Interstate Migrant Workmen Act 1979 General -II

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As per the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act 1979 i) Contractors are not liable for any punishments but employers are, ii) Principal employer shall be liable to bear the wages and other benefits to interstate workers *

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Both i and ii

None of the above

Only ii

Only i

How can the government improve the implementation of the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979? *

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Strengthening enforcement mechanisms

All of the above

Providing adequate resources and training

Creating awareness among migrant workers

What is the primary objective of the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979? *

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To regulate the movement of people across state borders

To promote migration to urban areas

To discourage migration

To protect the rights and interests of migrant workers

The Act prescribes penalties for contractors who fail to: *

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Notify authorities of employment details

All of the above

Provide agreed benefits

The Act mandates that migrant workers be provided with: *

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Equal pay as local workers

Overtime wages

Wages without unauthorized deductions

All of the above

Which authority must grant a license to employers under the Act? *

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District Labor Office

Chief Labor Commissioner

Authorized Licensing Officer

State Government

What is included in the roles of the state government in Interstate Migrant Workmen Act 1979? i) Appointment of inspectors to oversee implementation of this act,ii) Appointment of registration officers to grant and revoke registration of contractors / principal employers / establishments. *

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None of the above

Only i

Both i and ii

Only ii

What is the penalty for employing migrant workers without a license? *

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Rs. 5,000

Rs. 1,00,000

Rs. 20,000

Rs. 50,000 or imprisonment

What is included in the Rights of Interstate workers? i) Less than or equal wages for similar nature and duration of work applicable for the local workmen,ii) Home journey allowance and Displacement Allowance *

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Only ii

None of the above

Both i and ii

Only i

How can the government address the issue of child labor among migrant workers? *

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All of the above

Strict enforcement of child labor laws

Providing education and vocational training

Creating awareness about the harmful effects of child labor

A case in Gujarat highlighted delayed wage payments to migrant workers. Under the Act, the employer must ensure wages are paid: *

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Weekly

Within 7 days of the month’s end

Within 10 days of the month’s end

Every 15 days

Labour law maintains relationship between labour and i) Employer, ii) Trade Union, iii) Government entities *

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i, ii and iii

Only i

Only ii

i and ii

Under the Act, migrant workers are required to be: *

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Paid in parity with local laborers

Hired under strict conditions

Allowed leaves for emergencies

Reimbursed for all health expenses

What is the role of the concerned authority in implementing the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979? *

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To monitor compliance with the Act

To provide assistance to migrant workers

All of the above

To resolve disputes between employers and workers

A contractor employs 25 migrant workers without registration. What action can be initiated under the Act? *

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Warning letter from the district authority

Blacklisting from further employment

Counseling for compliance

Legal action and cancellation of the contractor’s license

What role does the labor inspector play under the Act? *

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Resolves wage disputes

Ensures the implementation of welfare measures

Appoints contractors on behalf of the employer

Penalizes workers for non-compliance

What is the role of NGOs in protecting the rights of migrant workers? *

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Lobbying for policy changes

Organizing awareness campaigns

All of the above

Providing legal aid and counseling

Which of these advantages is NOT associated with the Act? *

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Mandates fair wages

Prevents exploitation

Encourages migration for better jobs

Facilitates social inclusion

How does the Act promote equality? *

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By ensuring fair wages

By reserving jobs for migrants

By imposing strict fines on employers

By restricting labor movement

Which key document must contractors provide to workers? *

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Job appointment letter

Travel expenses details

Identification badges

Terms of employment contract

A contractor applying for a license under the Act must provide which of the following details? *

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All of the above

Estimated number of migrant workers to be employed

Terms and conditions of employment

Nature of work for migrant workers

The Act emphasizes migrant workers' access to: *

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Food security

Social security schemes

Health services

All of the above

What is the role of civil society organizations in promoting the rights of migrant workers? *

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Capacity building

Monitoring and evaluation

Advocacy and lobbying

All of the above

How can employers ensure the ethical recruitment and employment of migrant workers? *

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Respecting workers' rights

Providing fair wages and benefits

All of the above

Conducting due diligence on recruitment agencies

How can the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 be improved? *

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Higher penalties for violations

Better awareness and education

All of the above

Stricter enforcement

The Act provides for the establishment of which body to resolve disputes? *

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Interstate Workmen Tribunal

Workers’ Tribunal

Industrial Court

Labor Welfare Tribunal

What is the impact of the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 on the Indian economy? *

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It can lead to social and economic imbalances

It contributes to economic growth

All of the above

It provides labor for various sectors

Which is a scope of improvement identified for the Act? *

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Enhanced penalties for non-compliance

Inclusion of local workers’ rights

Establishment of online worker databases

Reducing the number of registration steps

Who is responsible for registering migrant workers under the Act? *

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Labor Contractor

Principal Employer

Employer

District Magistrate

How can technology be used to improve the lives of migrant workers? *

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Providing access to information and services

Facilitating remittances

Connecting migrant workers with their families

All of the above

What is the role of the government in protecting the rights of migrant workers? *

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Creating awareness about workers' rights

All of the above

Enacting and enforcing labor laws

Providing social security benefits

Who bears the cost of a migrant worker’s journey back to their state? *

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The principal employer

Shared between contractor and worker

The worker

The contractor

What are some of the challenges in enforcing the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979? *

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All of the above

Inadequate resources and manpower

Lack of awareness among migrant workers

Corruption and nepotism

The Act was recently criticized for being rigid in its application. What flexible reform has been proposed? *

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Remove restrictions on working hours

Introduce a consolidated compliance mechanism

Allow foreign migrant workers under the Act

Exempt small employers from licensing

How can the Act’s implementation be made more effective, as per critical analysis? *

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Introducing stricter conditions for local workers

Eliminating all compliance penalties

Rationalizing the registration process

Replacing licensing with direct employment contracts

What is the role of international organizations in protecting the rights of migrant workers? *

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Monitoring compliance with international labor laws

Setting international labor standards

Providing technical assistance

All of the above

What are some of the challenges faced by migrant workers in India? *

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Discrimination

Poor working conditions

Low wages

All of the above

A study revealed poor housing conditions for migrant workers despite compliance by employers. What does the Act mandate in this context? *

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Employers must provide accommodation with basic facilities

Housing allowance must be deducted from wages

State governments must bear the cost of housing

Migrant workers should manage their housing independently

What recent initiative has been suggested to improve tracking of interstate migrant workers? *

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Aadhaar-linked wage disbursal

Online interstate worker portal

Nationwide employment guarantee schemes

Biometric registration system

What benefit was added recently for migrant workers through state-specific initiatives complementing the Act? *

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Subsidized ration under PDS portability schemes

Housing finance subsidies

Free skill development programs

Digital wage payment portals

The Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979, primarily aims to: *

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Regulate wages for all workers

Abolish contract labor

Promote industrial development

Protect the rights of migrant workers

What mechanism does the Act suggest for dispute resolution? *

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Reference to tribunals established under the Act

Formation of special labor courts

Collective bargaining

Mediation by district magistrates

What is the role of the employer under the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979? *

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To obtain a license for employing migrant workers

To provide adequate wages and working conditions

To ensure the safety and welfare of migrant workers

All of the above

What are some of the ethical considerations in the recruitment and employment of migrant workers? *

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All of the above

Respect for human rights

Ethical working conditions

Fair recruitment practices

What are some of the long-term impacts of migration on the source regions? *

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Social disruption

All of the above

Brain drain

Economic decline

Which of the following records must employers maintain? *

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Wage disbursement records

Worker attendance

List of workers with native addresses

All of the above

What makes the Act difficult to enforce effectively? *

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All of the above

Complexity of compliance

Limited awareness among contractors

Inadequate penalties

In a case study of non-compliance with the Act, an employer failed to pay the minimum wages to migrant workers. What penalty does the Act prescribe? *

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Suspension of work at the establishment

Imprisonment up to six months and/or a fine up to ₹500

Imprisonment up to one year and/or a fine up to ₹1,000

Revocation of the contractor's license

One critical limitation of the Act, as noted in its analysis, is: *

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Inadequate grievance redressal mechanisms

Lack of state-level implementation agencies

Inability to regulate daily wages

Exclusion of women workers

What is the role of trade unions in protecting the rights of migrant workers? *

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Organizing protests and strikes

Collective bargaining

All of the above

Providing legal aid and counseling

Who is responsible for registering migrant workers? *

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The concerned district magistrate

The employer

The state government

The migrant worker

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, what additional provision has been recommended for migrant workers under the Act? *

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Free legal aid for disputes

Relaxation of working hour limits

Subsidized travel arrangements for families

Health insurance and PDS portability

How can legal aid clinics help migrant workers? *

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All of the above

Representing workers in court

Providing free legal advice

Raising awareness about legal rights

What are some of the challenges in implementing the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979? *

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Lack of awareness among migrant workers

All of the above

Resistance from employers

Inadequate enforcement mechanisms

Under the Act, how are disputes resolved? *

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Via labor tribunals

By judicial courts

By labor inspectors

Through arbitration panels

What are some of the social and cultural challenges faced by migrant workers? *

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Homesickness

Discrimination and prejudice

All of the above

Language barriers

Migrant workers are entitled to medical facilities: *

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None of the above

When requested in writing

During their travel as well

Only at work sites

The Act was enacted to protect migrant workers primarily from: *

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Unsafe work environments

All of the above

Wage exploitation

Inadequate living conditions

What are some of the challenges faced by migrant workers in accessing healthcare? *

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Lack of awareness about healthcare facilities

All of the above

Language barriers

Financial constraints

Which recent report highlighted gaps in the Act’s implementation during the 2020 lockdown? *

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International Labour Organization India Report

NITI Aayog Migration Policy Review

Ministry of Labor and Employment’s Annual Report

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Labor

What are some of the key provisions of the Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979? *

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Registration of migrant workers

Licensing of employers

All of the above

Minimum wages and working conditions

The Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979, is sometimes compared to which of the following labor legislations for benchmarking? *

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Minimum Wages Act, 1948

Factories Act, 1948

Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970

Payment of Wages Act, 1936

What role does the principal employer play under the Act? *

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Ensures compliance by contractors

Registers contractors with the local authority

Pays wages directly to workers

Acts as a mediator for worker disputes

How can technology be used to improve the working conditions of migrant workers? *

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Digital labor platforms

Mobile applications for grievance redressal

Online training and education

All of the above

The Act applies to establishments employing how many migrant workers? *

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20 or more

5 or more

50 or more

10 or more

What does the Act aim to eliminate? *

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Disparities between local and migrant workers

Bonded labor practices for migrants

Inter-state migration altogether

Multiple employment contracts

What are some of the challenges faced by migrant workers in accessing justice? *

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Fear of retaliation

All of the above

Language barriers

Lack of awareness of legal rights

Which of these is a mandatory benefit under the Act? *

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Free education for children

Housing allowance

Health insurance

Transportation to native place upon contract completion

What is the role of civil society organizations in protecting the rights of migrant workers? *

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Organizing and mobilizing workers

All of the above

Legal aid and counseling

Advocacy and awareness-raising

How can the government promote social integration of migrant workers? *

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Providing cultural training

Creating awareness programs

Encouraging inter-community dialogue

All of the above

Under the Act, what is the prescribed minimum wage for migrant workers? *

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Set by employers

As per the central wage standards

Twice the local wage rate

Based on state notifications

The Interstate Migrant Workmen Act, 1979 is primarily concerned with: *

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Protecting the rights of migrant workers

Both (and (b)

Regulating the employment of migrant workers

Neither (nor (b

A critical disadvantage of the Act is: *

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Exclusion of smaller establishments

Overregulation of local workers

Rigid compliance mechanisms

No provisions for dispute resolution

How can the government mitigate the negative impacts of migration on source regions? *

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Providing social security benefits

Creating employment opportunities

Investing in rural development

All of the above

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