Contract Labour Act

Question 1

Under which section of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, is the definition of contract labour provided? a) Section 2(b) b) Section 2(c) c) Section 2(e) d) Section 2(g)

Answer 1

b) Section 2(c)

Question 2

The Act applies to establishments in which at least how many workers are employed as contract labour? a) 10 b) 20 c) 30 d) 50

Answer 2

b) 20

Question 3

Who is responsible for registering establishments employing contract labour under the Act? a) Principal Employer b) Contractor c) Labour Commissioner d) Government

Answer 3

a) Principal Employer

Question 4

Under which section is it mandatory for the principal employer to register the establishment? a) Section 5 b) Section 7 c) Section 9 d) Section 11

Answer 4

b) Section 7

Question 5

Which authority grants licenses to contractors under the Act? a) Labour Court b) Appropriate Government c) Licensing Officer d) Principal Employer

Answer 5

c) Licensing Officer

Question 6

The license issued to a contractor is valid for how long unless specified otherwise? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 years

Answer 6

b) 1 year

Question 7

Under which section can the licensing officer suspend or revoke a contractor’s license? a) Section 12 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16

Answer 7

b) Section 14

Question 8

What is the minimum number of contract labourers required in an establishment for the welfare provisions (canteen, restrooms, etc.) to apply? a) 50 b) 100 c) 150 d) 200

Answer 8

b) 100

Question 9

Under which section are canteens mandated for contract labour where 100 or more workers are employed? a) Section 16 b) Section 17 c) Section 18 d) Section 19

Answer 9

a) Section 16

Question 10

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring payment of wages to contract labour? a) Contractor b) Principal Employer c) Government d) Trade Union

Answer 10

b) Principal Employer

Question 11

Under which section must the principal employer ensure wage payment in case of contractor failure? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 22

Answer 11

c) Section 21

Question 12

Which section empowers the government to prohibit the employment of contract labour in certain establishments? a) Section 10 b) Section 15 c) Section 22 d) Section 25

Answer 12

a) Section 10

Question 13

Who has the power to abolish contract labour in any establishment after considering necessary factors? a) Principal Employer b) State Government c) Appropriate Government d) Labour Commissioner

Answer 13

c) Appropriate Government

Question 14

If a contractor fails to provide amenities such as restrooms, who is responsible for providing them? a) Principal Employer b) Contract Labour c) Labour Commissioner d) Trade Union

Answer 14

a) Principal Employer

Question 15

Under which section can a contractor be punished for violating licensing conditions? a) Section 22 b) Section 23 c) Section 24 d) Section 25

Answer 15

b) Section 23

Question 16

What is the primary objective of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970? a) To regularize contract labour b) To abolish contract labour in all industries c) To regulate and, where necessary, abolish contract labour d) To protect the interests of principal employers

Answer 16

c) To regulate and, where necessary, abolish contract labour

Question 17

Under which section is a contractor required to provide restrooms for contract labour? a) Section 15 b) Section 16 c) Section 17 d) Section 18

Answer 17

c) Section 17

Question 18

The term “Appropriate Government” under the Act refers to which authority in case of central government undertakings? a) State Government b) Central Government c) Labour Court d) Supreme Court

Answer 18

b) Central Government

Question 19

What is the penalty for violating provisions of the Act under Section 25? a) Fine up to ₹5000 b) Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹1000, or both c) Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹500, or both d) Fine up to ₹10,000

Answer 19

b) Imprisonment up to 3 months, or fine up to ₹1000, or both

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the principal employer under the Act? a) Ensuring the payment of wages b) Providing employment benefits to contract labour c) Providing canteen and restrooms if required d) Maintaining registers and records

Answer 20

b) Providing employment benefits to contract labour

Question 21

Under which section must contractors maintain registers and records of contract labour? a) Section 26 b) Section 27 c) Section 28 d) Section 29

Answer 21

d) Section 29

Question 22

The Act does not apply to establishments where the work is of what nature? a) Seasonal and intermittent b) Government projects c) Large-scale industries d) Private businesses

Answer 22

a) Seasonal and intermittent

Question 23

Under which section must contractors pay wages before a specified date? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 22

Answer 23

c) Section 21

Question 24

Who is responsible for the registration of establishments employing contract labour? a) Contractor b) Principal Employer c) Licensing Officer d) Labour Commissioner

Answer 24

b) Principal Employer

Question 25

Under which section can the appropriate government appoint an Inspecting Staff to enforce the Act? a) Section 25 b) Section 26 c) Section 27 d) Section 28

Answer 25

d) Section 28

Question 26

The Contract Labour Advisory Board is established under which section? a) Section 3 b) Section 4 c) Section 5 d) Section 6

Answer 26

b) Section 4

Question 27

If a contractor employs 50 or more workers, which facility must be provided under Section 18? a) Canteen b) Drinking water c) Medical facilities d) First aid

Answer 27

d) First aid

Question 28

Under the Act, if contract labour is abolished, who decides the status of contract workers? a) Principal Employer b) Labour Court c) High Court d) Supreme Court

Answer 28

b) Labour Court

Question 29

Under which section must the principal employer maintain registers and records regarding contract labour? a) Section 29 b) Section 30 c) Section 31 d) Section 32

Answer 29

a) Section 29

Question 30

What happens if an establishment fails to comply with the Act? a) Only the contractor is punished b) The establishment may face penalties under Section 25 c) No penalties, only warnings are issued d) The workers are transferred to another employer

Answer 30

b) The establishment may face penalties under Section 25

Question 31

Which of the following cannot be a reason for the government to prohibit contract labour under Section 10? a) Work is of a perennial nature b) Work is incidental to the industry c) Work requires specialized skills d) Work is of temporary duration

Answer 31

c) Work requires specialized skills

Question 32

Under which section can an aggrieved party appeal against the licensing officer’s decision? a) Section 14 b) Section 15 c) Section 16 d) Section 17

Answer 32

b) Section 15

Question 33

Who has the power to make rules for implementing the Act? a) Parliament b) Appropriate Government c) Labour Court d) Principal Employer

Answer 33

b) Appropriate Government

Question 34

Which section of the Act gives power to the government to frame rules? a) Section 32 b) Section 33 c) Section 34 d) Section 35

Answer 34

d) Section 35

Question 35

The licensing officer can refuse to grant a license to a contractor if: a) The contractor fails to deposit the required security b) The contractor has prior experience c) The contractor provides welfare facilities d) The contractor has the approval of the principal employer

Answer 35

a) The contractor fails to deposit the required security

Question 36

Under which section can a contractor apply for a license? a) Section 10 b) Section 11 c) Section 12 d) Section 13

Answer 36

c) Section 12

Question 37

Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Inspecting Staff appointed under the Act? a) Examining records and registers b) Conducting surprise inspections c) Filing criminal charges against contractors d) Investigating worker complaints

Answer 37

c) Filing criminal charges against contractors

Question 38

What is the validity period of a registration certificate for principal employers? a) 1 year b) 2 years c) 3 years d) Until revoked or modified

Answer 38

d) Until revoked or modified

Question 39

If a contractor's license is revoked, what action must be taken? a) The contractor can continue work for 30 days b) The contract workers must be immediately dismissed c) The principal employer must take responsibility d) The contractor can reapply for a license immediately

Answer 39

c) The principal employer must take responsibility

Question 40

Under which section can a principal employer be penalized for failing to register an establishment? a) Section 7 b) Section 8 c) Section 9 d) Section 10

Answer 40

b) Section 8

Question 41

Which section provides that contractors must provide drinking water for contract labour? a) Section 15 b) Section 16 c) Section 17 d) Section 18

Answer 41

d) Section 18

Question 42

If a contractor fails to pay wages on time, the responsibility shifts to: a) Labour Court b) Trade Union c) Principal Employer d) Government

Answer 42

c) Principal Employer

Question 43

Under which section must a contractor obtain a separate license for each establishment? a) Section 11 b) Section 12 c) Section 13 d) Section 14

Answer 43

c) Section 13

Question 44

What happens if an establishment does not register but employs contract labour? a) It cannot legally employ contract labour b) It can continue operations without penalties c) It must apply for registration within 6 months d) The contractor must obtain registration on their behalf

Answer 44

a) It cannot legally employ contract labour

Question 45

Which of the following is not covered under the Act? a) Construction industry b) Government hospitals c) Household domestic workers d) Private sector manufacturing units

Answer 45

c) Household domestic workers

Question 46

The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 applies to establishments and contractors employing a minimum of how many workers? a) 10 b) 15 c) 20 d) 25

Answer 46

c) 20

Question 47

Under which section can the appropriate government make rules regarding wages, conditions of service, and health facilities? a) Section 32 b) Section 33 c) Section 34 d) Section 35

Answer 47

a) Section 32

Question 48

Who is responsible for the welfare and health provisions of contract labour if the contractor fails to do so? a) Trade Union b) State Government c) Principal Employer d) Labour Court

Answer 48

c) Principal Employer

Question 49

Under which section can a contractor appeal if their license is suspended or revoked? a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16

Answer 49

c) Section 15

Question 50

The principal employer is required to maintain registers regarding contract labour under which section? a) Section 28 b) Section 29 c) Section 30 d) Section 31

Answer 50

b) Section 29

Question 51

Which section states that no contractor shall employ contract labour without obtaining a license? a) Section 10 b) Section 11 c) Section 12 d) Section 13

Answer 51

c) Section 12

Question 52

If a contractor employs 20 or more workers, what facility must be provided under Section 17? a) Canteen b) Restrooms c) First-aid d) Drinking water

Answer 52

b) Restrooms

Question 53

Under which section must every contractor maintain wage registers? a) Section 27 b) Section 28 c) Section 29 d) Section 30

Answer 53

c) Section 29

Question 54

Who is responsible for ensuring that contract workers receive minimum wages? a) The contractor b) The trade union c) The principal employer d) The labour commissioner

Answer 54

c) The principal employer

Question 55

Which authority has the final decision regarding the abolition of contract labour in any establishment? a) Principal Employer b) Labour Court c) Appropriate Government d) Supreme Court

Answer 55

c) Appropriate Government

Question 56

If the government prohibits contract labour under Section 10, what happens to the workers? a) They are absorbed as permanent employees b) They are laid off without compensation c) They can continue working as contract labour d) They are given priority for other jobs

Answer 56

a) They are absorbed as permanent employees

Question 57

The primary objective of the Contract Labour Act is to: a) Promote contract labour in industries b) Protect contract workers' rights and welfare c) Increase employment in the private sector d) Prevent trade unions from interfering with contracts

Answer 57

b) Protect contract workers' rights and welfare

Question 58

Which of the following is not an essential welfare facility under the Act? a) First aid b) Drinking water c) Health insurance d) Restrooms

Answer 58

c) Health insurance

Question 59

Under which section must the principal employer ensure wage payment if the contractor fails? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23

Answer 59

b) Section 21

Question 60

The penalty for obstructing an inspector under the Act is given under which section? a) Section 21 b) Section 22 c) Section 23 d) Section 24

Answer 60

d) Section 24

Question 61

A contractor’s license is valid for how long unless renewed? a) 6 months b) 1 year c) 2 years d) 3 years

Answer 61

b) 1 year

Question 62

Under which section must the contractor ensure timely wage payments to contract labour? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 22

Answer 62

c) Section 21

Question 63

If an establishment is found guilty of violating provisions under the Act, what maximum punishment can be imposed under Section 25? a) ₹1,000 fine b) ₹5,000 fine c) 3 months imprisonment or ₹1,000 fine, or both d) 6 months imprisonment

Answer 63

c) 3 months imprisonment or ₹1,000 fine, or both

Question 64

The Contract Labour Advisory Board advises the government on matters related to: a) Registration and licensing b) Wage payment regulations c) Prohibition and regulation of contract labour d) Worker insurance policies

Answer 64

c) Prohibition and regulation of contract labour

Question 65

Under which section can the government inspect records maintained by contractors? a) Section 25 b) Section 26 c) Section 27 d) Section 28

Answer 65

b) Section 26