Sample questions
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EPFO2023
An 'out-worker' is expressly excluded from the definition of 'workman' under which one of the following legislations?
- A The Factories Act, 1948
- B The Plantations Labour Act, 1951
- C The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 ✓
- D The Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
EPFO2023
Which one of the following nature of work shall not be taken into account while the Appropriate Government considers prohibiting employment of contract labour in an establishment under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970?
- A The process, operation or other work is incidental to or necessary for the industry
- B The work is of a permanent nature
- C The work is done ordinarily through regular workmen
- D The work is of intermittent nature ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
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