Maternity, Gratuity & Wages Acts — Set 3
Labour Laws · प्रसूति, ग्रेच्युटी और मजदूरी अधिनियम · Questions 21–30 of 160
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 was enacted to ensure which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Fair remuneration for workers
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 was enacted to provide fair and adequate wages to workers in scheduled employments, protecting them from wage exploitation and ensuring a basic standard of living.
Which committee was responsible for recommending minimum wage structures in India?
Correct Answer: C. Rege Committee
The Rege Committee recommended scientific approaches to minimum wage determination in India. The committee emphasized the need for linking minimum wages to subsistence levels and consumer price indices.
Under the Minimum Wages Act, wage is fixed by which authority?
Correct Answer: C. State Government
Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the State Government is responsible for fixing and revising minimum wages for different scheduled employments within its jurisdiction.
What is the frequency of wage revision under the Minimum Wages Act?
Correct Answer: C. Every 5 years
Under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, wages are generally revised every five years or earlier if there is a significant change in economic conditions or cost of living index.
Which of the following is NOT a component of minimum wage?
Correct Answer: C. Bonus
While basic wage, dearness allowance, and house rent allowance are components of minimum wage, bonus is typically not included in the minimum wage structure as it is a separate incentive.
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 was enacted to ensure which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. Fair remuneration for workers
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 was enacted to provide fair and adequate wages to workers in scheduled employments, protecting them from wage exploitation and ensuring a basic standard of living.
Which committee was responsible for recommending minimum wage structures in India?
Correct Answer: C. Rege Committee
The Rege Committee recommended scientific approaches to minimum wage determination in India. The committee emphasized the need for linking minimum wages to subsistence levels and consumer price indices.
Under the Factories Act, 1948, the maximum working hours per week for an adult worker is?
Correct Answer: B. 48 hours
The Factories Act, 1948 stipulates that the maximum working hours for an adult worker should not exceed 48 hours per week, which is the legal standard for worker protection.
What is the maximum daily working hours under the Factories Act?
Correct Answer: B. 9 hours
According to the Factories Act, 1948, the maximum working hours per day should not exceed 9 hours, excluding rest periods and meal breaks.
Which Act regulates working hours and rest periods in India?
Correct Answer: B. Factories Act
The Factories Act, 1948 is the primary legislation that regulates working hours, rest periods, and overall working conditions in factories and manufacturing units.