Polity Practice Quiz 139

Q1.Which law specifies that wages should not be below a specified minimum?

A. Minimum Wages Act B. Factories Act C. Child Labour Act D. Trade Union Act

Q2.Why are workers often denied fair wages?

A. Because they have strong bargaining power B. Because they badly need work and have no bargaining power C. Because employers are generous D. Because the government sets high wages

Q3.Whose interests does the Minimum Wages Act primarily protect?

A. Employers B. All workers, particularly farm labourers, construction workers, factory workers, domestic workers C. Only government employees D. Only factory workers

Q4.Which law requires adequate safety measures in workplaces such as alarm systems and emergency exits?

A. Minimum Wages Act B. Law specifying safety measures in workplaces C. Consumer Protection Act D. Environmental Protection Act

Q5.Why is a law requiring that the quality of goods meet prescribed standards necessary?

A. To increase profits for manufacturers B. To protect consumers from poor quality products such as electrical appliances, food, medicines C. To reduce competition D. To promote exports

Q6.What is the purpose of the law allowing workers to form unions or associations?

A. To reduce wages B. To enable workers to use combined power to demand fair wages and better working conditions C. To increase employer profits D. To limit worker rights

Q7.What is crucial when laws seek to protect the weak from the strong?

A. Making new laws B. Enforcement of laws C. Amending the Constitution D. Public awareness campaigns

Q8.Which Fundamental Right is mentioned as the basis for laws against forced labor and low wages?

A. Right to Freedom B. Right against Exploitation C. Right to Equality D. Right to Constitutional Remedies

Q9.According to the Indian Constitution, what is the minimum age below which no child shall be employed in any factory or mine?

A. 12 years B. 14 years C. 16 years D. 18 years

Q10.In which year did Parliament amend the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, banning employment of children below 14 in all occupations?

A. 2014 B. 2015 C. 2016 D. 2017

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Polity Practice Quiz 139