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Asked 4 times in EPFO over 7 years (2016–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in EPFO — 4 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2016–2023)
Across exams
EPFO · 4How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 4) are since 2016.
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EPFO2023
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists
| List I (Provision) | List II (Legislation) |
|---|
| A. Recovery Officer | 1. The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 |
| B. Compulsory Insurance | 2. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 |
| C. Scheduled Employment | 3. The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 |
| D. Subsistence Allowance | 4. The Employees' Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 |
Codes:
- A A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 ✓
- B A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
- C A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
- D A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Labour & Social Security Law › Social Security (EPF/ESI)
EPFO2023
As per the provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, standing orders shall come into operation after the expiry of how many days from the date on which copies of the order of the Appellate Authority are sent to the employer and to the trade unions?
- A Seven days ✓
- B Ten days
- C Fifteen days
- D Thirty days
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Labour & Social Security Law › Industrial Disputes
EPFO2023
Model Standing Orders formed under the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 shall not apply to an establishment in respect of which the Appropriate Government is that of the State of:
- A Madhya Pradesh
- B Gujarat ✓
- C Kerala
- D West Bengal
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Labour & Social Security Law › Industrial Disputes
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