Minimum Wage Act

Question 1

The Minimum Wages Act was enacted in the year: a) 1947 b) 1948 c) 1950 d) 1952

Answer 1

b) 1948

Question 2

The Minimum Wages Act applies to: a) Only government employees b) Only factory workers c) Scheduled employments as defined by the Act d) All workers in India

Answer 2

c) Scheduled employments as defined by the Act

Question 3

Who is responsible for fixing minimum wages under the Act? a) Central Government only b) State Government only c) Both Central and State Governments d) Supreme Court

Answer 3

c) Both Central and State Governments

Question 4

The wages fixed under the Minimum Wages Act are revised: a) Every 1 year b) Every 2 years c) Every 5 years d) Every 10 years

Answer 4

c) Every 5 years

Question 5

Under the Act, the term “wages” does not include: a) House Rent Allowance b) Basic Salary c) Dearness Allowance d) Incentives

Answer 5

a) House Rent Allowance

Question 6

Minimum wages can be fixed for: a) Skilled workers only b) Unskilled workers only c) Both skilled and unskilled workers d) Only government employees

Answer 6

c) Both skilled and unskilled workers

Question 7

The penalty for non-payment of minimum wages includes: a) Fine up to ₹500 only b) Fine up to ₹10,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months c) No penalty d) Only a warning

Answer 7

b) Fine up to ₹10,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months

Question 8

What is the main objective of the Minimum Wages Act? a) Protect workers from exploitation b) Increase tax collection c) Encourage foreign investment d) Promote privatization

Answer 8

a) Protect workers from exploitation

Question 9

The Act applies to employment in: a) Agriculture b) Factories c) Construction d) All of the above

Answer 9

d) All of the above

Question 10

The “advisory board” under the Act is responsible for: a) Settling wage disputes b) Fixing and revising minimum wages c) Providing employment d) Tax collection

Answer 10

b) Fixing and revising minimum wages

Question 11

Which Schedule of the Act contains the list of employments covered? a) First Schedule b) Second Schedule c) Third Schedule d) Fourth Schedule

Answer 11

a) First Schedule

Question 12

Which section of the Act defines the term “wages”? a) Section 2(h) b) Section 3 c) Section 4 d) Section 5

Answer 12

a) Section 2(h)

Question 13

The cost of living allowance is linked to: a) Stock market prices b) Consumer Price Index c) Government tax rates d) Gold prices

Answer 13

b) Consumer Price Index

Question 14

Who can file a complaint regarding non-payment of minimum wages? a) The worker himself b) Legal representatives of the worker c) Trade Unions d) All of the above

Answer 14

d) All of the above

Question 15

Which section deals with overtime wages? a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16

Answer 15

b) Section 14

Question 16

The term “scheduled employment” refers to: a) Jobs listed under the First Schedule of the Act b) Jobs in the private sector c) Jobs only in the government sector d) Any type of employment

Answer 16

a) Jobs listed under the First Schedule of the Act

Question 17

The Act provides for the fixing of wages for: a) Time work only b) Piece work only c) Both time work and piece work d) Contract work only

Answer 17

c) Both time work and piece work

Question 18

Who has the final authority to fix minimum wages? a) President of India b) Supreme Court c) Appropriate Government (Central or State) d) Trade Unions

Answer 18

c) Appropriate Government (Central or State)

Question 19

If an employer pays less than the minimum wage, the worker can claim: a) Twice the amount of shortfall b) Three times the amount of shortfall c) No claim allowed d) Only a warning is issued

Answer 19

a) Twice the amount of shortfall

Question 20

Which of the following statements about the Minimum Wages Act is incorrect? a) Wages must be paid in cash b) The employer must revise wages every year c) The employer cannot pay less than the prescribed minimum wages d) There are penalties for non-compliance

Answer 20

b) The employer must revise wages every year

Question 21

Who conducts inspections under the Minimum Wages Act? a) Labour Inspectors b) Police Officers c) Income Tax Officers d) Company Auditors

Answer 21

a) Labour Inspectors

Question 22

Which body advises the government on minimum wage fixation? a) Labour Commission b) Minimum Wage Advisory Board c) Supreme Court d) Trade Unions

Answer 22

b) Minimum Wage Advisory Board

Question 23

The wages fixed by the government must be paid: a) Weekly b) Bi-monthly c) Before the 7th or 10th day of the wage period d) Anytime as decided by the employer

Answer 23

c) Before the 7th or 10th day of the wage period

Question 24

Which amendment made the payment of minimum wages compulsory instead of discretionary? a) 1950 Amendment b) 1960 Amendment c) 1970 Amendment d) 1980 Amendment

Answer 24

b) 1960 Amendment

Question 25

The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, extends to: a) Only rural areas b) Only urban areas c) Whole of India d) Only industrial areas

Answer 25

c) Whole of India

Question 26

The Competent Authority under the Act to hear and decide claims regarding wages is: a) Labour Court b) Wage Commissioner c) Authority appointed by the government d) District Collector

Answer 26

c) Authority appointed by the government

Question 27

The minimum wage rates fixed under the Act can include: a) Only basic wages b) Basic wages and dearness allowance c) Only incentives d) Only house rent allowance

Answer 27

b) Basic wages and dearness allowance

Question 28

Under Section 4, minimum wages may be fixed by: a) Time rate b) Piece rate c) Both (a) and (b) d) None of the above

Answer 28

c) Both (a) and (b)

Question 29

Under Section 3, the minimum rate of wages may be fixed: a) Only for time work b) Only for piece work c) For both time and piece work d) None of the above

Answer 29

c) For both time and piece work

Question 30

The procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages is provided under: a) Section 4 b) Section 5 c) Section 6 d) Section 7

Answer 30

b) Section 5

Question 31

Who is responsible for ensuring the payment of minimum wages? a) Employer b) Trade Unions c) State Government d) Central Government

Answer 31

a) Employer

Question 32

Which of the following is not a method of fixing minimum wages under the Act? a) Notification method b) Committee method c) Auction method d) None of the above

Answer 32

c) Auction method

Question 33

The minimum wages should be paid: a) In cash b) In kind c) In coupons d) In shares

Answer 33

a) In cash

Question 34

Under the Act, wages must be paid at least: a) Daily b) Weekly c) Monthly d) As decided by the employer

Answer 34

c) Monthly

Question 35

The responsibility for fixing and revising minimum wages lies with: a) District Magistrate b) Employer c) Appropriate Government d) Labour Unions

Answer 35

c) Appropriate Government

Question 36

Overtime wages are fixed under which section? a) Section 12 b) Section 13 c) Section 14 d) Section 15

Answer 36

c) Section 14

Question 37

Under the Act, the employer must maintain: a) Wage records b) Attendance records c) Muster rolls d) All of the above

Answer 37

d) All of the above

Question 38

The Act provides that minimum wages must be revised: a) Every 1 year b) Every 3 years c) Every 5 years d) Every 10 years

Answer 38

c) Every 5 years

Question 39

The term "appropriate government" under the Act refers to: a) Only the Central Government b) Only the State Government c) Either Central or State Government depending on the employment d) Only Local Bodies

Answer 39

c) Either Central or State Government depending on the employment

Question 40

If an employer fails to pay minimum wages, a worker can file a complaint within: a) 1 month b) 6 months c) 1 year d) 3 years

Answer 40

b) 6 months

Question 41

Who is responsible for conducting inspections under the Act? a) Labour Inspectors b) Police Officers c) District Magistrates d) Factory Owners

Answer 41

a) Labour Inspectors

Question 42

An employer is allowed to make deductions from wages for: a) Absence from duty b) Fines imposed under rules c) Recovery of advances d) All of the above

Answer 42

d) All of the above

Question 43

The employer must pay wages on time as per: a) Section 12 b) Section 13 c) Section 14 d) Section 15

Answer 43

a) Section 12

Question 44

The employment covered under the First Schedule of the Act is known as: a) Scheduled Employment b) Public Sector Employment c) Private Employment d) Industrial Employment

Answer 44

a) Scheduled Employment

Question 45

A worker is entitled to overtime wages if they work beyond: a) 8 hours a day b) 9 hours a day c) 10 hours a day d) 12 hours a day

Answer 45

b) 9 hours a day

Question 46

The minimum wages fixed under the Act should be: a) Equal for all states b) Based on the cost of living in different regions c) Decided by employers d) Fixed by the Parliament

Answer 46

b) Based on the cost of living in different regions

Question 47

The penalty for non-compliance with the Act can include: a) Fine up to ₹5000 only b) Imprisonment up to 6 months c) Both fine and imprisonment d) No penalty

Answer 47

c) Both fine and imprisonment

Question 48

The Minimum Wages Act aims to: a) Regulate wages in all industries b) Ensure fair wages for all workers c) Fix minimum wages in specific employments d) Eliminate private employment

Answer 48

c) Fix minimum wages in specific employments

Question 49

The Minimum Wages Act applies to: a) Every employee b) Only government employees c) Scheduled employment in public and private sectors d) Only industrial workers

Answer 49

c) Scheduled employment in public and private sectors

Question 50

The Act applies to employees earning: a) Below a specified limit b) Any amount c) Only contractual wages d) More than ₹10,000 per month

Answer 50

a) Below a specified limit

Question 51

Section 3 of the Act allows the appropriate government to: a) Fix and revise minimum wages b) Reduce wages c) Remove benefits for workers d) Restrict employment

Answer 51

a) Fix and revise minimum wages

Question 52

Which of the following is a component of minimum wages? a) House Rent Allowance b) Travel Allowance c) Basic Wages and Dearness Allowance d) Bonus

Answer 52

c) Basic Wages and Dearness Allowance

Question 53

The term "cost of living index number" is associated with: a) Housing prices b) Calculation of minimum wages c) Share market rates d) Bank interest rates

Answer 53

b) Calculation of minimum wages

Question 54

If an employer fails to comply with the Act, they can be punished under: a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23

Answer 54

c) Section 22

Question 55

The minimum wage rates must be reviewed at least once every: a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 5 years d) 10 years

Answer 55

c) 5 years

Question 56

Which schedule contains the list of industries where minimum wages are applicable? a) First Schedule b) Second Schedule c) Third Schedule d) Fourth Schedule

Answer 56

a) First Schedule

Question 57

Who can notify the revision of minimum wages? a) Employer b) Trade Union c) Appropriate Government d) Labour Court

Answer 57

c) Appropriate Government

Question 58

The Inspection Authority under the Act is appointed by: a) Employers b) Trade Unions c) Government d) Labour Court

Answer 58

c) Government

Question 59

Overtime wages must be paid at: a) Single rate b) One and a half times the normal rate c) Double the normal rate d) At the employer’s discretion

Answer 59

c) Double the normal rate

Question 60

Under the Act, "adult worker" refers to a person who has completed: a) 14 years of age b) 16 years of age c) 18 years of age d) 21 years of age

Answer 60

c) 18 years of age

Question 61

Who determines the cost of living index for minimum wages? a) Labour Bureau b) Trade Unions c) Employers’ Associations d) Local Bodies

Answer 61

a) Labour Bureau

Question 62

Which section provides for a Claims Authority to hear disputes regarding wages? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23

Answer 62

a) Section 20

Question 63

If a worker is underpaid, they can claim the balance within: a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 1 year d) 2 years

Answer 63

b) 6 months

Question 64

The employer must maintain wage registers for: a) 1 year b) 3 years c) 5 years d) 10 years

Answer 64

b) 3 years

Question 65

The State Advisory Board is constituted under: a) Section 7 b) Section 8 c) Section 9 d) Section 10

Answer 65

b) Section 8

Question 66

What is the primary objective of the Minimum Wages Act? a) To regulate working hours b) To ensure workers receive fair wages c) To eliminate trade unions d) To protect employer rights

Answer 66

b) To ensure workers receive fair wages

Question 67

The Act covers: a) Only skilled workers b) Only unskilled workers c) Both skilled and unskilled workers d) Only casual laborers

Answer 67

c) Both skilled and unskilled workers

Question 68

The wage period under the Act should not exceed: a) 7 days b) 15 days c) 1 month d) 2 months

Answer 68

c) 1 month

Question 69

The Central Advisory Board is constituted under: a) Section 7 b) Section 8 c) Section 9 d) Section 10

Answer 69

c) Section 9

Question 70

The appropriate government must ensure minimum wages are paid: a) Every 2 years b) Every 5 years c) Within the wage period specified d) At the employer’s discretion

Answer 70

c) Within the wage period specified

Question 71

The penalty for false records or refusal to produce records is given under: a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23

Answer 71

d) Section 23

Question 72

The wages of a worker who is absent from duty due to a strike: a) Must still be paid in full b) Must be deducted proportionately c) Must be paid only if the strike was legal d) Can be withheld entirely

Answer 72

b) Must be deducted proportionately

Question 73

The payment of minimum wages is ensured through: a) Inspections b) Penalties for non-compliance c) Worker complaints and claims d) All of the above

Answer 73

d) All of the above