SOCIAL SECURITY IN INDIA (GENERAL STUDIES)

Total Questions: 50

21. In terms of number of weeks under maternity leave what is India’s rank?

Correct Answer: (c) 3
Solution:India now has the third most maternity leave in the world, following Canada (50 weeks) and Norway (44 weeks).

22. Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017

Correct Answer: (b) Provides maternity leave in case of adoption and surrogacy
Solution:

The Act also secures 12 weeks of maternity leave for mothers adopting a child below the age of three months as well as to commissioning mothers (biological mothers) who opt for surrogacy.

23. Crèche facility has been made mandatory for

Correct Answer: (d) Establishments over 50 employees
Solution:The law mandates that every establishment with over 50 employees must provide crèche facilities within easy distance, which the mother can visit up to four times a day.

24. How much medical bonus over the salary against maternity leave is a female worker entitled to?

Correct Answer: (b) Rs. 3500
Solution:Apart from 12 weeks of salary, a female worker is entitled to a medical bonus of US$54.45 (Rs. 3,500).

25. Payment of Gratuity is applicable to which among the following?

Correct Answer: (a) Establishments with 10 or more employees
Solution:

The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 directs establishments with ten or more employees to provide the payment of 15 days of additional wages for each year of service to employees who have worked at a company for five years or more.

26. What should be the employment status for payment of gratuity

Correct Answer: (c) Should have worked for at least 5 years
Solution:

The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 directs establishments with ten or more employees to provide the payment of 15 days of additional wages for each year of service to employees who have worked at a company for five years or more.

27. How much is the quantum of gratuity for an employee who has worked for 10 years in a company?

Correct Answer: (a) 15 days of additional salary each year × 10
Solution:

The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 directs establishments with ten or more employees to provide the payment of 15 days of additional wages for each year of service to employees who have worked at a company for five years or more.

28. What is the formula for calculation of gratuity?

Correct Answer: (b) Gratuity = Last Drawn Salary × 15/26 × Years of Service, where
Solution:

Gratuity = Last Drawn Salary × 15/26 × Years of Service, where
The ratio 15/26 represents 15 days out of 26 working days in a month.
Last Drawn Salary = Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance.

29. The CGHS includes

Correct Answer: (d) Central government employees including pensioners as well as their dependents
Solution:

CGHS or the Central Government Health Scheme offers all-inclusive health care services to the Central government employees. It includes the pensioners as well as their dependents who are living in specific cities.

30. When was CGHS scheme started?

Correct Answer: (c) 1954
Solution:

It was started in 1954 by the Central Government. The healthcare services are offered through Wellness Centres (CGHS Dispensaries/ Allopathic, Yoga/ Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, and Homeopathic Centres).