Social Security (Unorganised) — Set 6

Correct Answer: B. Minimum Age Convention and Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention

The correct answer is Minimum Age Convention and Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention. The ILO's Minimum Age Convention, 1973 and Worst Forms of Child Labour Convention, 1999 are core conventions that protect children from exploitation and hazardous work. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Work extracted under threat or force without voluntary consent

The correct answer is Work extracted under threat or force without voluntary consent. Forced labor is defined by the ILO as all work or service exacted under threat of force, penalty, or coercion, and includes debt bondage and labor trafficking. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively

The correct answer is Workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively. ILO Conventions 87 and 98 establish workers' rights to form and join organizations, engage in collective bargaining, and take collective action to improve working conditions. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Comprehensive protection against income insecurity and health risks

The correct answer is Comprehensive protection against income insecurity and health risks. ILO defines social security as comprehensive protection through contributory and non-contributory schemes to ensure income security, health coverage, and family protection. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Self-employed but protected under recent labor codes

The correct answer is Self-employed but protected under recent labor codes. Self-employed but protected under recent labor codes. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Accident insurance, healthcare, and provident fund benefits

The correct answer is Accident insurance, healthcare, and provident fund benefits. Gig workers are provided with accident insurance, healthcare benefits, and eligibility for provident fund contributions under the Social Security Code, addressing their social security needs. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Provide old-age pension to unorganized workers

The correct answer is Provide old-age pension to unorganized workers. The PMSBY provides monthly pension to unorganized workers aged 18-40 on retirement at age 60, with government co-contributions ensuring their financial security in old age. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Rs 3000

The correct answer is Rs 3000. The PMSBY provides a fixed monthly pension of Rs 3000 at age 60 to unorganized workers who have contributed for a minimum period, offering minimum income security in retirement. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Maternity benefits for pregnant workers

The correct answer is Maternity benefits for pregnant workers. The Janani Suraksha Yojana provides financial assistance for safe delivery and institutional maternity services to pregnant workers, promoting maternal health and safe childbirths. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.

Correct Answer: B. Life insurance scheme for low-income workers

The correct answer is Life insurance scheme for low-income workers. The PMJJBY provides affordable life insurance coverage to low-income workers with a death benefit, ensuring financial security for dependents in case of worker's death. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.