Prepare for the 2025 EPFO and UPSC Exams with this complete set of Industrial Relations MCQs with Answers and Explanations. These practice questions cover Trade Unions, Collective Bargaining, Labour Welfare, Industrial Disputes, and Employee Relations. Each question includes a short, clear explanation so you can learn faster.
Industrial Relations builds a strong understanding of how employers, employees, and management work together. Good relations improve productivity and reduce conflict. For this reason, this topic is one of the most important parts of the EPFO exam.
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Question 64
What is the primary role of a 'shop steward' as a 'character' in the industrial relations system?
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Explanation:
A shop steward is a representative of workers at the workplace level, making them a 'character' whose role is studied.
Question 65
In the Gandhian approach, what is the ultimate aim of the 'trusteeship' system?
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Explanation:
The theory "aimed at achieving economic equality and the material advancement of the 'have-nots' in a capitalist society by non-violent means".
Question 66
The IR Code, 2020, states that the agreement reached with the negotiating union or council shall be binding on whom?
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Explanation:
The text states the agreement "shall be binding on the workers" but notes that the code "fails to clarify if the agreement... shall be binding on all unionised workers who belong to different unions".
Question 67
What is a key reason that having 'outside leadership' in unions is sometimes seen as necessary in India?
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Explanation:
"in the present situation, without strong political backing, a workers' organization cannot often bargain successfully with a strong employer".
Question 68
The introduction of what is seen as a logical step for state intervention when the state itself holds large stakes in the industrial sector?
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"State intervention in the IRS is logical also when the state holds large stakes in the industrial sector of the economy".
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You can start by practicing questions daily. Review the answers and note any mistakes. Over time, you will improve your accuracy and confidence. To get deeper insights, visit trusted resources like the Ministry of Labour and Employment and the International Labour Organization These sites provide helpful updates on labour policies and industrial standards.
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Important: To unlock the free PDF download, you must attempt all MCQs in this set. This ensures complete practice, boosts your exam readiness, and allows you to download a full PDF for offline study anytime, anywhere.
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