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

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_______ 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


Correct Option: B
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 of any establishment or corporate unit be it is private or public only after completion of a qualifying service of 5 years.

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%


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The contribution paid by the employer is 12%(in case of more than 20 employees) 10% (in case of less than 20 employees) of basic wages plus dearness allowance plus retaining allowance, according to the EPFO rules.  The contribution of both employer and employee is limited to 10% only.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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)- this is a true statement. The contribution of both the employees and employer is limited to 10% only.

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


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

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


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
India's social security schemes cover the following types of social insurances as:
a) Pension
b) Health Insurance and Medical Benefit
c) Gratuity
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.

_______ 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


Correct Option: A
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 of any establishment or corporate unit be it is private or public only after completion of a qualifying service of 5 years.

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


Correct Option: A
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. 

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

  1. pension

  2. income

  3. fund

  4. NPS


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pension is a type of after retirement payment to the retired employees of the business which is cut from the salary every year and is not taxable under the income tax act, 1961. 

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


Correct Option: D
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.

What is the qualifying service to claim gratuity?

  1. 15 years

  2. 10 years

  3. 5 years

  4. No such prescription


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.

  1. True

  2. False


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?

  1. Workers Compensation Insurance

  2. Group Pension/Superannuation Plans

  3. Public Liability Insurance

  4. All of the above


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?

  1. Employers

  2. Central government

  3. State government

  4. All of the above


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.  

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. 1 and 2

  4. Neither I nor 2


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.

  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


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.

  1. Group Personal Accident Insurance Cover

  2. Group Health Cover

  3. Group Term Life Cover

  4. Workers Compensation Insurance


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.

  1.  Term Life Cover

  2.  Health Cover

  3. Travel Insurance

  4.  Personal Accident Insurance Cover


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 _____.

  1. Compensation

  2. Restoration

  3. Prevention of loss

  4. All of the above


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.

  1. Pension

  2. Gratuity

  3. Social security

  4. Salary


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.

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


Correct Option: C
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. The contribution to the provident fund is deposited by the middle of the next month from the date when the salary got due. 

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


Correct Option: C
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. The contribution to the provident fund is deposited by the middle of the next month from the date when the salary got due to the Regional provident fund commissioner. 

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