:-One
D:-Four
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-The following category of Motor Transport Worker is not entitled to get washing allowance for uniforms under the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961.
A:-Driver
B:-Station Staff
C:-Conductor
D:-Line Checking Staff
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-A notice of changes for amending the registration certificate of a shop shall be submitted within _____________ after the change has taken place.
A:-7 days
B:-5 days
C:-14 days
D:-10 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-In every Plantation, where the number of workers ordinarily employed is ____________ and above welfare officers are to be appointed.
A:-200
B:-400
C:-250
D:-300
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Special casual leave with wages will be available for male employees in shops who undergoes sterilisation operation for a period not exceeding _____________ days. A:-Seven
B:-Ten
C:-Six
D:-Fourteen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Any agreement whereby an employee relinquishes his right to a minimum rate of wages is _______________.
A:-null and void
B:-invalid
C:-enforceable
D:-lawful
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-Prohibition of employment of women in shop during night commences from _____________.
A:-7.00 pm
B:-9.00 pm
C:-6.00 pm
D:-5.00 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-As per the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Condition of Employment) Act, 1966, the period of work for employees shall not spread over more than ______________ hours. A:-10 1/2 hours
B:-9 1/2 hours
C:-9 hours
D:-10 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-The maximum spread over time for an adult motor transport worker is ____________ in any day.
A:-10 hours
B:-12 hours
C:-8 hours
D:-10 1/2 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-As per the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 every group hospital shall have a minimum of ______________ beds.
A:-Two hundred and fifty
B:-Two hundred
C:-Hundred and fifty
D:-Hundred
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 provides for leave with wages to employees after a service of ____________ months.
A:-Six
B:-Nine
C:-Eighteen
D:-Twelve
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-When the employer of Plantation makes a default in providing whether protectives to the workers, then who is primarily responsible for that?
A:-Government
B:-Chief Inspector of Plantations
C:-District Collector
D:-Appropriate Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-The State Government can add any employment to the schedule of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 after giving notice of its intention to do so by notification in the Official Gazette not less than _____________ months.
A:-one
B:-two
C:-three
D:-half
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-An adult motor transport worker shall be allowed annual leave with wages at the rate of one day for every ______________ days of work performed by him during the previous calendar year.
A:-Eleven
B:-Fifteen
C:-Twenty two
D:-Twenty
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Under the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 Tea, Coffee and Snacks served In canteens of plantations shall be sold on _____________ basis.
A:-Credit
B:-Subsidised
C:-No profit
D:-Market rate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-The Chairman of the Central Minimum Wages Advisory Board shall be ______________.
A:-A government official
B:-An independent person
C:-A representative of workers
D:-A political nominee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-The total number of days of annual leave that an adult motor transport worker may carry forward to a succeedIng year shall not exceed ________________ days.
A:-Thirty
B:-Ten
C:-Twenty
D:-Fifteen
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-On termination of employment, an employee is entitled to receive his wages payable before the expiry of _______________ working day.
A:-Third
B:-Fifth
C:-Second
D:-Seventh
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-A muster roil under Rule 29(5) of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 shall be preserved for a period of ______________ years after the date of last entry made therein. A:-Two
B:-Three
C:-Four
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Limitation of prosecution under the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 is ______________ months from the date on which the alleged commission of offence came to the knowledge of the Inspector.
A:-Four
B:-Six
C:-Three
D:-Twelve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Production of documents under Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 is insisted under Section ____________.
A:-29
B:-30
C:-28
D:-26
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-The Plantations Labour Act, 1951 stipulates that the employer shall provide canteen facility wherein the total number of Plantation workers is _______________.
A:-Two hundred
B:-One hundred and fifty
C:-Hundred
D:-Three hundred
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Any labour who is given raw materials by an employer or a contractor for being made into beedi or cigar or both at home is a ______________.
A:-Guest worker
B:-Home worker
C:-Resident worker
D:-Badli worker
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Originally the Minimum Wages Bill passed by the Indian Dominion Legislature received the assent of the Governor General of India on ______________.
A:-1st March 1948
B:-31st December 1948
C:-1st April 1949
D:-15th March 1948
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Total number of Independent persons in the Central Minimum Wages Advisory Board shall not exceed _________________ of its total number of members.
A:-two third
B:-one fourth
C:-half
D:-one third
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-The certificate of Registration under the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 shall remain in force upto ________________.
A:-30th November
B:-31st March
C:-31st December
D:-31st October
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-The minimum rates of wages fixed may be reviewed by the State Government at such Intervals not exceeding _________________ years.
A:-Five
B:-Three
C:-Four
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-The maximum wages that can be deducted for absence of duty shall not exceed wages for _____________ days.
A:-Five
B:-Seven
C:-Eight
D:-Fourteen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The Register of Fine to be maintained under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 shall be in ______________.
A:-Form II
B:-Form A
C:-Form B
D:-Form I
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-The working hours for a normal working day can be fixed by the ______________ with regard to any scheduled employment for which minimum rates of wages have been fixed. A:-Appropriate government
B:-Advisory Board
C:-Employer
D:-Labour Commissioner
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 provides for issuing appointment letter to the employees of _______________ establishments.
A:-Big
B:-Medium
C:-Micro
D:-Small
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Government may not fix minimum rates of wages in respect of any scheduled employment in which there are less than _______________ employees in the whole state engaged in such employment.
A:-Five hundred
B:-Seven hundred and fifty
C:-Two thousand
D:-Thousand
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-The spread over time In a beedi establishment may be increased by _______________.
A:-Government
B:-Chief Inspector
C:-Labour Commissioner
D:-Inspector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-The late fee for renewal of registration certificate under the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 is ______________ percent In excess of the fee ordinarily payable.
A:-Ten
B:-Twelve
C:-Six
D:-Twenty five
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-A shop or establishment becomes a big establishment when the total number of employees employed is _______________.
A:-Twenty and above
B:-Twenty five or more
C:-Fifty or more
D:-Hundred or more
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Where the Plantation worker is willing to work on any day or rest, he shall not work for more than ______________ days consecutively without a holiday for a whole day. A:-10
B:-5
C:-7
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-Who is the Chairman of the Medical Advisory Board under Plantations Labour Act, 1951?
A:-Chief Inspector of Plantations
B:-Secretary to State Government
C:-Labour Minister
D:-Health Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-Creches are to be provided in every beedi establishments wherein the total number of female employees are more than ______________.
A:-Twenty
B:-Fifty
C:-Thirty
D:-Sixty
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-The spread over period of an adult worker is a Plantation shall not exceed _____________ hours.
A:-Ten
B:-Nine
C:-Thirteen
D:-Twelve
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-The Government can _____________ the provisions of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 during festivals and fairs.
A:-terminate
B:-withdraw
C:-suspend
D:-dismiss
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-The Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 as amended by 2016 reduced the number of hazardous occupations and processes to _______________. A:-Twelve
B:-Three
C:-Eighteen
D:-Nine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-An appeal under Section 18 of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishments Act, 1960 shall be filed with _______________ from the date of delivery of termination order. A:-Thirty
B:-Sixty
C:-Eighty
D:-Ninety
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Kerala Motor Transport Workers Payment of Fair Wages Act, 1971 came Into force on ____________.
A:-1st January 1971
B:-1st April 1971
C:-1st April 1969
D:-1st April 1972
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-The amount payable to an employee under Section 13A of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 shall be paid to him on production of a certificate in _________________.
A:-Form A
B:-Form B IV
C:-Form C
D:-Form D
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The term of imprisonment for non payment of fair wages under Kerala Motor Transport Workers (Payment of Fair wages) Act, 1971 is _________________.
A:-Three months
B:-One year
C:-Two months
D:-Six months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-When the Government intends to fix or revise minimum wage by notification method it shall consult the _______________ also.
A:-Labour Commissioner
B:-Minimum Wages Advisory Board
C:-Minimum Wages Secretary
D:-Labour Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Prohibition of child labour in plantations is incorporated in the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 in the year ______________.
A:-2012
B:-2013
C:-2010
D:-2011
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-The appellate authority as per Sec 18 of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 is ______________.
A:-Joint Labour Commissioner
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Deputy Labour Commissioner
D:-District Labour Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Every worker who has ________________ continuous service in a post without any promotion shall be granted higher grade in the scale at Kerala Motor Transport Workers (Payment of Fair Wages) Act, 1971.
A:-Four years
B:-Six years
C:-Eight years
D:-Ten years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Maximum weight an adult employee in a shop can lift, carry or move any load is ______________ Kilograms.
A:-60
B:-70
C:-55
D:-75
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-The register of wages shall be kept in the house of ______________ where an industrial establishment has no building.
A:-Pay Master
B:-Employer
C:-Supervisor
D:-Manager
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-The provision for seating facility for shop employees was incorporated in the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 in the year _______________ One. A:-2014
B:-2016
C:-2018
D:-2017
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-The Government shall credit an amount of ________________ to the Child and Adolescent Labour Rehabilitation Fund for each child.
A:-Rs. 15,000/-
B:-Rs. 10,000/-
C:-Rs. 25,000/-
D:-Rs. 20,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-The Beedi and Cigar Workers (Conditions of Employment) Act, 1966 provides for annual leave with wages for adult workers at the rate of one day for every _________________ days of work.
A:-Twenty four
B:-Eleven
C:-Thirty
D:-Twenty
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-A worker is eligible for extra wages for overtime when he works for more than _____________ hours on any day.
A:-Ten
B:-Twelve
C:-Eight
D:-Nine
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question77:-A notice specifying the day or days of the week on which the employees shall be given a holiday shall be exhibited in _______________ by the employer of a shop or establishment. A:-Form E
B:-Form B1
C:-Form E1
D:-Form BC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Educational facilities are to be provided by the employer of Plantations to workers children between the age group ______________.
A:-Six to Ten
B:-Six to Twelve
C:-Five to Ten
D:-Four to Ten
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961 applies to motor transport undertaking employing _______________ or more motor transport workers.
A:-Ten
B:-Fifteen
C:-Five
D:-Twenty
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-A claim application under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 shall be presented within a period on _______________ months.
A:-Three
B:-Nine
C:-Twelve
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-As per the Payment of Wages Act,1936, the total amount of deductions for payment to co-operative society shall not exceed _____________ percent.
A:-Fifty
B:-Sixty
C:-Seventy five
D:-Forty
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Every school provided by the employer under the Plantation Act, 1951 shall be situated within a distance of _______________ from the worker’s quarters.
A:-Two miles
B:-Two kilometres
C:-Five kilometres
D:-Four miles
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Under the Kerala Minimum Wages Rules 1958 an alternative form in lieu of the forms prescribed may be used with the previous approval of ______________.
A:-Government
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Labour Secretary
D:-Labour Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Annual leave with wages for a Plantation worker shall be at the rate of one day for every _______________ days.
A:-Twenty two
B:-Twenty
C:-Twenty four
D:-Thirty
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Under the Motor Transport Workers Fair Wages Act, 1971 there are ______________ categories of workers in schedule B.
A:-Four
B:-Six
C:-Eight
D:-Two
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-Which among the following is not an employment included in the schedule to The Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
A:-Ration Shops
B:-Mid Day Meals Scheme
C:-Cable TV Sector
D:-Paper Products Industry
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-Total number of plantation Inspectors in the State of Kerala is _______________.
A:-Ten
B:-Nine
C:-Eleven
D:-Twelve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-The Chief Executive Officer of Minimum Wages Advisory Board shall be the _____________.
A:-Chairman
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Law Secretary
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-A Plantation worker can accumulate earned leave at a maximum of _____________ days.
A:-Thirty
B:-Twenty Four
C:-Eighteen
D:-Thirty Six
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-A permission to maintain forms other than those prescribed under the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 is granted by ______________.
A:-Labour Minister
B:-Labour Secretary
C:-Labour Commissioner
D:-Inspector
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-As per the Keraia Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960, the fine for a second or any subsequent offence may extend to _______________ rupees.
A:-Five thousand
B:-Ten thousand
C:-One lakh
D:-Two lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 stIpulates that a notIce ________________ containing the minimum rates of wages shall be displayed at the main entrance of the establishment. A:-Form II
B:-Form III
C:-Form IV
D:-Form V
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-The total number of members in Housing Advisory Board under the Plantations Labour Act, 1951?
A:-Twelve
B:-Sixteen
C:-Twenty four
D:-Fourteen
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986 an adolescent is defined as a person between the age of ______________.
A:-10-18
B:-14-18
C:-13-18
D:-11-18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-In every plantation a Register of Accidents shall be maintained in _________________.
A:-Form 10
B:-Form 14
C:-Form 36
D:-Form 22
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Muster roll to be maintained under the Kerala Minimum Wages Rules, 1958 shall be in _____________.
A:-Form IV
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B:-Form V
C:-Form VI
D:-Form VII
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-A License under Sec. 4 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Condition of Employment) Act, 1966 will be valid till _______________ of every year.
A:-31st March
B:-31st December
C:-1st January
D:-30th November
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-The definition of ‘wages’ under Payment of wages Act, 1936 also includes _________________.
A:-Remuneration payable under an award
B:-Bonus
C:-Contribution to Provident Fund
D:-Travelling Allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-An adult Plantation worker will get sickness allowance to a total period of _______________ days in a year.
A:-Six
B:-Fourteen
C:-Ten
D:-Eighteen
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-A register of wages in _______________ shall be maintained under the Kerala Minimum Wages Rules, 1958 by every employer.
A:-Form X
B:-Form IX
C:-Form XII
D:-Form XI
Correct Answer:- Option-D