1. Industrial Disputes Act primarily deals with
(A) Business taxation
(B) Settlement of industrial conflicts
(C) Import–export regulation
(D) Labour migration
2. A “workman” under labour law includes
(A) Only managers
(B) Sole proprietors
(C) Directors of the company
(D) Skilled and unskilled employees
3. Lock-out is initiated by
(A) Workers
(B) Employers
(C) Government
(D) Unions only
4. A strike becomes illegal if
(A) It is peaceful
(B) It violates statutory conditions
(C) Workers give notice
(D) It occurs after negotiations
5. The term “retrenchment” refers to
(A) Closure of business
(B) Termination for redundancy
(C) Termination for misconduct
(D) Hiring new employees
6. Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for a valid trade union?
(A) At least one director
(B) License from labour court
(C) 2 members only
(D) Registration
7. A “standing order” in labour law refers to
(A) A government tax order
(B) A commercial contract
(C) A financial directive
(D) Rules of conduct for employees
8. Payment of Wages Act ensures
(A) Bonuses
(B) Employee loan benefits
(C) Timely wage payment
(D) Employee housing
9. Which authority resolves industrial disputes?
(A) High Court
(B) Tax Office
(C) Police Department
(D) Labour Court or Tribunal
10. The employer must issue a termination letter for misconduct only after
(A) Written apology
(B) Domestic inquiry
(C) Settlement
(D) Resignation
11. Collective bargaining is primarily done by
(A) Trade unions
(B) HR manager
(C) Government inspectors
(D) Finance department
12. An award given by a labour tribunal is
(A) Not enforceable
(B) A recommendation only
(C) Final and binding
(D) A financial grant
13. Minimum wage is fixed by
(A) Employer
(B) Employee
(C) Government
(D) Bank
14. The maximum number of working hours per week under labour law is
(A) 24 hours
(B) 48 hours
(C) 36 hours
(D) 60 hours
15. A works council deals with
(A) Tax matters
(B) Employee welfare and representation
(C) Industrial licenses
(D) Financial audits
16. Industrial establishment includes
(A) Any place where manufacturing is carried out
(B) Only small workshops
(C) Only public sector industries
(D) Only trading businesses
17. Gratuity is payable to an employee after
(A) 1 year of service
(B) 3 years of service
(C) 5 years of continuous service
(D) 10 years of service
18. The purpose of safety committees is to
(A) Increase wages
(B) Maintain workplace safety
(C) Enhance employee productivity
(D) Evaluate suppliers
19. The term “industrial dispute” includes disputes between
(A) Employer and customer
(B) Employer and employee
(C) Supplier and buyer
(D) Government and public
20. Under labour law, overtime is paid at
(A) Normal rate
(B) Half rate
(C) Triple rate
(D) Double rate
21. A strike without legal notice is
(A) Protected
(B) Illegal
(C) Legal
(D) Optional
22. Misconduct includes
(A) Good performance
(B) Completing tasks early
(C) Taking leave with permission
(D) Disobedience
23. Compensation for workplace injury is governed by
(A) Industrial Relations law
(B) Contract Act
(C) Company ordinance
(D) Workers’ Compensation law
24. Works manager is responsible for
(A) Production and labour supervision
(B) Financial auditing
(C) Export policy
(D) Legal drafting
25. Standing orders must be certified by
(A) Employer
(B) Certifying Officer
(C) Employees
(D) Local police
26. Which of the following is NOT a type of industrial dispute?
(A) Wage dispute
(B) Work conditions dispute
(C) Bonus dispute
(D) Dispute between two suppliers
27. A legal strike must be
(A) Sudden
(B) After notice and waiting period
(C) Without notice
(D) Done at night
28. A factory must maintain a register of
(A) Visitors
(B) Raw materials
(C) Adult workers
(D) Competitors
29. An employer is allowed to deduct wages for
(A) Being late
(B) Being present
(C) Extra work
(D) Higher performance
30. Employer liability for acts of workers done during employment is called
(A) Vicarious liability
(B) Strict liability
(C) Absolute liability
(D) Free liability