Trade Unions Act Flashcards
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
b) To provide legal recognition to trade unions
Under which section is the term “Trade Union” defined? a) Section 2(h) b) Section 3 c) Section 4 d) Section 5
a) Section 2(h)
What is the minimum number of members required to form a trade union? a) 5 b) 7 c) 10 d) 20
b) 7
Under which section can a Trade Union be registered? a) Section 3 b) Section 4 c) Section 5 d) Section 6
b) Section 4
Who is responsible for the registration of Trade Unions? a) Labour Commissioner b) Registrar of Trade Unions c) Ministry of Labour d) Industrial Tribunal
b) Registrar of Trade Unions
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
c) 15 years
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
a) Section 13
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
a) 10% or 100 workers, whichever is less
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
d) Rules and Objectives of the Union
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
b) Section 18
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
d) Being politically affiliated
Under which section can a Trade Union be dissolved? a) Section 20 b) Section 21 c) Section 22 d) Section 23
c) Section 22
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%
c) 67%
Under which section can a Trade Union be de-registered? a) Section 8 b) Section 9 c) Section 10 d) Section 11
c) Section 10
What is the validity period of a Trade Union registration? a) 1 year b) 3 years c) 5 years d) Permanent unless canceled
d) Permanent unless canceled
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
b) Section 15
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
b) Political agitation
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
d) Right to enforce illegal activities
Under which section are political funds of a Trade Union defined? a) Section 14 b) Section 15 c) Section 16 d) Section 17
c) Section 16
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
b) ₹1000 fine
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
b) 18 years
Under which section can a Trade Union’s accounts be audited? a) Section 23 b) Section 24 c) Section 25 d) Section 26
b) Section 24
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
a) Registrar of Trade Unions
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
c) ₹1000 fine or imprisonment
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
a) First Schedule
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
c) Section 29
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
d) Section 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
c) All workers except government employees
What is the registration fee for a Trade Union as per the Act? a) ₹5 b) ₹10 c) ₹25 d) ₹50
b) ₹10
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
b) Section 15
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
a) State Labour Department
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
c) Employer’s consent
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
b) Section 18
The Registrar of Trade Unions has the power to: a) Cancel registration b) Supervise strikes c) Appoint trade union leaders d) Approve employment contracts
a) Cancel registration
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
b) 25%
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
c) Political expenses
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
b) Section 21
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
b) Section 28
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%
c) 30%
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
b) A resolution is passed by at least ⅔ of members
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
c) Engaging in illegal activities
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
b) Approving strikes
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
b) Trade Union’s internal elections
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
b) ₹1000 fine
Under which section must a Trade Union keep an audited financial statement? a) Section 24 b) Section 25 c) Section 26 d) Section 27
b) Section 25
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
c) Registrar of Trade Unions
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
c) Procedure for collective bargaining
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
d) Yes, if it involves non-trade disputes
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
a) Immunity from civil suits
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
c) Represent workers in disputes
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
b) 1st March 1927
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
b) Registrar of Trade Unions
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
a) It fails to meet membership criteria
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
c) It supports political movements
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
c) Right to use violence in disputes
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
a) ₹1000 fine or 6 months imprisonment
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
a) Section 2(e)
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
c) Negotiate employment terms with employers
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
a) Whole of India including Jammu & Kashmir
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
c) It does not submit a constitution
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
c) Section 12
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
b) 14 days
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
c) Controlling employment policies of a company
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%
c) 25%
Which section discusses the rights of a registered Trade Union? a) Section 13 b) Section 14 c) Section 15 d) Section 16
a) Section 13
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
c) Yes, if the Trade Union does not meet criteria
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
c) Section 10
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
c) Legal assistance to workers
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
a) It is legally invalid
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
b) Yes, under the Industrial Disputes Act
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
a) First Schedule
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
a) Appeal to the Labour Commissioner
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
b) Section 28
What is the maximum fine for a Trade Union not maintaining proper accounts? a) ₹500 b) ₹1000 c) ₹2000 d) ₹5000
b) ₹1000
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
b) Provide financial transparency
