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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Flashcard Quiz - Page 5 of 10
Question 29
What is a key benefit for employees in maintaining sound industrial relations?
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Employees find IR useful for "Becoming a part of organizational decision-making and ensuring the betterment of the working conditions".
Question 30
What is a key benefit for employers in maintaining sound industrial relations?
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Managers can benefit by "Motivating the employees to give their best and gaining their trust and commitment".
Question 31
Under the IR Code, 2020, what happens if an employer does not get their modified standing orders certified within 6 months?
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"failing which the model shall become binding".
Question 32
Which Act specifically provides for the welfare of labour and regulates their working conditions in plantations like tea and coffee estates?
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"The Plantation Labour Act, 1951 provides for the welfare of plantation labour and regulates the conditions of work in plantations".
Question 33
Which of these is a 'prohibitive' labour law aimed at stopping a specific negative practice?
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The "Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986" is listed under 'Prohibitive Labour Laws'.
Question 34
The approach to industrial relations that draws heavily from a variety of disciplines like social sciences, humanities, and behavioural sciences is described as what?
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The text states, "The concept of industrial relations is very broad-based, drawing heavily from a variety of disciplines like social sciences, humanities, behavioural sciences, laws etc.".
Question 35
What is the primary reason the government started regulating industrial relations, after initially not intervening before the 19th century?
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The government changed its attitude and started regulating IR to "Safeguarding the interest of both the parties".
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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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