minimum wages act

1. When was the Minimum Wages Act enacted?

• a) 1945

• b) 1948

• c) 1950

• d) 1965

2. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, applies to which sector(s)

• a) Agriculture only

• b) Industrial only

• c) Both industrial and agricultural sectors

• d) None of the above

3. Who has the power to fix minimum wages under the Act?

• a) Central Government

• b) State Government

• c) Both Central and State Governments

• d) Local Government

4. How often should the minimum wages be revised?

• a) Every 2 years

• b) Every 3 years

• c) Every 5 years

• d) As decided by the government

5. What is the main objective of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?

• a) To regulate industrial relations

• b) To prevent child labor

• c) To provide fair wages to workers

• d) To increase government revenue

6. Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Minimum Wages Act?

• a) Labor Inspectors

• b) Trade Unions

• c) Employers

• d) Workers

7. What is the penalty for an employer who fails to pay minimum wages?

• a) Fine up to ₹500

• b) Imprisonment up to 6 months or fine or both

• c) Suspension of business license

• d) No penalty

8. The term "Scheduled Employment" under the Act refers to

• a) Government jobs

• b) Employment specified by the government for minimum wages

• c) Temporary jobs

• d) None of the above

9. Which of the following is NOT a criterion for fixing minimum wages?

• a) Cost of living index

• b) Employer’s profit margin

• c) Nature of work

• d) Prevailing wage rates

10. Can an employer pay wages below the minimum wage if agreed by the worker?

• a) Yes

• b) No

• c) Only in certain circumstances

• d) Only with government approval