Manufacturing Employment and Labor Issues

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Which sector is the largest employer in India?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Manufacturing

  3. Services

  4. Construction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Agriculture is the largest employer in India, employing over 40% of the workforce.

What is the contribution of the manufacturing sector to India's GDP?

  1. 15-20%

  2. 20-25%

  3. 25-30%

  4. 30-35%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The manufacturing sector contributes around 15-20% to India's GDP.

Which state has the highest concentration of manufacturing industries in India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Maharashtra has the highest concentration of manufacturing industries in India, followed by Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka.

What is the primary reason for the decline in manufacturing employment in India?

  1. Automation

  2. Globalization

  3. Economic Recession

  4. Lack of Skilled Labor


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Automation has been the primary reason for the decline in manufacturing employment in India, as machines and robots are increasingly replacing human workers.

Which labor law in India regulates the working conditions and terms of employment for workers?

  1. Factories Act, 1948

  2. Minimum Wages Act, 1948

  3. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

  4. Contract Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Factories Act, 1948 is the primary labor law in India that regulates the working conditions and terms of employment for workers in factories.

What is the minimum wage for unskilled workers in India as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?

  1. ₹15,000 per month

  2. ₹18,000 per month

  3. ₹21,000 per month

  4. ₹24,000 per month


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

As per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the minimum wage for unskilled workers in India is ₹18,000 per month.

Which act in India aims to regulate the employment of contract labor?

  1. Factories Act, 1948

  2. Minimum Wages Act, 1948

  3. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

  4. Contract Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Contract Labor (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970 aims to regulate the employment of contract labor in India.

What is the main objective of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947?

  1. To regulate working conditions and terms of employment

  2. To prevent and settle industrial disputes

  3. To promote industrial peace and harmony

  4. To provide social security benefits to workers


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The main objective of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 is to prevent and settle industrial disputes.

Which government agency is responsible for enforcing labor laws in India?

  1. Ministry of Labor and Employment

  2. Central Labor Commission

  3. National Labor Commission

  4. State Labor Departments


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ministry of Labor and Employment is the government agency responsible for enforcing labor laws in India.

What is the term used for the process of replacing human workers with machines and robots in manufacturing?

  1. Automation

  2. Digitization

  3. Industrialization

  4. Mechanization


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Automation is the term used for the process of replacing human workers with machines and robots in manufacturing.

Which skill development program was launched by the Government of India to enhance the employability of the manufacturing workforce?

  1. Make in India

  2. Skill India

  3. Digital India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Skill India program was launched by the Government of India to enhance the employability of the manufacturing workforce by providing skill training and certification.

What is the primary challenge faced by the manufacturing sector in India regarding labor issues?

  1. High labor costs

  2. Lack of skilled labor

  3. Low productivity

  4. Poor working conditions


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The primary challenge faced by the manufacturing sector in India regarding labor issues is the lack of skilled labor.

Which government scheme provides financial assistance to manufacturing units for skill development of their employees?

  1. Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY)

  2. Make in India

  3. Digital India

  4. Startup India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) provides financial assistance to manufacturing units for skill development of their employees.

What is the name of the government body responsible for promoting and regulating industrial relations in India?

  1. Central Labor Commission

  2. National Labor Commission

  3. Industrial Relations Commission

  4. Ministry of Labor and Employment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Central Labor Commission is the government body responsible for promoting and regulating industrial relations in India.

Which act in India regulates the payment of bonus to employees?

  1. Factories Act, 1948

  2. Minimum Wages Act, 1948

  3. Industrial Disputes Act, 1947

  4. Payment of Bonus Act, 1965


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 regulates the payment of bonus to employees in India.

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