MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RELATED TO LAWS RELATED TO INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Which of the following acts in India primarily deals with the health, safety, and welfare of workers in factories?
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
C) Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
D) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
Answer: A) Factories Act, 1948

Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the minimum number of workers required to be employed in a manufacturing process to constitute a factory?
A) 10 workers
B) 20 workers
C) 30 workers
D) 40 workers
Answer: B) 20 workers

Which of the following is NOT a provision under the Factories Act, 1948, regarding health and safety of workers?
A) Prohibition of employment of young children
B) Provision of clean drinking water
C) Maintenance of adequate ventilation
D) Minimum wage determination
Answer: D) Minimum wage determination

Which act in India is primarily responsible for regulating safety in mines?
A) Mines Act, 1952
B) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
C) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
D) Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Answer: A) Mines Act, 1952

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in India is responsible for enforcing which act?
A) Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
B) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
C) Factories Act, 1948
D) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
Answer: C) Factories Act, 1948

Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum number of hours that an adult worker can be required to work in a day?
A) 8 hours
B) 10 hours
C) 12 hours
D) 14 hours
Answer: C) 12 hours

Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Factories Act, 1948, regarding the safety of machinery?
A) Regular inspection of machinery
B) Installation of safety devices on machinery
C) Providing adequate training to workers operating machinery
D) Providing comfortable seating arrangements for workers
Answer: D) Providing comfortable seating arrangements for workers

Which act in India primarily deals with the regulation of employment and working conditions of construction workers?
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
C) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
D) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Answer: B) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

Under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, which authority is responsible for registering construction workers?
A) State Government
B) Central Government
C) Municipal Corporation
D) District Collector
Answer: A) State Government

Which of the following is NOT a provision under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
A) Welfare measures for construction workers
B) Provision of safety equipment and clothing
C) Regulation of working hours and overtime
D) Setting minimum wage rates for construction workers
Answer: D) Setting minimum wage rates for construction workers

Which act in India aims to provide for the payment of compensation to workmen for injury suffered during the course of employment?
A) Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
B) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
C) Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
D) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
Answer: C) Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923

Under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923, who is responsible for paying compensation to the injured worker?
A) The employer
B) The State Government
C) The insurance company
D) The injured worker’s family
Answer: A) The employer

Which of the following is NOT considered as a safety measure under the Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923?
A) Providing first aid facilities
B) Installation of fire extinguishers
C) Ensuring proper lighting in workplace
D) Issuing safety warnings to workers
Answer: D) Issuing safety warnings to workers

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India is responsible for addressing matters related to:
A) Labor disputes in factories
B) Environmental protection and conservation
C) Industrial safety inspections
D) Workplace harassment complaints
Answer: B) Environmental protection and conservation

Which act in India mandates the establishment of Safety Committees in factories to promote safety and health measures?
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
C) Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
D) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
Answer: A) Factories Act, 1948

Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum permissible noise level in a factory during the day?
A) 75 decibels
B) 85 decibels
C) 90 decibels
D) 100 decibels
Answer: C) 90 decibels

Which act in India regulates the safety, health, and welfare of workers engaged in the construction and maintenance of buildings, roads, and bridges?
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Mines Act, 1952
C) Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
D) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
Answer: D) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996

Under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996, what is the age limit for a worker to be considered a “construction worker”?
A) 18 years
B) 21 years
C) 25 years
D) 30 years
Answer: A) 18 years

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the employer under the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
A) Providing medical facilities
B) Ensuring proper sanitation facilities
C) Issuing identity cards to workers
D) Determining minimum wage rates
Answer: D) Determining minimum wage rates

The Directorate General of Mines Safety (DGMS) in India operates under the purview of which act?
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Mines Act, 1952
C) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
D) Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1923
Answer: B) Mines Act, 1952

Which of the following is NOT a requirement under the Mines Act, 1952, regarding safety measures in mines?
A) Provision of proper ventilation
B) Regular inspection of machinery
C) Establishment of canteen facilities
D) Installation of safety nets
Answer: C) Establishment of canteen facilities

Which act in India provides for the regulation of employment and working conditions of contract laborers?
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Mines Act, 1952
C) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
D) Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
Answer: C) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, which authority is responsible for issuing licenses to contractors employing contract labor?
A) State Government
B) Central Government
C) Municipal Corporation
D) District Magistrate
Answer: A) State Government

Which of the following is NOT a provision under the Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970?
A) Welfare measures for contract laborers
B) Prohibition of employment of contract labor in certain establishments
C) Regulation of working hours and overtime for contract laborers
D) Determination of minimum wage rates for contract laborers
Answer: D) Determination of minimum wage rates for contract laborers

The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996, in India are enacted under which act?
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Environment Protection Act, 1986
C) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
D) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Answer: B) Environment Protection Act, 1986

Under the Environment Protection Act, 1986, which authority is responsible for enforcing environmental laws and regulations in India?
A) Ministry of Labor and Employment
B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
C) Ministry of Corporate Affairs
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change

Which of the following is NOT a key objective of the Environment Protection Act, 1986?
A) Prevention and control of pollution
B) Protection and improvement of human health
C) Conservation of natural resources
D) Regulation of labor relations in industrial establishments
Answer: D) Regulation of labor relations in industrial establishments

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India is responsible for formulating policies, plans, and guidelines for disaster management under which act?
A) Disaster Management Act, 2005
B) Mines Act, 1952
C) Factories Act, 1948
D) Environment Protection Act, 1986
Answer: A) Disaster Management Act, 2005

Which act in India mandates the provision of occupational health services to employees working in hazardous occupations?
A) Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
B) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
C) Factories Act, 1948
D) Mines Act, 1952
Answer: B) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948

Under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, what percentage of wages does the employer contribute towards the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme?
A) 1%
B) 2%
C) 3%
D) 4%
Answer: B) 2%

Which of the following is NOT covered under the Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) scheme?
A) Medical benefits
B) Sickness benefits
C) Maternity benefits
D) Pension benefits
Answer: D) Pension benefits

The Central Labour Institute (CLI) in India is an institution set up for:
A) Enforcement of labor laws
B) Conducting research and providing training on labor-related matters
C) Arbitration of labor disputes
D) Formulation of labor policies
Answer: B) Conducting research and providing training on labor-related matters

Which act in India aims to regulate the employment of inter-state migrant workmen and to provide for their conditions of service?
A) Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979
B) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
C) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
D) Factories Act, 1948
Answer: A) Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979

Under the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979, which authority is responsible for issuing licenses to contractors employing inter-state migrant workmen?
A) State Government
B) Central Government
C) Municipal Corporation
D) District Magistrate
Answer: A) State Government

Which of the following is NOT a key provision of the Inter-State Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1979?
A) Registration of establishments employing inter-state migrant workmen
B) Providing medical facilities to inter-state migrant workmen
C) Prohibition of employment of inter-state migrant workmen in certain establishments
D) Determination of minimum wage rates for inter-state migrant workmen
Answer: D) Determination of minimum wage rates for inter-state migrant workmen

The Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, in India are enacted under which act?
A) Environment Protection Act, 1986
B) Factories Act, 1948
C) Mines Act, 1952
D) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Answer: A) Environment Protection Act, 1986

Which of the following is NOT considered hazardous waste under the Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016?
A) Chemical waste
B) Biomedical waste
C) Plastic waste
D) Organic waste
Answer: D) Organic waste

The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India is responsible for:
A) Enforcing industrial safety regulations
B) Conducting safety inspections in factories
C) Responding to natural and man-made disasters
D) Providing medical services to industrial workers
Answer: C) Responding to natural and man-made disasters

Which act in India regulates the use and handling of hazardous chemicals and industrial safety?
A) Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996
B) Environment Protection Act, 1986
C) Factories Act, 1948
D) Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989
Answer: D) Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989

Under the Manufacture, Storage, and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules, 1989, what is the primary responsibility of the occupier of a factory handling hazardous chemicals?
A) Ensuring proper ventilation in the workplace
B) Providing personal protective equipment to workers
C) Obtaining a license from the appropriate authority
D) Maintaining a register of hazardous chemicals
Answer: D) Maintaining a register of hazardous chemicals

Which of the following is NOT a provision under the Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996?
A) Preparation of on-site emergency plans by industries handling hazardous substances
B) Formation of District Crisis Groups (DCGs)
C) Notification of chemical accidents to the District Magistrate
D) Regulation of working hours for industrial workers
Answer: D) Regulation of working hours for industrial workers

The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) in India is responsible for regulating safety standards in which sector?
A) Mining
B) Manufacturing
C) Oil and gas
D) Construction
Answer: C) Oil and gas

The Boiler Act, 1923, in India primarily aims to regulate the:
A) Safety of workers in factories
B) Use and maintenance of boilers
C) Handling of hazardous chemicals
D) Protection of natural resources
Answer: B) Use and maintenance of boilers

Under the Boiler Act, 1923, which authority is responsible for issuing certificates of competency for boiler operations?
A) Central Government
B) State Government
C) Municipal Corporation
D) Boiler Inspector
Answer: D) Boiler Inspector

Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the occupier under the Boiler Act, 1923?
A) Ensuring the safe operation of boilers
B) Conducting regular inspections of boilers
C) Providing suitable protective clothing to boiler operators
D) Maintaining records of boiler operations
Answer: C) Providing suitable protective clothing to boiler operators

The Energy Conservation Act, 2001, in India primarily focuses on:
A) Ensuring occupational health and safety
B) Promoting renewable energy sources
C) Regulating emissions from industries
D) Encouraging energy efficiency and conservation
Answer: D) Encouraging energy efficiency and conservation

Which authority is responsible for enforcing the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, in India?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Power
C) Ministry of Labour and Employment
D) Ministry of Home Affairs
Answer: B) Ministry of Power

Which of the following is a key provision of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001?
A) Establishment of Energy Conservation Funds
B) Regulation of working hours in factories
C) Provision of medical facilities to industrial workers
D) Determination of minimum wage rates
Answer: A) Establishment of Energy Conservation Funds

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act, 2010, in India provides for the establishment of a specialized tribunal for:
A) Resolving industrial disputes
B) Addressing matters related to environmental protection
C) Regulating occupational health and safety
D) Adjudicating labor law violations
Answer: B) Addressing matters related to environmental protection

Which of the following is NOT within the jurisdiction of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) in India?
A) Issuing directives for the closure of industries causing environmental pollution
B) Imposing penalties for non-compliance with environmental laws
C) Adjudicating on disputes related to land acquisition for industrial purposes
D) Promoting sustainable development
Answer: C) Adjudicating on disputes related to land acquisition for industrial purposes