UGC NET/JRF EXAM, June-2021 Labour and Social Welfare

Total Questions: 100

41. Consider the following statements under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and identify the combination of false statements.

(a) In relation to any schedule employment, only the State Government is deemed to be the appropriate government
(b) A person who engages workers through another person, like a contractor is not deemed to be an employer
(c) "Wages" doesnot include the value of any house accommodation but include house rent allowance
(d) "Schedule employment" means an employment specified in the schedule under the act

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a), (b) only

42. Which three of the following are the main objectives of performance appraisal?

(a) Improving the job performance and identify potentialities of employees
(b) To identify the needs and areas for further training of the employees
(c) To promote the grievances among the employees
(d) To make the compensation plan move rationally linked with performance

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (a), (b) and (d) only
Solution:

The main objectives of Performance Appraisal are as follows:

• Improving the job performance and identify potentialities of employees for other work.

• To identify the needs and areas for further training of the employees.

• To reduce the grievances among the employees.

• To make the compensation plans more rational linked with performance appraisal system.

• To help in proper placement of the employees after completion of their training and probation.

In brief, therefore, the objectives of performance appraisal are: (i) developmental, and (ii) judgemental.

43. Consider the statements in connection with the deductions which may be made from wages under the provisions of the payment of wages Act, 1936.

(a) Deductions for absence from duty
(b) Deductions for house-accommodation supplied by the employer
(c) Deductions for payment to cooperative societies as approved by the appropriate governments
(d) Deductions for payment to the Employee Welfare Fund
(e) Deductions made with written authorisation of the employed person for contribution to the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (b), (c), (e) only
Solution:

The Payment of Wages Act, 1936: The main objective of the Act is to provide for regular payment of wages without any unauthorised reductions to persons who are employed in any industrial establishment or factory or railway or by a railway contractor whose monthly wages are less than 1600.

The Act prescribes the following permissible deductions to be made from the employee's salary: fines, deductions for absenceе, deductions for-

(i) loss of goods entrusted to worker,
(ii) house given by employer,
(iii) services provided by employer,
(iv) advances given to worker,
(v) tax payable by employer,
(vi) deductions under court orders, cooperative society, PF, insurance premium, etc.

44. Consider the statements in connection with any dispute to the amount of gratuity payable to an employee under the payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

(a) If the amount of gratuity payable by an employer is not paid by the employer within the specified period
(b) Where there is a dispute with regard to the determination of payment of gratuity, the employer or employee raising the dispute may make an application to the controlling authority for deciding the dispute
(c) The controlling authority is required to conduct an inquiry and without giving a reasonable opportunity of being heard, determine the matter under dispute
(d) The controlling authority shall direct the employer to pay such amount as reduced by the amount already deposited by the employer
(e) The controlling authority shall pay the amount deposited, including the excess amount deposited by the employer to the person entitled to

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a), (b), (d), (e) only

45. Consider the following statements in connection with the constitution of State Welfare Boards under the provisions of the building and other construction worker's (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996.

(a) The state Building and other construction worker's welfare Board shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession
(b) The Board shall consist of chairperson to be nominated by the State Government
(c) Not Exceeding fifteen members may be appointed by the State Government as members of the Board
(d) The Board shall include an equal number of members representing the State Government, the employers and building workers
(e) At least one member of the Board shall be a women

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: С. (a), (c), (d), (e) only

46. Name three important reasons in the role of selection for organisations effectiveness.

(a) Work performance and the willingness to work
(b) Skilled employees in the organisation
(c) Cost incurred in recruiting and hiring personnel
(d) Involvement of representatives of union

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: D. (a), (b) and (c) only
Solution:

The role of selection in an organisation's effectiveness is crucial for at least, two reasons. First, work performance depends on individuals. The best way to improve performance is to hire people who have the competence and the willingness to work.

Arguing from the employee's viewpoint, poor or inappropriate choice can be demoralising to the individual concerned (who finds himself or herself in the wrong job) and de-motivating to the rest of the workforce. Effective selection, therefore, assumes greater relevance.

Second, cost incurred in recruiting and hiring personnel speaks volumes about the role of selection. Here is one instance to prove how expensive recruitment has become. Pepsi had gone on a crash recruitment drive.

Six people from the company took over the entire Oberoi Business Centre in Mumbai for six days; 3000 applications in response to an advertisement issued earlier were scanned; applicants were asked to respond by fax within 100 hours; finally, the shortlisted persons were flown in and interviewed.

Quite an expensive affair by any standard! In the US, it is much more expensive. The cost of searching for and training a lop-level executive may run into $ 2,50,000.

47. Which among the following are theories of Labour Welfare?

(a) Theory of Adequacy of wages
(b) Philanthropic theory
(c) Trusteeship theory
(d) Theory of Efficiency
(e) Theory of Responsibility

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (b) and (c) only
Solution:

Items on which the Works Committee will concentrate attention:

1. Condition of work such as ventilation, lighting, temperature and sanitation including latrines and urinals.
2. Amenities such as drinking water, canteens, dining room, crèches, restrooms, medical and health services.
3. Safety and accident prevention, occupational diseases and promotive equipments.
4. Adjustment of festival and national holidays.
5. Administration of welfare and fine funds.
6. Educational and recreational activities, such as libraries, reading rooms, cinema shows, sports, games, picnic parties, community welfare and celebrations.
7. Promotion of thrift and savings.
8. Implementation and review of decisions arrived at the meetings of Works Committees.

Items on which the Works Committee will not concentrate attention:

1. Wages and allowances.
2. Bonus and profit sharing.
3. Rationalisation and matters connected with the fixation of workload.
4. Programmes of planning and development.
5. Matters connected with fixation of standard labour force.
6. Matters connected with retrenchment and lay-off.
7. Victimisation for trade union activities.
8. Provident Fund, Gratuity Schemes and other retiring benefits.

48. Which of the following statements are correct so far as the provisions of the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952?

(a) It makes provision for pension scheme including family pension
(b) It makes provision for Employees' Deposit linked insurance scheme
(c) The provisions of the Employees' Provident Fund Act are not applicable to the cooperative societies employing less than forty persons working with the aid of power
(d) There is no wage ceiling under the Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: A. (a), (b) only

49. Which three of the following items the works committee may normally deal with as per approved list of the India Labour Conference?

(a) Conditions of work such as ventilation, lighting, temperature and sanitation including latrines and urinals
(b) Safety and accident prevention, occupational diseases and protective equipment
(c) Bonus and profit sharing
(d) Adjustment of festival and National Holidays

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: B. (a), (b) and (d) only

50. Consider the following statements under the contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970.

(a) Gazetted officers of Government are to be appointed as registering officers.
(b) The Licence issued to a contractor is transferable.
(c) A licence issued to a contractor may be revoked if it is found that the licence was obtained by misrepresentation of or suppression of any material facts.
(d) An aggrieved person may within thirty days from the date on which the order is communicated to him, prefer an appeal before the appellate officer.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct Answer: C. (a), (c), (d) only