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The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is applicable in case of any factory / establishment employing

A. 20 employees

B. 20 or more employees

C. More than 20 employees

D. None of the above

Correct Answer :

B. 20 or more employees


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"Appropriate Government" , under Employees' State Insurance Act, in relation to an establishment under the control of the Central Government means

A. The Central Government

B. The State Government

C. Either of the above

D. Both (a) and (b)

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An employee's monthly pay is Rs.6,500. The amount of salary actually paid to him for the month of May'04 is Rs.5,700. The amount of Professional Tax payable by him is

A. Rs.40 (More than Rs.5,000 but less than Rs.6,001)

B. Rs.45 (More than Rs.6,000 but less than Rs.7,001)

C. Average of (a) and (b)

D. None of the above

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In relation to Profession Tax a person has to pay tax for the full year even if he was not engaged in any profession, trade, calling or employment for a period of 3 months in that year.

A. True

B. False

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For the purpose of Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 the term "employee" does not include

A. Substitute employee

B. Casual Employee

C. Apprentice

D. All of the above

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In case of Permanent Total Disablement the loss of earning capacity should be 80% or more.

A. True

B. False

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The amount of Provident Fund contribution is calculated on

A. Basic

B. Basic + Dearness Allowance

C. Basic + Dearness Allowance + Commission

D. None of the above

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The period in respect of which salary/wages are paid is known as __________ period.

A. Weekly

B. Wage

C. Remuneration

D. None of the above

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Employees' State Insurance Fund is administered by the

A. Central Government

B. State Government

C. Employees' State Insurance Corporation

D. Standing Committee

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For the purpose of Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 "employee" does not include casual employee.

A. True

B. False

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The family of Mrs.Anamika Roy, covered by Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 means

A. Her husband and children, if any

B. Her parents and parents-in-law, if any

C. Her deceased son's wife and children, if any

D. All of the above

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The value of perquisites is to be included in salary for determining the amount of Professional Tax payable.

A. True

B. False

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The employer can reduce the salary payable to an employee in order to reduce contribution payable under Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 by filling up Form II

A. True

B. False

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Form 12A, in relation to Provident Fund, is to be submitted within _________ of each month.

A. 5th

B. 15th

C. 25th

D. 30th

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Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 is applicable in an establishment where work is carried on without the aid of power.

A. True

B. False

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In the state of West Bengal, in case the annual Professional Tax liability for a year exceeds Rs.3,000, Form III is to be submitted within

A. 30 days from the end of the quarter

B. 21 days from the end of the quarter

C. The last day of the quarter

D. None of the above

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The average balance in the account of a deceased person under Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme is Rs.20,000 during the last 12 months and Rs.27,000 during the period of his membership. The amount payable to the nominee of the deceased employee u

A. Rs.20,000

B. Rs.27,000

C. Rs.47,000

D. Rs. 7,000

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The amount of funeral expenses available under Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948 is _____________.

A. Rs.1,000

B. Rs.1,500

C. Rs.2,500

D. Rs.5,000

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"Appropriate Government" , under Employees' State Insurance Act, in relation to an establishment under the control of the Central Government means ______________ .

A. Local Authority

B. State Government

C. Central Government

D. ESI Commissioner

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An establishment is incorporated on 01.10.2000. The number of employees working in it reached 20 on 15.05.2001. The establishment will be covered under the Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 from

A. 01.04.2003

B. 15.05.2001

C. 01.10.2003

D. 15.05.2004

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In case a person is covered by more than 1 entry of the Schedule relating to Professional Tax, the amount of Professional Tax payable by the person is the highest rate of tax payable under those entries.

A. True

B. False

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The Employees' State Insurance Corporation is established by the State Government.

A. True

B. False

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The maximum amount of Professional Tax payable in a year is _____________ .

A. Rs.1,000

B. Rs.1,500

C. Rs.2,000

D. Rs.2,500

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Professional Tax is levied for the benefit of the professional persons only.

A. True

B. False

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The minimum amount of inspection charges to be paid by the employer in case of Provident Fund Scheme is ___________ per month.

A. Re.1

B. Rs.2

C. Rs.5

D. Rs.10

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Professional Tax Clearance Certificate is valid for a maximum period of 12 months.

A. True

B. False

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In order to take advance for marriage, against Provident Fund, the employee has to submit the marriage certificate.

A. True

B. False

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The Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is applicable in case of any factory / establishment employing

A. 20 employees

B. 20 or more employees

C. More than 20 employees

D. None of the above

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The amount of funeral expenses is paid to

A. The spouse of the insured person

B. The legal representative

C. The eldest surviving male member of the family

D. The eldest surviving member of the family

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Employees' State Insurance Fund is administered by the State Government.

A. True

B. False

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_____________ is used for submission of Professional Tax Return.

A. Form II

B. Form III

C. Form IV

D. None of the above