MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RELATED TO LAWS RELATED TO INDUSTRIAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
Which of the following acts in India primarily focuses on ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of workers in factories?
A) Mines Act, 1952
B) Factories Act, 1948
C) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
D) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Answer: B) Factories Act, 1948
Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum number of hours an adult worker can be required to work in a factory in a week?
A) 48 hours
B) 40 hours
C) 42 hours
D) 44 hours
Answer: A) 48 hours
Which agency is responsible for enforcing compliance with the Factories Act, 1948, in India?
A) Ministry of Labour and Employment
B) Directorate General of Mines Safety
C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
D) Factory Inspectorate
Answer: D) Factory Inspectorate
The Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948, provides for which of the following benefits to industrial workers in India?
A) Maternity benefits
B) Compensation for occupational diseases
C) Medical benefits
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following is a statutory body responsible for formulating and enforcing regulations related to occupational safety and health in India?
A) National Safety Council (NSC)
B) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
C) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
D) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)
Answer: A) National Safety Council (NSC)
The Mines Act, 1952 in India primarily deals with the regulation of safety and welfare measures in:
A) Manufacturing units
B) Coal mines and metalliferous mines
C) Textile factories
D) Power plants
Answer: B) Coal mines and metalliferous mines
Which of the following is not a duty of employers under the Factories Act, 1948?
A) To provide and maintain safe working conditions
B) To ensure the welfare of workers, including first aid facilities
C) To compensate workers for any injury sustained during work
D) To appoint safety officers
Answer: C) To compensate workers for any injury sustained during work
The Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules were established under which environmental act in India?
A) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
B) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
C) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
D) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Answer: A) The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The purpose of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India includes:
A) Enforcing industrial safety regulations
B) Providing relief and rehabilitation in the aftermath of disasters
C) Conducting environmental impact assessments
D) Establishing labor welfare boards
Answer: B) Providing relief and rehabilitation in the aftermath of disasters
Which of the following is a key feature of the Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996?
A) It mandates the registration of construction workers.
B) It provides for the establishment of a welfare board.
C) It ensures safety measures at construction sites.
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
Which of the following acts in India is responsible for regulating the working conditions of contract laborers?
A) Minimum Wages Act, 1948
B) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
C) Payment of Bonus Act, 1965
D) Trade Unions Act, 1926
Answer: B) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
The Indian Boiler Act, 1923, primarily focuses on:
A) Regulation of boiler safety standards
B) Establishment of workers’ welfare funds
C) Management of industrial waste
D) Prevention of child labor
Answer: A) Regulation of boiler safety standards
Which of the following is a key responsibility of the Chief Inspector of Factories appointed under the Factories Act, 1948?
A) Enforcement of labor union regulations
B) Issuing licenses for factory operations
C) Conducting safety audits in factories
D) Reviewing tax compliance of factories
Answer: C) Conducting safety audits in factories
The Dock Workers (Safety, Health, and Welfare) Act, 1986, aims to ensure the safety and welfare of workers employed in:
A) Construction sites
B) Docks and ports
C) Power plants
D) Textile factories
Answer: B) Docks and ports
The Atomic Energy Act, 1962, regulates safety measures in:
A) Mining operations
B) Nuclear power plants
C) Textile manufacturing units
D) Food processing industries
Answer: B) Nuclear power plants
Which of the following authorities is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Petroleum Act, 1934, in India?
A) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
B) Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO)
C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Answer: B) Petroleum and Explosives Safety Organization (PESO)
The Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Cess Act, 1996, mandates the collection of cess for the welfare of:
A) Agricultural workers
B) Construction workers
C) Factory workers
D) Mining workers
Answer: B) Construction workers
The Environmental Protection Act, 1986, empowers the central government to take measures for:
A) Ensuring occupational safety in hazardous industries
B) Prevention and control of water pollution
C) Regulation of child labor
D) Promotion of export-oriented industries
Answer: B) Prevention and control of water pollution
The Plantation Labour Act, 1951, applies to workers employed in:
A) Information technology companies
B) Agriculture and allied sectors
C) Plantations like tea, coffee, and rubber
D) Service industries like hospitality and tourism
Answer: C) Plantations like tea, coffee, and rubber
Which of the following is a provision under the Motor Transport Workers Act, 1961?
A) Regulation of working hours for drivers and conductors
B) Establishment of welfare funds for industrial workers
C) Ensuring fair trade practices in the automobile industry
D) Providing subsidies for public transportation
Answer: A) Regulation of working hours for drivers and conductors
The Electricity Act, 2003, focuses on regulating safety measures in:
A) Thermal power plants
B) Automobile manufacturing units
C) Electronics industries
D) Power generation, transmission, and distribution
Answer: D) Power generation, transmission, and distribution
The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, mandates employers to define the conditions of employment in:
A) Government offices
B) Banks and financial institutions
C) Industrial establishments
D) Educational institutions
Answer: C) Industrial establishments
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was established under which act in India?
A) Disaster Management Act, 2005
B) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
C) Indian Penal Code, 1860
D) Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957
Answer: A) Disaster Management Act, 2005
The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, primarily aims to regulate and control pollution from:
A) Industrial emissions
B) Agricultural practices
C) Household waste
D) Noise pollution
Answer: A) Industrial emissions
The Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987, introduced provisions regarding:
A) Child labor prohibition
B) Women’s safety in factories
C) Employment of disabled persons
D) Hazardous processes and substances
Answer: D) Hazardous processes and substances
The Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, mandates employers to pay gratuity to employees who have completed at least:
A) 1 year of continuous service
B) 3 years of continuous service
C) 5 years of continuous service
D) 10 years of continuous service
Answer: C) 5 years of continuous service
The Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020, aims to consolidate and amend laws relating to:
A) Industrial disputes resolution
B) Child labor prohibition
C) Occupational safety, health, and working conditions
D) Environmental protection
Answer: C) Occupational safety, health, and working conditions
The Maternity Benefit Act, 1961, provides for maternity leave and other benefits to women employed in:
A) Agriculture
B) Construction
C) Mines
D) Establishments employing ten or more persons
Answer: D) Establishments employing ten or more persons
The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, covers employees engaged in:
A) Seasonal industries
B) Informal sectors
C) Export-oriented industries
D) Establishments with 20 or more employees
Answer: D) Establishments with 20 or more employees
The Indian Factories (Amendment) Act, 2020, introduced provisions related to:
A) Hazardous occupations for children
B) Annual health check-ups for workers
C) Minimum wages for factory workers
D) Prohibition of night shifts for women workers
Answer: B) Annual health check-ups for workers
The Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020, replaced several existing laws, including the:
A) Factories Act, 1948
B) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
C) Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952
D) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
Answer: A) Factories Act, 1948
Which authority is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, in India?
A) Ministry of Women and Child Development
B) National Human Rights Commission
C) Ministry of Labour and Employment
D) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
Answer: C) Ministry of Labour and Employment
The Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Code aims to integrate safety, health, and environmental regulations for industries under which ministry in India?
A) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
B) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
C) Ministry of Labour and Employment
D) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
Answer: C) Ministry of Labour and Employment
The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) provides social security benefits, including medical care and cash benefits, to employees in:
A) Unorganized sectors
B) Government sectors
C) Export-oriented sectors
D) Factories with 50 or more employees
Answer: A) Unorganized sectors
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) was established under which act to enforce environmental laws and regulations in India?
A) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
B) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
C) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
D) Wildlife Protection Act, 1972
Answer: C) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957, aims to regulate mining activities and ensure safety and welfare measures for workers in:
A) Stone quarries
B) Coal mines and mineral mines
C) Construction sites
D) Petroleum refineries
Answer: B) Coal mines and mineral mines
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) was established in India for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to:
A) Industrial disputes
B) Environmental protection
C) Labour welfare
D) Contractual obligations
Answer: B) Environmental protection
The Plant Quarantine (Regulation of Import into India) Order, 2003, is implemented under the provisions of which act to prevent the introduction of pests and diseases through importation of plants and plant products?
A) Seeds Act, 1966
B) Insecticides Act, 1968
C) Plant Protection Code, 1959
D) Quarantine Act, 1908
Answer: D) Quarantine Act, 1908
The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, provides for resolution of disputes between employers and employees in industrial establishments through:
A) Collective bargaining and arbitration
B) Civil litigation in courts
C) Direct negotiations between parties
D) Government intervention and enforcement
Answer: A) Collective bargaining and arbitration
The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996, were formulated under the provisions of which environmental act in India?
A) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
B) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
C) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
D) Hazardous Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 1989
Answer: A) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
Which of the following acts in India regulates the safety and welfare measures for workers employed in the construction industry?
A) Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946
B) Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970
C) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
D) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
Answer: C) Building and Other Construction Workers (Regulation of Employment and Conditions of Service) Act, 1996
The Occupational Safety, Health, and Working Conditions Code, 2020, includes provisions for setting up a National Occupational Safety and Health Advisory Board chaired by the:
A) Minister of Labour and Employment
B) Prime Minister of India
C) President of India
D) Chief Justice of India
Answer: A) Minister of Labour and Employment
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process in India is governed by the:
A) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
B) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
C) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
D) Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980
Answer: C) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987, introduced provisions related to:
A) Worker participation in management
B) Annual leave with wages
C) Weekly working hours for women
D) Handling of hazardous substances
Answer: D) Handling of hazardous substances
Which of the following bodies is responsible for formulating and revising safety standards for electrical equipment and installations in India?
A) Ministry of Power
B) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
C) Central Electricity Authority (CEA)
D) National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)
Answer: B) Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
The Chemical Accidents (Emergency Planning, Preparedness, and Response) Rules, 1996, mandate the preparation of on-site and off-site emergency plans for industries involved in handling:
A) Toxic chemicals
B) Solid waste
C) Radioactive materials
D) Agricultural pesticides
Answer: A) Toxic chemicals
The Occupational Safety and Health Code, 2020, stipulates that establishments employing how many workers or more must constitute a Safety Committee?
A) 10
B) 20
C) 30
D) 50
Answer: B) 20
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in India operates under the:
A) Ministry of Home Affairs
B) Ministry of Defence
C) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
D) Ministry of Rural Development
Answer: A) Ministry of Home Affairs
The Dock Workers (Safety, Health, and Welfare) Act, 1986, applies to which of the following types of ports?
A) Major ports
B) Inland waterway ports
C) Private ports
D) All of the above
Answer: D) All of the above
The Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling, and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016, were formulated under the provisions of the:
A) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
B) Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974
C) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
D) Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016
Answer: A) Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
