FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Acts and Rules administered by the Labour Department - Part I
Date of
Examination
18-09-2019
Question1:-An 'Apprentice' under Kerala shops and commercial establishment act, 1960 is a person whose age shall be not less than ____ years A:-10
B:-12
C:-14
D:-18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-In Kerala, the land used for growing which among following crops is not a plantation as per the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 A:-Coffee
B:-Cashew
C:-Cardamom
D:-Cinchona
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-The term ' wages' under The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 includes which among the following items A:-House rent allowance
B:-House accommodation
C:-Contribution to provident fund
D:-Travelling allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-One of the main objective of the payment of wages Act, 1936 is to ensure that the wages payable to employees are disbursed within the prescribed
A:-duration
B:-week
C:-time limit
D:-month
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-The name of the Child labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act , 1986 has been changed to child and Adolescent labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 by an amendment in the year
A:-2014
B:-2016
C:-2015
D:-2017
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-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
Question7:-Period between commencement and the termination of the work of an employee is called
A:-Shift
B:-Duty time
C:-Start up time
D:-Spread Over
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-The provisions as to safety was incorporated to the plantations Labour Act, 1951 in the year
A:-2011
B:-2008
C:-2012
D:-2010
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Which among the following is not a component in minimum rate of wages
A:-basic rate of wages
B:-special allowance
C:-concession for essential commodities
D:-batta
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Under the Motor Transport Workers Fair Wages Act, 1971 there are _____ categories of workers in schedule B A:-Two
B:-Six
C:-Four
D:-Eight
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-In Kerala who is the Registering Authority of plantations?
A:-District Collector
B:-Revenue Secretary
C:-Inspector
D:-Chief Inspector of Plantations
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-In addition to the notification method of minimum wage fixing the minimum rates of wages can be fixed by adopting a ____ method A:-Random
B:-Cross check
C:-Committee
D:-Ordinance
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Kerala shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 provides for annual holiday wages for a period of ____ days A:-12
B:-6
C:-20
D:-24
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-In a plantation where the total number of women workers, are 50 or more the employer has a liability to provide _____ A:-Creches
B:-Canteen
C:-Reading Room
D:-Library
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-An agreement whereby an employee relinquishes his right to a minimum rate of wages shall be _____ A:-null and void
B:-valid
C:-enforceable
D:-kept in abeyance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Prohibition of employment of women during night commences from _______
A:-7.00 pm
B:-9.00 pm
C:-6.00 pm
D:-5.00 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-Welfare officers are to be appointed in every Plantation, where the number of workers ordinarily employed is______ A:-200
B:-400
C:-250
D:-300
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-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:-Daily worker
B:-Resident worker
C:-Home worker
D:-Indigenous worker
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Which among the following component is included in the definition of 'wages' under payment of wages act, 1936? A:-Remuneration payable under an award
B:-Travelling Allowance
C:-Contribution to provident fund
D:-Bonus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-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
Question21:-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
Question22:-If the employer of the plantation makes a default in providing whether protectives to the workers, then who is primarily responsible for providing them?
A:-Government
B:-Chief Inspector of Plantations
C:-District Collector
D:-Appropriate Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-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
Question24:-The Government can suspend the provisions of Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 during _____ A:-Festivals
B:-Flood
C:-War
D:-Holidays
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-A plantation worker shall not work for more than ____ days consecutively without a holiday for a whole day where he is willing to work on any day or rest.
A:-10
B:-5
C:-7
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Total number of independent members in the Central Minimum Wages Advisory Board shall not exceed __________ of its total number of members
A:-Two third
B:-One forth
C:-Half
D:-One third
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-Which officer is the appellate authority as per Sec 18 of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960? A:-Joint Labour Commissioner
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Deputy Labour Commissioner
D:-District Labour Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-The period of work of an adult worker in a Plantation shall not spread over more than ____ hours.
A:-Ten
B:-Nine
C:-Thirteen
D:-Twelve
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-In regard to any scheduled employment for which minimum rates of wages have been fixed, the working hours for a normal working day can be fixed by _____
A:-Appropriate Government
B:-Advisory Board
C:-Employer
D:-Labour Commissioner
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Payment of wages Act, 1936 stipulates that no wage period shall exceed ____
A:-Six months
B:-Three months
C:-Two months
D:-One month
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-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
Question32:-As per the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 the fine for a second or any subsequent offence may extend to _____ rupees.
A:-Ten thousand
B:-Five thousand
C:-One lakh
D:-Two lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-Prohibition of child labour in plantations is incorporated in the Plantation Labour Act, 1951 in the year ________. A:-2010
B:-2012
C:-2011
D:-2013
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 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:- Option-D
Question35:- Who is the person responsible under the Kerala shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 for the display of Registration Certificate in the premises of the establishment
A:-Manager
B:-Supervisor
C:-Employer
D:-Owner
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-A plantation worker is eligible for annual leave with wages at the rate of one day for every ____ days A:-Twenty Two
B:-Twenty
C:-Twenty Four
D:-Thirty
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-An alternative form in lieu of any of the forms prescribed under the Kerala Minimum Wages Rules 1958 may be used with the previous approval of the ____________.
A:-Government
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Labour Secretary
D:-Labour Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-A provision against self incrimination is incorporated under _______ of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960. A:-Section 24
B:-Section 18
C:-Section 20
D:-Section 26
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-Maximum accumulation of earned leave by a Plantation worker is ____ days.
A:-Thirty
B:-Twenty Four
C:-Eighteen
D:-Thirty Six
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-The employer is bound of maintain a Muster Roll in _____ under the Kerala Minimum Wages Rules, 1958. A:-Form IV
B:-Form V
C:-Form VI
D:-Form VII
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-The Following category of Motor Transport worker is not entitled to get washing allowance for uniforms A:-Driver
B:-Station staff
C:-Conductor
D:-Line Checking staff
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-An employer of a shop or commercial establishment shall submit a notice of changes for amending Registration Certificate within _____ after the change has taken place.
A:-7 days
B:-5 days
C:-14 days
D:-10 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-In every Plantation the employer shall maintain a Register of Accidents in _____.
A:-Form 10
B:-Form 14
C:-Form 36
D:-Form 22
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-A register of wages in _____ shall maintained by every employer, under Kerala Minimum Wages Rules, 1958. A:-Form X
B:-Form IX
C:-Form XII
D:-Form XI
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-A 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
Question46:-A female employee of a shop who undergoes sterilisation operation shall be entitled to special causal leave with wages for a period not exceeding _________ days
A:-Seven
B:-Ten
C:-Six
D:-Fourteen
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-The maximum spread over for an adult motor transport worker is __________ in any day.
A:-Ten hours
B:-Twelve hours
C:-Ten and half hours
D:-Eight hours
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-A Muster Roll as required to be maintained 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
Question49:-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
Question50:-Annual leave with wages will be availed to shop employees after a service of ____ months.
A:-Six
B:-Twelve
C:-Eighteen
D:-Nine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-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
Question52:-Under the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Condition of Employment) Act, 1966 the spread over time may be increased by ____. A:-Inspector
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Appropriate Government
D:-Chief Inspector
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Who is the convener of Medical Advisory Board worker the Plantations Labour Act, 1951?
A:-Labour Commissioner
B:-Labour Secretary
C:-Chief Inspector of Plantations
D:-Health Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-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 20
C:-Section 22
D:-Section 30
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-Normally , the total number of hours of work in a shop including overtime, shall not exceed _______ hours in any day A:-Twelve
B:-Ten
C:-Nine
D:-Eleven
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-An adolescent has been defined under the child and Adolescent Labour Act, 1986 as a person between the ages of ____. A:-10-18
B:-14-18
C:-13-18
D:-11-18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-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
Question58:-Under the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 every employer shall issue appointment letter to his employees if his establishment is a ________ establishment.
A:-Big
B:-Small
C:-Medium
D:-Medium or Big
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Total number of members in the Medical Advisory Board under the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 is _____. A:-Twelve
B:-Sixteen
C:-Ten
D:-Eighteen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-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
Question61:-An industrial establishment in which less than one thousand persons are employed, wages shall be paid before the expiry of the ____ day.
A:-Seventh
B:-Third
C:-First
D:-Fifth
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-The non-official member of the Medical Board shall hold office for a period of _______ years
A:-Two
B:-Three
C:-One
D:-Four
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-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
Question64:-Which among the following is an approved type of hospital in Plantations?
A:-Garden Hospital
B:-Headquarters Hospital
C:-Rehabilitation Hospital
D:-Paliative Care Hospital
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-The appropriate Government may refrain from fixing minimum rates of wages in respect of any scheduled employment in which there are in the whole state less than _____ employees engaged in such employment.
A:-Five hundred
B:-Seven hundred and Fifty
C:-Two thousand
D:-Thousand
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-A license under Section 4 of the Beedi and Cigar Workers (Condition of Employment) Act, 1966 will be valid till ______________ of every year.
A:-31st December
B:-October 31
C:-31st March
D:-April 30
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-Every group hospital under the Plantations Labour Act, 1951 shall have a minimum of ________ beds. A:-Two hundred and fifty
B:-Two hundred
C:-Hundred and Fifty
D:-Hundred
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-When the Government intends to fix or revise minimum wage by publishing its proposals for information of persons likely to be affected, it shall consult ________ also.
A:-Labour Commissioner
B:-The Minimum Wages Advisory Board
C:-Minimum Wages Secretary
D:-Labour Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-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
Question70:-A certificate of Registration under the Motor Transport Workers Act shall remain in force upto ________ A:-30th November
B:-31st March
C:-31st December
D:-31st October
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-An appeal under sec 18 of Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 shall be performed by the employees within ____________ days from the date of delivery of termination order.
A:-Sixty
B:-Thirty
C:-Ninety
D:-Forty Five
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-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
Question73:-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
Question74:-Canteen facility shall be provided by the employer of every Plantations where in the total number of workers is __________ A:-Two hundred
B:-One hundred and fifty
C:-Hundred
D:-Three hundred
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The amount payable under Section 13A of the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 shall be paid to the employee on production of a certificate in ____.
A:-Form A1
B:-Form B IV
C:-Form C
D:-Form D 1
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-In the case of absence from duty the maximum wages that can be deducted as per the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 shall not exceed wages for ___ days
A:-Five
B:-Seven
C:-Eight
D:-Fourteen
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-The employer of the Plantations are liable to provide educational facilities 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
Question78:-A minimum wage claim application shall be presented within a period on _______ months.
A:-Three
B:-Nine
C:-Twelve
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-As per the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Act, 1960 maximum weight an adult employee in a shop can lift, carry or move any load is _________ Kgs.
A:-60
B:-70
C:-55
D:-75
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Every school to be provided by the employer of a Plantation shall be situated within a distance of __________ from the worker's quarters.
A:-Two miles
B:-Three miles
C:-Two Kilometers
D:-Three Kilometers
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-The Payment of Wages Act, 1936 applies to employed persons in respect of whose wages for the wage period shall not exceed ____.
A:-Rs. 24,000
B:-Rs. 15,000
C:-Rs. 21,000
D:-Rs. 18,000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-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:-Private Financial Institutions
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-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
D:-Twenty Two
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Every employer of a shop or establishment shall exhibit in his Establishment a notice in _____ specifying the day or days of the week on which the employees shall be given a holiday.
A:-Form E
B:-Form B1
C:-Form E1
D:-Form BC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-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
Question86:-Who is the Chief Executive Officer of Minimum Wages Advisory Board?
A:-Chairman
B:-Labour Commissioner
C:-Law Secretary
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The Register of Fine to be maintained by the pay master 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
Question88:-The prescribed format for certificate of age under he Child and Adolescent Labour (P & R) Act, 1986 is ____. A:-Form A
B:-Form B
C:-Form C
D:-Form D
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-The total period of sickness allowance on adult plantation worker will get is _________ days in a year. A:-Six
B:-Fourteen
C:-Ten
D:-Eighteen
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Who is empowered to grant permission to maintain forms other than those prescribed under the Kerala Shops and Commercial Establishment Rules, 1961?
A:-Labour Minister
B:-Labour Secretary
C:-Labour Commissioner
D:-Inspector
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The maximum number of sick leave that a Plantation worker can accumulate is ___ days.
A:-Twenty Four
B:-Twenty Six
C:-Thirty
D:-Twenty Two
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-A notice in ______________ 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:-Where an industrial establishment has no building, the register of wages shall be kept in the house of _______ A:-Pay Master
B:-Employer
C:-Supervisor
D:-Manager
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-The Amendment of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 by 2016 reduced the number of hazardous occupations and processes to ______.
A:-18
B:-3
C:-9
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-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
Question96:-The appropriate Government shall credit an amount of ____________ to the Child and Adolescent Labour Rehabilitation Funds for each child.
A:-Rs. 15,000
B:-Rs. 10,000
C:-Rs. 25,000
D:-Rs. 20,000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-As per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 the State Government can add any employment to the schedule of Employments after giving notification in the official gazette not less than ____ months notice.
A:-One
B:-Three
C:-Two
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Which among the following is not a hazardous process or occupation under the Child and Adolescent Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986?
A:-Coal Mines
B:-Inflammable substances
C:-Manganese Mines
D:-Plastic Units
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-As per the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 the total amount of deductions for payments to
Co-operatives society shall not exceed __________ percent.
A:-Fifty
B:-Sixty
C:-Seventy five
D:-Forty
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-What is the term of imprisonment for non payment of fair wages under Kerala Motor Transport Workers (Payment of Fair Wages) Act, 1971?
A:-Three month
B:-Six months
C:-Two months
D:-One year
Correct Answer:- Option-B