Labour And Social Welfare - Study Mode

[#631] According to the Factories Act, 1948, night includes a period of atleast . . . . . . . . consecutive hours which shall includethe interval between 10 P.M. and 6 A.M.
Correct Answer

(B) twelve

[#632] What is the current maximum ceiling of wages for calculation of bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965?
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(C) Rs. 10,000

[#633] Which of the following statements are true/false? 1. Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oil-fields are item number 55 of the union list. 2. Article 20 of the Indian Constitution allows people to practice any profession, or to carry on any occupation, trade or business. 3. Industrial disputes concerning Union employees are item number 61 of the union list. 4. Article 11 of the Indian constitution deals with equality before law and prohibits any discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex or place of birth.
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(B) 1, 3 are true and 2, 4 are false

[#634] Which of the following statements are true/false? 1. Trusteeship theory is also known as paternalistic theory. 2. The Philanthropic theory is based on the fact that man is a religious being. 3. The Functional theory is also known as efficiency theory. 4. Efficiency theory assumes that big business houses have the social responsibility and moral obligations of providing good working conditions.
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(B) 1, 3 are true and 2, 4 are false

[#635] Which of the following is true for remuneration under the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976?
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(D) All of the above