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What is the qualifying service to claim gratuity?

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  1. 15 years

  2. 10 years

  3. 5 years

  4. No such prescription

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Gratuity is a type of after service payment to the employees who have fulfilled certain conditions of the job. According to the Payment of the Gratuity Act, 1972 the maximum amount of gratuity which can be paid to a employee is 10 lakh rupees only after completion of a qualifying service of 5 years. 

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

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  1. True

  2. False

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unorganized sector in India does not have an opportunity to participate in the social security scheme offered in India- this is a true statement. Social security refers to protection provided by the society to its members against providential mishaps over which a person has no control. Social security schemes are only available to the the employees of the organized sector of India.

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

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  1. Workers Compensation Insurance

  2. Group Pension/Superannuation Plans

  3. Public Liability Insurance

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Following are examples of group insurance in India:
a) Workers Compensation Insurance
b) Group Pension/Superannuation Plans
c) Public Liability Insurance
Group insurance policy is a type of policy by which a group of people subscribe for one single policy. Usually group insurance offers discounts on the basis of number of members.

Who among the following has the responsibility for employee welfare?

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  1. Employers

  2. Central government

  3. State government

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Following has the responsibility for employee welfare:
a) Employees
b) Central government
c) State government
Employee welfare deals with any kind of activities which will improve the conditions of the employees by any means. Employee welfare helps to provide a better living standards for the employees.

 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.  

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  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither I nor 2

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Correct Option: C

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.

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  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

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

According to the employees provident funds and miscellaneous provisions act, 1952 the employees have to contribute a total of minimum twelve percent of their salary with dearness allowance to the funds established under the schemes prescribed by the central government. 

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

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  1. Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover

  2. Group Health Cover

  3. Group Term Life Cover

  4. Workers Compensation Insurance

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover policy compensates the insured groups members in case they meet with an accident during their employment. This policy provides full coverage in the event of death or disablement of the policy holder. Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover policy also provides discount on the number of members.

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

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  1.  Term Life Cover

  2.  Health Cover

  3. Travel Insurance

  4.  Personal Accident Insurance Cover

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Travel insurance covers the hazards faced by travelers, including theft of documents and luggage.Travel insurance covers all the costs and losses associated with traveling. It is a useful protection for those travelling domestically or abroad.

The objectives of social security can be categorized as _____.

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  1. Compensation

  2. Restoration

  3. Prevention of loss

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
The objectives of social security can be categorized as:
a) Compensation
b) Restoration
c) Prevention of loss Social security refers to protection provided by the society to its members against providential mishaps over which a person has no control. Social security schemes are only available to the the employees of the organized sector of India.

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

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  1. Pension

  2. Gratuity

  3. Social security

  4. Salary

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Social security refers to protection provided by the society to its members against providential mishaps over which a person has no control. Social security schemes are only available to the the employees of the organized sector of India. Unorganized sector in India does not have an opportunity to participate in the social security scheme offered in India.