Concept, scope and social security in India - class-X

concept, scope and social security in India

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Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

_______ is paid to the workers who fulfill certain eligibility conditions like a minimum qualifying service period of five years.

  1. Pension
  2. Gratuity
  3. Salary
  4. Interest
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The contribution paid by the employer is ___ of basic wages plus dearness allowance plus retaining allowance.

  1. 6%
  2. 7%
  3. 12%(in case of more than 20 employees ) 10% (in case of less than 20 employees)
  4. 11%
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the EPFO rules, the contribution rate for both employee and the employer is limited to 12 percent.(in the case of more than 20 employees)

  1. True
  2. False
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

There are two major social security plans in India, the Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) and the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).

  1. True
  2. False
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

India's social security schemes cover the following types of social insurances as ______.

  1. Pension
  2. Health Insurance and Medical Benefit
  3. Gratuity
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

_______ allows for payment of gratuity to employees in any establishment, factory, mine, oilfield, plantation, port, railways, company, or shop employing 10 or more workers.

  1. Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972
  2. EPF Act 1969
  3. Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1953
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 the maximum gratuity payable is _____.

  1. Rs. 10 lakhs
  2. Rs. 8 lakhs
  3. Rs. 5 lakhs
  4. Rs. 3.5 lakhs
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

A _______ is a tax-efficient way to save for your retirement.

  1. pension
  2. income
  3. fund
  4. NPS
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The eligibility condition for obtaining gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972 is ___________________.

  1. Completion of 2 years of Service
  2. Completion of 3 years of Service
  3. Completion of 4 years of Service
  4. Completion of 5 years of Service
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the qualifying service to claim gratuity?

  1. 15 years
  2. 10 years
  3. 5 years
  4. No such prescription
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Unorganized sector in India does not have an opportunity to participate in the social security schemes offered in India.

  1. True
  2. False
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is an example of group insurance in India?

  1. Workers Compensation Insurance
  2. Group Pension/Superannuation Plans
  3. Public Liability Insurance
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who among the following has the responsibility for employee welfare?

  1. Employers
  2. Central government
  3. State government
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

 Select the correct statement/statements regarding the pension reforms in India. using the code given below:
1. Pension reforms in India have evolved primarily in response to the need of reform in the Government pension system.
2. These have been designed to make a shift from 'defined-benefit to 'defined-contribution' by putting a cap on the Government's liability.  

  1. Only 1
  2. Only 2
  3. 1 and 2
  4. Neither I nor 2
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, $1952$ the employees contribute a total of ________ to the funds established under the schemes prescribed by the Central Government.

  1. $15\%$ of their basic salary plus dearness allowance
  2. $15\%$ of their basic salary plus allowances
  3. $12\%$ of their dearness allowance
  4. $12\%$ of their basic salary plus dearness allowance
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

_____ policy compensates the insured groups members in case they meet with an accident during their employment.

  1. Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover
  2. Group Health Cover
  3. Group Term Life Cover
  4. Workers Compensation Insurance
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

____ covers the hazards faced by travelers, including theft of documents and luggage.

  1. Term Life Cover
  2. Health Cover
  3. Travel Insurance
  4. Personal Accident Insurance Cover
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The objectives of social security can be categorized as _____.

  1. Compensation
  2. Restoration
  3. Prevention of loss
  4. All of the above
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

______ refers to protection provided by the society to its members against providential mishaps over which a person has no control.

  1. Pension
  2. Gratuity
  3. Social security
  4. Salary
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

As per the Employees Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, $1952$, the employer has to deposit PF amounts by the _______________.

  1. First week of the following month
  2. Last week of the following month
  3. Middle of the following month
  4. Last day of the following month
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

PF amounts i.e. employees & employers share has to be deposited _____________.

  1. With income tax authorities
  2. State Provident Fund Commissioner
  3. Regional Provident Fund Commissioner
  4. None of above