Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2025
In which of the following situations will gratuity be payable to Mr. 'X' under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 ?
- Mr. 'X' resigns from the industry after rendering continuous service for six years
- Mr. 'X' dies due to an accident in the industry after rendering continuous service for two years
- Mr. 'X' retires from the industry after rendering continuous service for five years Select the answer
using the codes given below :
- A 3 only
- B 1, 2 and 3
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1 and 2 only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Labour & Social Security Law › Social Security (EPF/ESI)
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)
EPFO2020
What is the maximum amount of gratuity payable to the employees under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 ?
- A ₹ 5,00,000
- B ₹ 10,00,000
- C ₹ 15,00,000
- D ₹ 20,00,000 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Labour & Social Security Law › Social Security (EPF/ESI)
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