Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2025
In which one of the following circumstances, can Ms. 'X', who is a government servant not claim maternity benefit of twenty-six weeks as prescribed under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 ?
- A She has one surviving child and is a commissioning mother
- B She has one surviving child and acts as a surrogate
- C She has no surviving child and is a commissioning mother
- D She has no surviving child and faces a miscarriage
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
EPFO2025
How many nursing breaks does the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 prescribe for a woman who returns to work after her delivery ?
- A Two breaks in addition to the interval for rest allowed to her
- B Two breaks within the interval for rest allowed to her
- C Three breaks in addition to the interval for rest allowed to her
- D One break within the interval for rest allowed to her
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
EPFO2015
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 (M.B. Act) provides for how many weeks' wages during the maternity period ?
- A 11 weeks
- B 12 weeks ✓
- C 13 weeks
- D 14 weeks
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Labour & Social Security Law › Wages & Working Conditions
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