ESI Act & ESIC — Set 1
Labour Laws · ESI अधिनियम और ESIC · Questions 1–10 of 140
The Employees Provident Fund Act was enacted in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1952
The correct answer is 1952. The Employees Provident Fund Act, 1952 established the Employees Provident Fund, a retirement and social security scheme for workers in organized sectors. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What is the contribution rate for Employees Provident Fund by employer and employee combined?
Correct Answer: C. 24%
The correct answer is 24%. The total contribution to the Employees Provident Fund is 24% of basic wages, with employer and employee each contributing 12%, subject to wage ceiling limits. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
The ESI Act was enacted in which year?
Correct Answer: B. 1948
The Employees' State Insurance Act was enacted in 1948. It was one of the first social security legislations in independent India. The Act came into force on 24 February 1952 in Delhi and Kanpur. It provides social protection to factory workers and employees in the organised sector.
The ESI scheme currently applies to factories and establishments employing how many or more workers?
Correct Answer: B. 10
The ESI scheme applies to factories employing 10 or more persons and to certain other establishments as notified by the government. The wage ceiling for coverage is periodically revised. Workers earning up to Rs.21,000 per month are covered. The scheme has been extended to establishments with less than 10 workers in certain states.
The current employer contribution rate under ESI is:
Correct Answer: A. 3.25%
The employer's contribution to the ESI scheme is 3.25% of the wages paid to covered employees. The employee contribution is 0.75% of wages. These rates were revised in June 2019 to reduce the burden on employers and increase take-home pay of workers. The contributions are remitted to the ESIC within 15 days of the close of the calendar month.
Which benefit under ESI provides coverage for work-related injuries?
Correct Answer: B. Disablement benefit
The Disablement benefit under ESI provides coverage for employment injuries sustained during the course of employment. It includes temporary disablement benefit (TDB) paid at 90% of daily wages for the period of disablement, and permanent disablement benefit (PDB) paid based on the degree of disablement. This benefit protects workers who get injured at work.
The ESIC was established under which section of the ESI Act?
Correct Answer: A. Section 3
The Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) was established under Section 3 of the ESI Act, 1948. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. The Corporation administers the ESI scheme throughout India. It manages ESI hospitals, dispensaries, and other facilities for insured workers.
Under ESI, which benefit is paid to the family of a deceased insured worker?
Correct Answer: C. Dependants' benefit
The Dependants' benefit under ESI is paid to the dependants of an insured worker who dies as a result of an employment injury or occupational disease. It is paid at 90% of the worker's wages. The benefit is distributed among the widow, children, and other dependants as specified in the Act. This provides financial security to the deceased worker's family.
Under the ESI Act, maternity benefit is paid for how many weeks?
Correct Answer: C. 26 weeks
Under the ESI Act, as amended in accordance with the Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017, insured women are entitled to maternity benefit for 26 weeks for the first two childbirths. The benefit is paid at the full wage rate. This was increased from 12 weeks to align with the Maternity Benefit Act. Medical bonus is also available under the ESI scheme.
The ESI Act applies to which category of employees?
Correct Answer: C. Employees earning up to wage ceiling in notified areas
The ESI Act applies to employees earning up to the prescribed wage ceiling (currently Rs.21,000 per month) who are employed in factories and notified establishments. The Act covers employees in the organised sector including manufacturing, service industry, shops, hotels, restaurants, and road motor transport. Seasonal workers are also covered if they work for defined periods.