P2-The Employees' Compensation Act, 1923

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In Section 7, what is the minimum duration of half-monthly payments before either party can apply to the Commissioner for commutation? *

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Three months

One year

Six months

Two years

Q11: What is the minimum amount payable for funeral expenses if an employee dies? *

1 point

₹5,000

₹25,000

₹10,000

₹1,20,000

Which of the following is considered a "serious bodily injury" under this section? *

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A bruise or small cut

A minor sprain

Permanent loss of use or injury to a limb

Temporary absence from work for 5 days

Q9: What must be fully reimbursed to the employee for injuries caused during employment? *

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Medical expenditure

Travel expenses

Compensation already received

Funeral expenses

Q4: What percentage of monthly wages is multiplied by the relevant factor for death? *

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75%

60%

50%

25%

What should be included in the notice to the employer? *

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All of the above

Name and address of the injured employee

Cause of the injury

Date of the accident

If an employee earned ₹9,000 over 15 days of continuous work, how would you calculate their monthly wages in the absence of other data? *

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₹9,000 ÷ 15 × 30

₹9,000 × 30 ÷ 15

₹9,000 ÷ 12

₹9,000 × 12

How are monthly wages calculated if the employee has worked for at least 12 months? *

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By using the wages of similar employees

By multiplying the last month's wages by 12

By taking the total wages earned in the last 12 months and dividing by 12

By taking the total wages earned in the last 12 months and dividing by 30

Q6: Who assesses the percentage of loss of earning capacity for injuries not listed in Schedule I? *

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The central government

The employer

A labor commissioner

A qualified medical practitioner

What is the maximum penalty that the Commissioner can impose for an unjustified delay in payment? *

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25% of the amount due

75% of the amount due

50% of the amount due

No penalty is imposed

When is the employer NOT liable to pay compensation for an injury? *

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If the injury results in permanent disablement.

If the injury results in partial or Total disablement for less than three days.

If the injury results in death.

If the injury results in total disablement for more than three days.

What is the deadline for sending a report to the Commissioner after a fatal accident or serious bodily injury occurs? *

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60 days

14 days

7 days

30 days

Q12: Who is eligible to receive the funeral expenses if the employee has no dependents? *

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The person who incurred the expense

The employer

The Central Government

The Commissioner

If the employer disputes the compensation claim, what must they do? *

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Pay the full amount immediately

Make provisional payment for the accepted liability

Make no payment until the case is resolved

Wait for the Commissioner’s decision

If an accident leads to death or permanent total disablement of an employee, the employer's liability is: *

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Determined by the presence of safety equipment.

Limited to injuries exceeding three days of disablement.

Conditional upon the employee’s actions.

Absolute, regardless of the circumstances.

Q8: When does the first bi-weekly payment start for temporary disability lasting 28 days or more? *

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After 5 years

On the date of the injury

After 3 days from the date of disablement

On the 16th day from the date of disablement

In what scenario does the removal of safety equipment by an employee affect the employer’s liability for compensation? *

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If the removal was unintentional.

If the removal was authorized by the employer.

If the removal was wilful and the employee was aware of the purpose of the safety equipment.

If the removal occurred after the accident.

When does Section 5, clause (c) apply for calculating wages? *

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When no comparable wage data or detailed records are available

When the employee has worked for less than one month

When the employee has worked continuously for at least 12 months

When the employee is paid on a daily basis

Q5: How is compensation determined for permanent partial disability for injuries listed in Schedule I? *

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Based on the age of the employee

Based on a percentage of the loss of earning capacity specified in Schedule I

Based on a fixed amount

Based on the company’s discretion

If an employee contracts a disease leading to partial disablement, when does the two-year period for filing a claim begin? *

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From the first day of absence from work

From the date the employee informs the employer

From the first day of the disease's symptoms

From the date the employee is diagnosed

Which of the following actions by the employee may result in the employer NOT being liable to pay compensation? *

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Wearing all provided safety guards.

Following all workplace safety regulations.

Disobeying a rule framed for employee safety.

Reporting safety hazards promptly.

How should the employer submit the statement to the Commissioner? *

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By registered post

By phone

In person

Through email

What is the minimum continuous period of employment required under Part B of Schedule III for an employee to claim compensation for an occupational disease? *

1 point

12 months

9 months

3 months

6 months

When an employee applies for a review of half-monthly payments, under what condition can the application be made without a medical certificate? *

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Subject to rules made under the Act

Only if the employee has been receiving payments for more than a year

Always

Never

What penalty is imposed for failing to maintain a notice-book as required under sub-section (3) of Section 10? *

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No penalty is imposed for this failure

Imprisonment for one year

A fine of not less than ₹10,000

A fine of not less than ₹50,000, but up to ₹1,00,000

According to Section 8, how should compensation payments for a deceased employee be made? *

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Paid to a designated bank account

Distributed by the employer at their discretion

Deposited with the Commissioner

Directly to the dependents by the employer

Q14: If the disablement ends before the next half-monthly payment is due, what happens to the payment? *

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It is cancelled entirely.

It is paid in full.

It is doubled to cover medical expenses.

It is reduced proportionally based on the duration of disablement.

If an employee has worked for less than one month, how are their monthly wages determined? *

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Based on the average monthly wages of employees doing similar work

By dividing their total wages by the days worked

By taking 30 times the total wages earned in the last 12 months

By using their last day’s wages multiplied by 30

Who decides the proportion of compensation to be paid by multiple employers if an employee contracts an occupational disease under Part C of Schedule III? *

1 point

The central government

The labor union

The employer

The commissioner

Q8: When does the first bi-weekly payment start for temporary disability lasting less than 28 Days ? *

1 point

After 3 days from the date of disablement

On the 16th day from the date of disablement

After 5 years

On the date of the injury

What is the maximum fine that can be imposed for failing to inform an employee of his rights to compensation as required under Section 17A? *

1 point

₹10,000

₹2,00,000

₹1,00,000

₹50,000

Q13: How is compensation adjusted for accidents that occur outside India? *

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By the Commissioner’s discretion

Based on wages in India

By using international compensation laws

By reducing the amount by any compensation awarded abroad

Q10: For temporary disability payments, what is deducted from the final amount? *

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Amount already paid for medical treatment

Travel allowances

Amount already paid as compensation before the first installment

Funeral expenses

How can an employee serve the notice of an accident to the employer? *

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By entering the details in a notice book

By sending it by registered post

All of the above

Only by direct delivery

What happens to provisional payments made by the employer? *

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They count as the full and final settlement

They cannot be claimed back

They do not affect the employee's right to claim the remaining amount

They are refunded to the employer if the claim is denied

What happens if the employer delays payment beyond one month from when it is due? *

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The compensation claim becomes invalid

The employee has to file a court case

The employer must pay simple interest at 12% per year or higher

No penalty is imposed

What is the condition under which injury caused by the employee’s intoxication does NOT obligate the employer to pay compensation? *

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The employee was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

The employee followed safety rules.

The employee had proper protective equipment.

The injury occurred due to an accident during work.

When should compensation be paid under Section 4A? *

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Only after the employee files a claim

As soon as it falls due

When the Commissioner directs

After 3 months of the injury

In which of the following cases can the Commissioner entertain a claim, even if the notice was not given within the prescribed time? *

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If the employee was absent for more than 14 days

If the employee has informed the employer on time

If the injury did not result in death

If the employer has knowledge of the accident from another source

What should the employer include in the statement if they are not liable for compensation? *

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The number of employees working at the time of the accident

The cause of the employee’s death

The reasons why the employer is not liable for compensation

The employee’s salary history

If the employer accepts liability for compensation after a fatal accident, what must they do within 30 days? *

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Send a letter to the deceased's dependants

Request a waiver of the compensation amount

Submit a report to the Commissioner

Make the compensation deposit

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense for an employer against liability for compensation? *

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The injury did not result in any disablement.

The injury occurred outside of work premises.

The employee was at work but under supervision.

The employee disobeyed safety rules.

What is considered a "continuous period" of service? *

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A period with no absence longer than 14 days

A period of uninterrupted 30 days of work

A period of at least 6 months

A period without any absence from work

What is the deadline for the employer to submit a statement to the Commissioner regarding a fatal accident? *

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45 days

30 days

15 days

60 days

What is the time limit for an employee to file a claim for compensation after an accident? *

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Five years

One year

Three years

Two years

Which of the following statements is true regarding advance payments for a deceased employee's dependents? *

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Advance payments are always deducted from the final compensation amount.

Employers cannot make any advance payments.

Employers can make unlimited advance payments.

Employers can make advance payments up to three months' wages of the deceased employee.

What is considered a "serious bodily injury" under the law? *

1 point

Any injury requiring a doctor’s visit

An injury that causes enforced absence from work for over twenty days

A minor sprain or bruise

Any injury that causes temporary pain

If the employer disputes a compensation claim, how can provisional payments be made? *

1 point

Either directly to the employee or deposited with the Commissioner

Only deposited with the Commissioner

No provisional payment is required

Only directly to the employee

Q7: What percentage of monthly wages is paid bi-weekly for temporary disability? *

1 point

50%

60%

75%

25%

Q4: What percentage of monthly wages is multiplied by the relevant factor for permanent total disability? *

1 point

25%

75%

60%

50%

Q1: What is the minimum compensation for an employee who dies due to an injury? *

1 point

₹1,20,000

₹2,00,000

₹5,000

60% of monthly wages

Under which condition is an employer liable to pay compensation for a personal injury to an employee? *

1 point

Injury caused by accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

Injury caused by an accident outside of work hours.

Any injury, regardless of its cause.

Injury caused due to the employee’s negligence.

Under Section 6 of the Act, which of the following parties can initiate a review of half-monthly payments? *

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Only the employer

Only the employee

Neither the employer nor the employee

Both the employer and the employee

Within how many months must a complaint be made to take cognizance of an offence under Section 18A? *

1 point

Within one month

Within six months

Within one year

Within three months

What action does the Commissioner take if the employer disclaims liability for compensation? *

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Provides the employer with a grace period to reconsider

Refers the case to a higher authority

Automatically denies the claim

Notifies the dependants of the deceased about their right to claim compensation

What happens if no wage records or comparisons are available? *

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The employee is given a fixed compensation amount

Monthly wages are calculated as 30 times the total wages earned in the last period divided by the number of days worked

The claim is rejected due to lack of information

Wages are based on a government-prescribed rate

In case of serious injury or death, where should the report be sent, unless the State Government specifies otherwise? *

1 point

To the employer

To the injured person’s family

To the local police station

To the Commissioner

Q3: What is the minimum compensation for an employee who suffers permanent total disability? *

1 point

50% of monthly wages

₹2,40,000

60% of monthly wages

₹1,20,000

Under Section 18A, who is required to provide the previous sanction for initiating prosecution for failing to comply with the provisions? *

1 point

The local police station

The employer

A Commissioner

The employee affected by the non-compliance

Which of the following factories is exempt from the provisions of this section? *

1 point

A factory covered by the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948

A factory with more than 50 employees

A factory engaged in hazardous work

A factory employing less than 10 workers

Before imposing a penalty for delay, what must the Commissioner do? *

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Consult with the employee

Automatically impose a penalty

Refer the case to a civil court

Give the employer an opportunity to explain the delay

Q2: What factor is used to calculate compensation for death? *

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Monthly wages and a relevant factor from Schedule IV

Monthly wages and company profit

Monthly wages and total dependents

Monthly wages and years of service

What happens if an employee develops symptoms of an occupational disease within two years of leaving employment? *

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The claim is filed by the new employer

The claim must be filed within one year

The claim is treated as if the accident occurred on the day the symptoms were first detected

The claim is invalid

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