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Asked 7 times in EPFO over 3 years (2020–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in EPFO — 7 of 7 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2020–2023)
Across exams
EPFO · 7How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (7 of 7) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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EPFO2023
Which one of the following is provided under the Third Schedule of the Factories Act, 1948?
- A List of Occupational Hazards
- B List of Occupational Diseases
- C List of Notifiable Diseases ✓
- D List of Industries Involving Hazardous Processes
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
EPFO2023
An adult worker who has joined on 1st January, 2022 in a factory and worked for 220 days during the year has been laid off for 25 days as per Standing Orders during the year. How many days of leave with wages shall he be entitled to during the calendar year 2023?
- A Nil
- B 10
- C 12
- D 11 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
EPFO2023
Under the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, a Safety Committee is to be constituted in a factory where:
- A 1000 or more workers are employed
- B Hazardous substances are used or handled ✓
- C Heavy machinery is utilized
- D 500 or more workers are employed
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
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