Trade Unions Act

Question 1

What is the primary objective of The Trade Unions Act, 1926? a) To regulate trade and commerce b) To provide legal recognition to trade unions c) To prohibit strikes and lockouts d) To regulate employer-employee relationships

Answer 1

b) To provide legal recognition to trade unions

Question 2

Under which section is the term “Trade Union” defined? a) Section 2(h) b) Section 3 c) Section 4 d) Section 5

Answer 2

a) Section 2(h)

Question 3

What is the minimum number of members required to form a trade union? a) 5 b) 7 c) 10 d) 20

Answer 3

b) 7

Question 4

Under which section can a Trade Union be registered? a) Section 3 b) Section 4 c) Section 5 d) Section 6

Answer 4

b) Section 4

Question 5

Who is responsible for the registration of Trade Unions? a) Labour Commissioner b) Registrar of Trade Unions c) Ministry of Labour d) Industrial Tribunal

Answer 5

b) Registrar of Trade Unions

Question 6

What is the minimum age to be a member of a registered Trade Union? a) 12 years b) 14 years c) 15 years d) 18 years

Answer 6

c) 15 years

Question 7

Under which section are the rights and liabilities of registered trade unions covered? a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16

Answer 7

a) Section 13

Question 8

What is the minimum percentage of worker representation required for a Trade Union to apply for registration? a) 10% or 100 workers, whichever is less b) 5% or 50 workers, whichever is more c) 7% or 75 workers d) No minimum requirement

Answer 8

a) 10% or 100 workers, whichever is less

Question 9

What document must a trade union submit to get registered? a) Memorandum of Association b) Articles of Incorporation c) Constitution of the Union d) Rules and Objectives of the Union

Answer 9

d) Rules and Objectives of the Union

Question 10

Which section grants immunity to Trade Unions from civil suits for acts done in furtherance of trade disputes? a) Section 17 b) Section 18 c) Section 19 d) Section 20

Answer 10

b) Section 18

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a valid ground for refusal of Trade Union registration? a) Name identical to an existing trade union b) Not following proper registration procedure c) Engaging in unlawful activities d) Being politically affiliated

Answer 11

d) Being politically affiliated

Question 12

Under which section can a Trade Union be dissolved? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23

Answer 12

c) Section 22

Question 13

How many executive members of a trade union must be engaged in the same industry or occupation? a) 25% b) 50% c) 67% d) 75%

Answer 13

c) 67%

Question 14

Under which section can a Trade Union be de-registered? a) Section 8 b) Section 9 c) Section 10 d) Section 11

Answer 14

c) Section 10

Question 15

What is the validity period of a Trade Union registration? a) 1 year b) 3 years c) 5 years d) Permanent unless canceled

Answer 15

d) Permanent unless canceled

Question 16

Under which section are the objectives on which trade union funds can be spent defined? a) Section 14 b) Section 15 c) Section 16 d) Section 17

Answer 16

b) Section 15

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Trade Union? a) Collective bargaining b) Political agitation c) Welfare of workers d) Legal assistance to workers

Answer 17

b) Political agitation

Question 18

Which of the following is not a right of a Trade Union? a) Right to collective bargaining b) Right to call a strike c) Right to enter into contracts d) Right to enforce illegal activities

Answer 18

d) Right to enforce illegal activities

Question 19

Under which section are political funds of a Trade Union defined? a) Section 14 b) Section 15 c) Section 16 d) Section 17

Answer 19

c) Section 16

Question 20

What is the penalty for submitting false information during the registration of a Trade Union? a) ₹500 fine b) ₹1000 fine c) ₹2000 fine d) ₹5000 fine

Answer 20

b) ₹1000 fine

Question 21

What is the minimum age to be an office bearer of a Trade Union? a) 15 years b) 18 years c) 21 years d) 25 years

Answer 21

b) 18 years

Question 22

Under which section can a Trade Union’s accounts be audited? a) Section 23 b) Section 24 c) Section 25 d) Section 26

Answer 22

b) Section 24

Question 23

Which authority has the power to cancel the registration of a Trade Union? a) Registrar of Trade Unions b) Labour Commissioner c) Industrial Tribunal d) High Court

Answer 23

a) Registrar of Trade Unions

Question 24

What is the penalty for unlawful expenditure of Trade Union funds? a) ₹100 fine b) ₹500 fine c) ₹1000 fine or imprisonment d) ₹5000 fine or imprisonment

Answer 24

c) ₹1000 fine or imprisonment

Question 25

Which schedule of the Trade Unions Act specifies the matters to be provided in the rules of a trade union? a) First Schedule b) Second Schedule c) Third Schedule d) Fourth Schedule

Answer 25

a) First Schedule

Question 26

Under which section is the power to make rules for Trade Unions given to the appropriate government? a) Section 27 b) Section 28 c) Section 29 d) Section 30

Answer 26

c) Section 29

Question 27

Which section specifies that a Trade Union must maintain an up-to-date list of its members? a) Section 19 b) Section 20 c) Section 21 d) Section 28

Answer 27

d) Section 28

Question 28

The Trade Unions Act applies to: a) Only industrial workers b) Only government employees c) All workers except government employees d) All workers including government employees

Answer 28

c) All workers except government employees

Question 29

What is the registration fee for a Trade Union as per the Act? a) ₹5 b) ₹10 c) ₹25 d) ₹50

Answer 29

b) ₹10

Question 30

Under which section is a Trade Union prohibited from spending funds on certain objects? a) Section 14 b) Section 15 c) Section 16 d) Section 17

Answer 30

b) Section 15

Question 31

Which government authority has jurisdiction over Trade Unions? a) State Labour Department b) Ministry of Corporate Affairs c) Ministry of Commerce d) Ministry of Defence

Answer 31

a) State Labour Department

Question 32

Which of the following is not an essential requirement for Trade Union registration? a) A unique name b) At least 7 members c) Employer’s consent d) A constitution with rules

Answer 32

c) Employer’s consent

Question 33

Under which section does a Trade Union get immunity from criminal conspiracy in trade disputes? a) Section 17 b) Section 18 c) Section 19 d) Section 20

Answer 33

b) Section 18

Question 34

The Registrar of Trade Unions has the power to: a) Cancel registration b) Supervise strikes c) Appoint trade union leaders d) Approve employment contracts

Answer 34

a) Cancel registration

Question 35

What is the maximum number of outsiders allowed in the executive body of a Trade Union? a) 10% b) 25% c) 50% d) No restriction

Answer 35

b) 25%

Question 36

Which of the following cannot be included in the general fund of a Trade Union? a) Salaries of union staff b) Legal assistance for workers c) Political expenses d) Expenses for trade disputes

Answer 36

c) Political expenses

Question 37

Which section of The Trade Unions Act prohibits office bearers from engaging in certain activities? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23

Answer 37

b) Section 21

Question 38

Under which section must a Trade Union submit annual returns to the Registrar? a) Section 27 b) Section 28 c) Section 29 d) Section 30

Answer 38

b) Section 28

Question 39

What is the minimum percentage of workers required for a trade union to be recognized by an employer? a) 10% b) 20% c) 30% d) 50%

Answer 39

c) 30%

Question 40

A Trade Union cannot be dissolved unless: a) 50% of members resign b) A resolution is passed by at least ⅔ of members c) The government orders its dissolution d) A strike continues for more than 3 months

Answer 40

b) A resolution is passed by at least ⅔ of members

Question 41

Which of the following is a valid reason for Trade Union de-registration? a) Failure to hold elections b) Merger with another Trade Union c) Engaging in illegal activities d) Membership dropping below 500

Answer 41

c) Engaging in illegal activities

Question 42

Which of the following is not a power of the Registrar of Trade Unions? a) Inspecting union records b) Approving strikes c) Canceling registration d) Ordering audits of union funds

Answer 42

b) Approving strikes

Question 43

Which of the following cannot be challenged in a court of law? a) Registrar’s decision on registration b) Trade Union’s internal elections c) A strike declared by a registered union d) Membership eligibility rules

Answer 43

b) Trade Union’s internal elections

Question 44

What is the penalty for a registered Trade Union failing to submit annual returns? a) ₹500 fine b) ₹1000 fine c) ₹2000 fine d) ₹5000 fine

Answer 44

b) ₹1000 fine

Question 45

Under which section must a Trade Union keep an audited financial statement? a) Section 24 b) Section 25 c) Section 26 d) Section 27

Answer 45

b) Section 25

Question 46

Who has the final authority on Trade Union disputes regarding registration? a) Industrial Tribunal b) Labour Court c) Registrar of Trade Unions d) Supreme Court

Answer 46

c) Registrar of Trade Unions

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT covered under The Trade Unions Act, 1926? a) Rights of workers to form unions b) Regulation of union funds c) Procedure for collective bargaining d) Registration of trade unions

Answer 47

c) Procedure for collective bargaining

Question 48

Can a registered Trade Union be sued for breach of contract? a) Yes, in all cases b) No, never c) Yes, if the contract is illegal d) Yes, if it involves non-trade disputes

Answer 48

d) Yes, if it involves non-trade disputes

Question 49

What is the main benefit of Trade Union registration? a) Immunity from civil suits b) Exemption from taxes c) Right to call strikes d) Government funding

Answer 49

a) Immunity from civil suits

Question 50

What is the primary function of a Trade Union? a) Promote government policies b) Settle disputes between unions c) Represent workers in disputes d) Supervise company management

Answer 50

c) Represent workers in disputes

Question 51

The Trade Unions Act, 1926 came into force on: a) 1st June 1927 b) 1st March 1927 c) 1st May 1926 d) 1st April 1927

Answer 51

b) 1st March 1927

Question 52

Which body is responsible for maintaining a register of Trade Unions? a) Industrial Tribunal b) Registrar of Trade Unions c) Labour Court d) Ministry of Labour

Answer 52

b) Registrar of Trade Unions

Question 53

A Trade Union’s registration certificate can be canceled if: a) It fails to meet membership criteria b) It does not participate in strikes c) It refuses to accept employer policies d) It stops collecting membership fees

Answer 53

a) It fails to meet membership criteria

Question 54

Which of the following is NOT a valid reason to refuse registration of a Trade Union? a) It has less than 7 members b) Its name is already used by another union c) It supports political movements d) It fails to submit proper documents

Answer 54

c) It supports political movements

Question 55

Which of the following is NOT a right of a registered Trade Union? a) Right to enter into agreements b) Right to be immune from civil suits c) Right to use violence in disputes d) Right to collect membership fees

Answer 55

c) Right to use violence in disputes

Question 56

What is the penalty for furnishing false information in Trade Union records? a) ₹1000 fine or 6 months imprisonment b) ₹500 fine c) ₹5000 fine d) ₹200 fine

Answer 56

a) ₹1000 fine or 6 months imprisonment

Question 57

Under which section is the definition of an "office bearer" provided? a) Section 2(e) b) Section 2(h) c) Section 4 d) Section 5

Answer 57

a) Section 2(e)

Question 58

A registered Trade Union is legally allowed to: a) Promote political violence b) Collect funds for armed rebellion c) Negotiate employment terms with employers d) Control government employment policies

Answer 58

c) Negotiate employment terms with employers

Question 59

The Trade Unions Act, 1926 applies to: a) Whole of India including Jammu & Kashmir b) Whole of India excluding Jammu & Kashmir c) Only urban industries d) Only rural agricultural laborers

Answer 59

a) Whole of India including Jammu & Kashmir

Question 60

A Trade Union cannot be registered if: a) It has political affiliations b) It does not elect a president c) It does not submit a constitution d) It supports workers' rights

Answer 60

c) It does not submit a constitution

Question 61

Under which section is an employer’s recognition of a Trade Union discussed? a) Section 10 b) Section 11 c) Section 12 d) Section 13

Answer 61

c) Section 12

Question 62

What is the minimum notice period required before a Trade Union can call a strike? a) 7 days b) 14 days c) 30 days d) No notice is required

Answer 62

b) 14 days

Question 63

Which of the following is NOT a function of a Trade Union? a) Representing workers in disputes b) Engaging in social and welfare activities c) Controlling employment policies of a company d) Negotiating collective agreements

Answer 63

c) Controlling employment policies of a company

Question 64

What is the maximum percentage of non-workers allowed in the executive committee of a Trade Union? a) 10% b) 20% c) 25% d) 50%

Answer 64

c) 25%

Question 65

Which section discusses the rights of a registered Trade Union? a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16

Answer 65

a) Section 13

Question 66

Can an employer legally refuse to recognize a Trade Union? a) Yes, under any circumstance b) No, recognition is mandatory c) Yes, if the Trade Union does not meet criteria d) No, if it has at least 5 members

Answer 66

c) Yes, if the Trade Union does not meet criteria

Question 67

Under which section can a Trade Union be de-registered for unlawful activities? a) Section 8 b) Section 9 c) Section 10 d) Section 11

Answer 67

c) Section 10

Question 68

The funds of a Trade Union can be used for: a) Religious activities b) Political propaganda c) Legal assistance to workers d) Investment in businesses

Answer 68

c) Legal assistance to workers

Question 69

What is the consequence of an unregistered Trade Union engaging in collective bargaining? a) It is legally invalid b) It is criminally punishable c) It has the same status as a registered union d) It automatically gets registered

Answer 69

a) It is legally invalid

Question 70

Can a Trade Union be penalized for an unlawful strike? a) No, strikes are always legal b) Yes, under the Industrial Disputes Act c) No, if it is a registered Trade Union d) Only if the government orders it

Answer 70

b) Yes, under the Industrial Disputes Act

Question 71

Which schedule of the Act contains the matters required in the rules of a Trade Union? a) First Schedule b) Second Schedule c) Third Schedule d) Fourth Schedule

Answer 71

a) First Schedule

Question 72

What is the remedy for a worker if their employer refuses to recognize their Trade Union? a) Appeal to the Labour Commissioner b) File a writ petition in court c) Organize a strike d) Cancel the employer’s license

Answer 72

a) Appeal to the Labour Commissioner

Question 73

Under which section must a Trade Union submit an annual report to the Registrar? a) Section 27 b) Section 28 c) Section 29 d) Section 30

Answer 73

b) Section 28

Question 74

What is the maximum fine for a Trade Union not maintaining proper accounts? a) ₹500 b) ₹1000 c) ₹2000 d) ₹5000

Answer 74

b) ₹1000

Question 75

A Trade Union is legally required to: a) Seek government approval before striking b) Provide financial transparency c) Operate under direct employer control d) Only represent factory workers

Answer 75

b) Provide financial transparency