Polity Practice Quiz 148

Q1.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

Q2.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

Q3.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

Q4.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

Q5.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

Q6.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

Q7.Under the amended Child Labour Act, what is the penalty for employing a child below 14 years?

A. Jail term of 3 months to 1 year and/or fine of ₹10,000 to ₹30,000 B. Jail term of 6 months to 2 years and/or fine of ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 C. Jail term of 1 year to 3 years and/or fine of ₹50,000 to ₹1,00,000 D. Jail term of 2 years to 5 years and/or fine of ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000

Q8.What is the name of the online portal launched in 2017 for enforcement of child labour laws?

A. e-Shram B. PENCIL C. NCLP Portal D. Childline

Q9.What does the acronym PENCIL stand for?

A. Platform for Effective No Child Labour Initiative B. Platform for Enforcement of No Child Labour C. Platform for Effective Enforcement for No Child Labour D. Program for Eradication of Child Labour

Q10.What is the purpose of the PENCIL portal?

A. To provide education to child labourers B. To file complaints, track children, and monitor the National Child Labour Project C. To register employers and issue licenses D. To collect data on child labour for research

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Polity Practice Quiz 148