equal remuneration act

Question 1

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 was enacted to ensure: a) Equal pay for equal work for men and women b) Higher wages for men c) Special allowances for women d) Wage deductions based on gender

Answer 1

a) Equal pay for equal work for men and women

Question 2

The Act applies to: a) Only government employees b) Only private sector employees c) All establishments, public and private d) Only factories

Answer 2

c) All establishments, public and private

Question 3

Under the Act, discrimination in which of the following areas is prohibited? a) Recruitment b) Promotion c) Transfers d) All of the above

Answer 3

d) All of the above

Question 4

The main objective of the Act is to prevent discrimination based on: a) Age b) Gender c) Caste d) Religion

Answer 4

b) Gender

Question 5

Which authority is responsible for implementing the Equal Remuneration Act? a) Labour Commissioner b) Human Rights Commission c) Women’s Welfare Board d) The Supreme Court

Answer 5

a) Labour Commissioner

Question 6

As per Section 4, the employer must pay: a) Equal wages to men and women performing same work b) Higher wages to men c) More wages to women d) Varying wages based on location

Answer 6

a) Equal wages to men and women performing same work

Question 7

What is the penalty for violating the provisions of the Act? a) ₹1,000 fine b) ₹10,000 fine or imprisonment up to 1 year c) ₹50,000 fine d) No penalty

Answer 7

b) ₹10,000 fine or imprisonment up to 1 year

Question 8

The Act does not allow gender-based discrimination in: a) Payment of wages b) Hiring and recruitment c) Working conditions d) All of the above

Answer 8

d) All of the above

Question 9

Section 5 of the Act prohibits discrimination in: a) Hiring process b) Working conditions c) Wage deductions d) Overtime calculation

Answer 9

a) Hiring process

Question 10

Employers are allowed to differentiate wages based on: a) Gender b) Seniority and experience c) Marital status d) Family background

Answer 10

b) Seniority and experience

Question 11

The Act was enacted in which year? a) 1956 b) 1976 c) 1986 d) 1996

Answer 11

b) 1976

Question 12

Under Section 6, a complaint against gender-based discrimination can be made to: a) Trade Unions b) The Labour Commissioner c) The District Court d) The Supreme Court

Answer 12

b) The Labour Commissioner

Question 13

The Act is applicable to: a) All employers and employees b) Only large companies c) Government offices only d) Factories only

Answer 13

a) All employers and employees

Question 14

Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act? a) Employers b) Labour Inspectors c) Employees d) Ministry of Finance

Answer 14

b) Labour Inspectors

Question 15

Section 7 of the Act deals with: a) Penalties for non-compliance b) Powers of inspectors c) Equal pay provisions d) Recruitment policies

Answer 15

b) Powers of inspectors

Question 16

Under the Act, an employer cannot: a) Hire men and women for different wages for the same work b) Promote employees based on performance c) Provide extra facilities to women d) Allow flexible working hours

Answer 16

a) Hire men and women for different wages for the same work

Question 17

Which of the following is not a feature of the Act? a) Equal pay for equal work b) No gender-based discrimination in employment c) Wage determination by government d) Applicability to all establishments

Answer 17

c) Wage determination by government

Question 18

As per Section 8, which court has jurisdiction for disputes under the Act? a) High Court b) Labour Court c) Supreme Court d) Civil Court

Answer 18

b) Labour Court

Question 19

The Act aims to eliminate: a) Child labour b) Gender discrimination in wages c) Trade union conflicts d) Contract labour issues

Answer 19

b) Gender discrimination in wages

Question 20

If an employer violates the Act, which of the following actions can be taken? a) They may be fined b) They may face imprisonment c) Both fine and imprisonment d) No action can be taken

Answer 20

c) Both fine and imprisonment

Question 21

Which of the following is not covered under the Act? a) Regular employees b) Casual labourers c) Contract workers d) Unpaid domestic workers

Answer 21

d) Unpaid domestic workers

Question 22

As per the Act, discrimination is prohibited in: a) Government jobs only b) Private sector only c) Both government and private sector d) Agricultural labourers only

Answer 22

c) Both government and private sector

Question 23

The term “same work or work of a similar nature” is defined under: a) Section 2(h) b) Section 3 c) Section 5 d) Section 8

Answer 23

a) Section 2(h)

Question 24

The Act is enforced by which government body? a) Ministry of Labour and Employment b) Ministry of Home Affairs c) Ministry of Finance d) Ministry of Women and Child Development

Answer 24

a) Ministry of Labour and Employment

Question 25

The Act states that an employer cannot reduce wages of men to: a) Match women's wages b) Increase company profits c) Avoid paying tax d) Match competitor salaries

Answer 25

a) Match women's wages

Question 26

The Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 extends to: a) Only urban areas b) Only government sectors c) The whole of India d) Only private companies

Answer 26

c) The whole of India

Question 27

The Act applies to which category of workers? a) Skilled workers only b) Unskilled workers only c) All workers, irrespective of skill level d) Only contract workers

Answer 27

c) All workers, irrespective of skill level

Question 28

The principle of "Equal Pay for Equal Work" was upheld by the Supreme Court in: a) 1950 b) 1965 c) 1987 d) 1976

Answer 28

d) 1976

Question 29

Under Section 4, if an employer violates the rule of equal pay: a) Employees can demand higher wages b) Employees can file a complaint c) Employer can be exempted under special conditions d) The government will set new wages

Answer 29

b) Employees can file a complaint

Question 30

The term "remuneration" under the Act includes: a) Basic wages b) Allowances c) Bonus and incentives d) All of the above

Answer 30

d) All of the above

Question 31

Who is empowered to hear and decide complaints under the Act? a) Labour Commissioner b) Trade Unions c) Labour Courts d) Supreme Court

Answer 31

c) Labour Courts

Question 32

If an employee is denied equal wages, they can approach: a) District Collector b) High Court c) Labour Tribunal d) Company HR

Answer 32

c) Labour Tribunal

Question 33

As per the Act, an employer must: a) Provide equal pay to men and women b) Pay higher wages to men in hazardous jobs c) Set wages based on gender d) Pay women less for maternity leave

Answer 33

a) Provide equal pay to men and women

Question 34

Can an employer be exempted from equal pay obligations? a) Yes, with government approval b) No, exemptions are not allowed c) Yes, in seasonal industries d) Yes, for apprentices

Answer 34

b) No, exemptions are not allowed

Question 35

The minimum fine for non-compliance under the Act is: a) ₹5,000 b) ₹10,000 c) ₹25,000 d) ₹50,000

Answer 35

b) ₹10,000

Question 36

Under Section 9, who has the power to inspect establishments for compliance? a) District Magistrate b) Labour Inspectors c) Company HR d) Women’s Commission

Answer 36

b) Labour Inspectors

Question 37

The Act prohibits discrimination in: a) Private sector only b) Government sector only c) Both private and government sector d) None of the above

Answer 37

c) Both private and government sector

Question 38

An employer can differentiate wages based on: a) Gender b) Skill and experience c) Marital status d) Family background

Answer 38

b) Skill and experience

Question 39

If an employer violates the Act, what is the maximum imprisonment period? a) 1 month b) 6 months c) 1 year d) 2 years

Answer 39

b) 6 months

Question 40

Who is responsible for framing rules under the Equal Remuneration Act? a) State Governments b) Central Government c) Labour Unions d) Supreme Court

Answer 40

b) Central Government

Question 41

Under Section 3, the Act applies to: a) Only factories b) Only shops and commercial establishments c) All types of employment d) Only companies with more than 100 employees

Answer 41

c) All types of employment

Question 42

If an employer fails to maintain records of wages as per the Act, they may be penalized under: a) Section 10 b) Section 11 c) Section 13 d) Section 15

Answer 42

c) Section 13

Question 43

Section 12 states that any agreement that reduces wages of any employee to comply with the Act is: a) Valid b) Invalid c) Subject to employer’s discretion d) Subject to court approval

Answer 43

b) Invalid

Question 44

The Act promotes gender equality by: a) Providing equal wages for equal work b) Reserving jobs for women c) Reducing working hours for women d) Increasing maternity leave

Answer 44

a) Providing equal wages for equal work

Question 45

The Act defines "same work or work of a similar nature" based on: a) Job title b) Duties and responsibilities c) Gender of the worker d) Employer’s discretion

Answer 45

b) Duties and responsibilities

Question 46

The Act is applicable to employees earning: a) Below ₹10,000 per month b) ₹10,000-₹50,000 per month c) ₹50,000 and above per month d) All employees, irrespective of wages

Answer 46

d) All employees, irrespective of wages

Question 47

Can a female employee be refused employment due to her gender under the Act? a) Yes, if the work is hazardous b) Yes, if the employer prefers male workers c) No, unless prohibited by other laws d) Yes, for jobs requiring physical strength

Answer 47

c) No, unless prohibited by other laws

Question 48

The Act prohibits employers from: a) Offering training to women b) Setting different retirement ages for men and women c) Discriminating in wage payments d) Allowing female employees to work night shifts

Answer 48

c) Discriminating in wage payments

Question 49

If a female employee is paid less than a male employee for the same work, she can: a) Resign from the job b) Accept the lower pay c) File a complaint under the Equal Remuneration Act d) Demand a transfer

Answer 49

c) File a complaint under the Equal Remuneration Act

Question 50

The Act aligns with which of the following international conventions? a) ILO Convention on Equal Remuneration b) UN Charter c) GATT Agreement d) WHO Labour Standards

Answer 50

a) ILO Convention on Equal Remuneration