Minimum Wage Act Flashcards
The Minimum Wages Act was enacted in the year: a) 1947 b) 1948 c) 1950 d) 1952
b) 1948
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
c) Scheduled employments as defined by the Act
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
c) Both Central and State Governments
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
c) Every 5 years
Under the Act, the term “wages” does not include: a) House Rent Allowance b) Basic Salary c) Dearness Allowance d) Incentives
a) House Rent Allowance
Minimum wages can be fixed for: a) Skilled workers only b) Unskilled workers only c) Both skilled and unskilled workers d) Only government employees
c) Both skilled and unskilled workers
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
b) Fine up to ₹10,000 or imprisonment up to 6 months
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
a) Protect workers from exploitation
The Act applies to employment in: a) Agriculture b) Factories c) Construction d) All of the above
d) All of the above
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
b) Fixing and revising minimum wages
Which Schedule of the Act contains the list of employments covered? a) First Schedule b) Second Schedule c) Third Schedule d) Fourth Schedule
a) First Schedule
Which section of the Act defines the term “wages”? a) Section 2(h) b) Section 3 c) Section 4 d) Section 5
a) Section 2(h)
The cost of living allowance is linked to: a) Stock market prices b) Consumer Price Index c) Government tax rates d) Gold prices
b) Consumer Price Index
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
d) All of the above
Which section deals with overtime wages? a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16
b) Section 14
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
a) Jobs listed under the First Schedule of the Act
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
c) Both time work and piece work
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
c) Appropriate Government (Central or State)
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
a) Twice the amount of shortfall
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
b) The employer must revise wages every year
Who conducts inspections under the Minimum Wages Act? a) Labour Inspectors b) Police Officers c) Income Tax Officers d) Company Auditors
a) Labour Inspectors
Which body advises the government on minimum wage fixation? a) Labour Commission b) Minimum Wage Advisory Board c) Supreme Court d) Trade Unions
b) Minimum Wage Advisory Board
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
c) Before the 7th or 10th day of the wage period
Which amendment made the payment of minimum wages compulsory instead of discretionary? a) 1950 Amendment b) 1960 Amendment c) 1970 Amendment d) 1980 Amendment
b) 1960 Amendment
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, extends to: a) Only rural areas b) Only urban areas c) Whole of India d) Only industrial areas
c) Whole of India
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
c) Authority appointed by the government
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
b) Basic wages and dearness allowance
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
c) Both (a) and (b)
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
c) For both time and piece work
The procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages is provided under: a) Section 4 b) Section 5 c) Section 6 d) Section 7
b) Section 5
Who is responsible for ensuring the payment of minimum wages? a) Employer b) Trade Unions c) State Government d) Central Government
a) Employer
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
c) Auction method
The minimum wages should be paid: a) In cash b) In kind c) In coupons d) In shares
a) In cash
Under the Act, wages must be paid at least: a) Daily b) Weekly c) Monthly d) As decided by the employer
c) Monthly
The responsibility for fixing and revising minimum wages lies with: a) District Magistrate b) Employer c) Appropriate Government d) Labour Unions
c) Appropriate Government
Overtime wages are fixed under which section? a) Section 12 b) Section 13 c) Section 14 d) Section 15
c) Section 14
Under the Act, the employer must maintain: a) Wage records b) Attendance records c) Muster rolls d) All of the above
d) All of the above
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
c) Every 5 years
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
c) Either Central or State Government depending on the employment
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
b) 6 months
Who is responsible for conducting inspections under the Act? a) Labour Inspectors b) Police Officers c) District Magistrates d) Factory Owners
a) Labour Inspectors
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
d) All of the above
The employer must pay wages on time as per: a) Section 12 b) Section 13 c) Section 14 d) Section 15
a) Section 12
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
a) Scheduled Employment
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
b) 9 hours a day
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
b) Based on the cost of living in different regions
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
c) Both fine and imprisonment
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
c) Fix minimum wages in specific employments
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
c) Scheduled employment in public and private sectors
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
a) Below a specified limit
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
a) Fix and revise minimum wages
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
c) Basic Wages and Dearness Allowance
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
b) Calculation of minimum wages
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
c) Section 22
The minimum wage rates must be reviewed at least once every: a) 2 years b) 3 years c) 5 years d) 10 years
c) 5 years
Which schedule contains the list of industries where minimum wages are applicable? a) First Schedule b) Second Schedule c) Third Schedule d) Fourth Schedule
a) First Schedule
Who can notify the revision of minimum wages? a) Employer b) Trade Union c) Appropriate Government d) Labour Court
c) Appropriate Government
The Inspection Authority under the Act is appointed by: a) Employers b) Trade Unions c) Government d) Labour Court
c) Government
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
c) Double the normal rate
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
c) 18 years of age
Who determines the cost of living index for minimum wages? a) Labour Bureau b) Trade Unions c) Employers’ Associations d) Local Bodies
a) Labour Bureau
Which section provides for a Claims Authority to hear disputes regarding wages? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23
a) Section 20
If a worker is underpaid, they can claim the balance within: a) 3 months b) 6 months c) 1 year d) 2 years
b) 6 months
The employer must maintain wage registers for: a) 1 year b) 3 years c) 5 years d) 10 years
b) 3 years
The State Advisory Board is constituted under: a) Section 7 b) Section 8 c) Section 9 d) Section 10
b) Section 8
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
b) To ensure workers receive fair wages
The Act covers: a) Only skilled workers b) Only unskilled workers c) Both skilled and unskilled workers d) Only casual laborers
c) Both skilled and unskilled workers
The wage period under the Act should not exceed: a) 7 days b) 15 days c) 1 month d) 2 months
c) 1 month
The Central Advisory Board is constituted under: a) Section 7 b) Section 8 c) Section 9 d) Section 10
c) Section 9
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
c) Within the wage period specified
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
d) Section 23
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
b) Must be deducted proportionately
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
d) All of the above
