Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
The Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, excludes from the definition of ‘contractor’ one who:
A)
undertakes to produce a given result for an establishment through contract labour.
B)
supplies contract labour for any work of the establishment.
C)
supplies goods and articles of manufacture to an establishment.
D)
is a subcontractor.
Correct option C: supplies goods and articles of manufacture to an establishment.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the primary objective of the Inter-State Migrant Workmen Act?
A)
To promote interstate migration of workers
B)
To regulate employment and safeguard conditions of inter-state migrant workers
C)
To provide subsidies to contractors
D)
To abolish contract migrant workers
Correct option B: To regulate employment and safeguard conditions of inter-state migrant workers
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Till what age of the child will a mother get 2 nursing breaks in the course of her daily work?
A)
12 months
B)
6 months
C)
18 months
D)
15 months
Correct option C: 18 months
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
As per Section 23, who is responsible for maintaining registers and records of inter-State migrant workmen?
A)
Only the Contractor
B)
Only the Principal Employer
C)
Both Principal Employer and Contractor
D)
The Inspector
Correct option C: Both Principal Employer and Contractor
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Who appoint ‘Inspector’ as per section 20 of the Act?
A)
State Government
B)
Central Government
C)
Appropriate Government
D)
Ministry of Labour
Correct option C: Appropriate Government
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
As per the Act, a ‘Child’ is permitted to work in:
A)
A hazardous mine
B)
A family based occupation during school hours
C)
A family- based occupation after school hours
D)
A brick kiln
Correct option C: A family- based occupation after school hours
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Which allowance is payable to an inter-state migrant worker at the time of recruitment?
A)
Travel allowance only
B)
Displacement allowance
C)
Housing allowance
D)
Medical allowance
Correct option B: Displacement allowance
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
To whom shall the case be initially referred by the Inspector in case of any question regarding age of a child permitted to work in an establishment?
A)
Tribunal
B)
Police Commissioner
C)
Chief Inspector
D)
Prescribed Medical Authority
Correct option D: Prescribed Medical Authority
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
“factory” means any premises including the precincts whereon _______ or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding twelve months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried on with the aid of power.
A)
10
B)
20
C)
15
D)
25
Correct option A: 10
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Under the Factories Act, 1948 the working hours of 8 per day and 48 per week.
A)
Include spread over.
B)
Are minimum working hours
C)
Include rest interval period.
D)
Do not include rest interval period
Correct option D: Do not include rest interval period
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the primary purpose of the Employee State Insurance (ESI) Act 1948?
A)
To provide retirement pension to workers
B)
To regulate working hours in factories
C)
To provide medical care and financial assistance during sickness, maternity, and injury
D)
To provide free education to the children of workers
Correct option C: To provide medical care and financial assistance during sickness, maternity, and injury
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Maternity benefit under the Act is applicable to women employed in an establishment with:
A)
20 or more employees
B)
10 or more employees
C)
30 or more employees
D)
50 or more employees
Correct option B: 10 or more employees
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the minimum number of workers required in a factory for the mandatory appointment of a safety officer?
A)
More than 500
B)
More than 1000
C)
More than 750
D)
More than 250
Correct option B: More than 1000
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
No adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than _________ hours in any week.
A)
36
B)
45
C)
48
D)
52
Correct option C: 48
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
The Maternity Benefit Act’s objectives were achieved by the enactment of:
A)
Factories Act, 1948
B)
Payment of Wages Act, 1936
C)
Employees State Insurance Act, 1948
D)
Standing Orders Act, 1946
Correct option C: Employees State Insurance Act, 1948
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Assertion (a): Provisions of Employees’ compensation Act and Maternity Benefit Act do not apply to all industries. Reason (R): Employees’ Compensation Act is a comprehensive social security legislation.
A)
A is right, but R does not related to the A
B)
A is wrong, but R is right.
C)
A and R are right, and R validates the A
D)
A and R are wrong
Correct option A: A is right, but R does not related to the A
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Discuss the provisions relating to the employment of Children and Young Person in a factory. Are there any specific provision concerning women workers in a factory?
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Who is liable for payment of wages to inter-state migrant workers?
A)
Only the contractor
B)
Only the principal employer
C)
Contractor and, in certain cases, the principal employer
D)
Labour inspector
Correct option C: Contractor and, in certain cases, the principal employer
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Discuss the provisions regarding the health of workers under the Factories Act 1948.
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
A company files an appeal against an Order on the 25th day after the Order was communicated to them, the Appellate Officer reviews the submitted documents and believes the appeal lacks merit. What must the Appellate Officer do next according to the procedure?
A)
Provide the company with an opportunity to be heard before making a final decision
B)
Consult the appropriate government before proceeding with hearing
C)
Dismiss the appeal immediately based on the initial review of the documents
D)
Inform the company that the appeal can only be heard after the 30th day period has expired
Correct option A: Provide the company with an opportunity to be heard before making a final decision
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
A State Government is considering prohibiting contract labour in a sugar factory’s packaging unit. The unit’s work is performed throughout the year, is essential for the factory’s operations, and usually employs a large number of regular workers in similar establishment. Which of the following condition under the Contract Labour (Regulation and abolition) Act, 1970 does this situation fulfill for prohibition?
A)
The work is not incidental to the industry
B)
The work is of perennial nature and ordinarily done by regular workmen
C)
The work is temporary and seasonal in nature
D)
The work does not require full- time workers
Correct option B: The work is of perennial nature and ordinarily done by regular workmen
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
What is the primary objective of the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970?
A)
To encourage the employment of contract labour
B)
To regulate the working conditions of contract labour
C)
To prohibit the employment of contract labour in all circumstances
D)
To provide social security to contract workers
Correct option B: To regulate the working conditions of contract labour
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Under Section 3(n), which component is excluded from ‘wages’ for calculating maternity benefits?
A)
House Rent Allowance
B)
Dearness Allowance
C)
Overtime payment
D)
Incentive bonus
Correct option C: Overtime payment
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
Which of the following benefits is not included under Section 46(1) of the ESI Act?
A)
Sickness benefit
B)
Maternity benefit
C)
Unemployment allowance
D)
Disablement benefit
Correct option C: Unemployment allowance
Labour Officer • 2026 • Paper-II
The Mizoram Shops & Establishment Act, 2010 came into effect in the year:
A)
2010
B)
2011
C)
2012
D)
2013
Correct option A: 2010
