Social Security (Unorganised) — Set 5

Correct Answer: A. No maximum

The correct answer is No maximum. The Payment of Bonus Act does not prescribe a maximum limit for bonus, allowing employers to pay bonus exceeding the statutory minimum if they wish to reward employees for exceptional performance. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Managers and senior officers above specified wage limit

The correct answer is Managers and senior officers above specified wage limit. The Payment of Bonus Act excludes certain categories including managers and employees earning above the wage ceiling from bonus eligibility, though the threshold has been revised periodically. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Work involving risk of injury or disease

The correct answer is Work involving risk of injury or disease. Hazardous work refers to activities that involve significant risk of causing injury, disease, or death to workers, requiring special safety measures and protective equipment. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Provide safe working conditions and equipment

The correct answer is Provide safe working conditions and equipment. Employers have a statutory responsibility to provide safe working conditions, maintain safe equipment, conduct safety training, and take proactive measures to prevent occupational hazards. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Monitor workplace hazards and recommend safety measures

The correct answer is Monitor workplace hazards and recommend safety measures. Occupational health and safety committees identify hazards, review accident reports, recommend preventive measures, and ensure compliance with safety regulations in the workplace. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Consolidates labor codes related to safety

The correct answer is Consolidates labor codes related to safety. The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 consolidates various labor laws and provides comprehensive framework for ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for all workers. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and judicial adjudication

The correct answer is Conciliation, mediation, arbitration, and judicial adjudication. The Industrial Disputes Act provides multiple dispute resolution mechanisms including conciliation before Labor Officer, mediation, arbitration, and reference to Labor Courts and Industrial Tribunals. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Facilitate negotiation between parties

The correct answer is Facilitate negotiation between parties. A conciliator acts as a neutral party to facilitate negotiation between employers and workers, help them reach a mutually acceptable resolution, and prevent escalation of disputes. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Any matter referred by both parties

The correct answer is Any matter referred by both parties. Arbitration in labor disputes covers any matter that is referred by both the employer and workers with mutual consent, and an arbitrator's award is binding on both parties. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Formulate international labor standards and provide technical assistance

The correct answer is Formulate international labor standards and provide technical assistance. The International Labour Organization (ILO) formulates international labor standards, provides technical cooperation, conducts research, and helps countries develop comprehensive labor policies. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.