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Question 29
The Minimum Wages Act, 1948, initially applied to agricultural employment and how many other employments listed in the Schedule?
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Explanation:
The document says, "Initially it applied to agricultural employment and 12 other employments as mentioned in the Schedule to the Act..."
Question 30
What does "Wages" under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, include that is often debated in other acts?
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Explanation:
The text clarifies that "It includes house rent allowance..." under this specific act.
Question 31
The appropriate Government can refrain from fixing minimum wages for a scheduled employment if the total number of employees in the whole state is less than what number?
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Explanation:
Section 3 allows the government to refrain from fixing rates "in which there are in the whole state less than one thousand employees in such employment."
Question 32
A minimum rate of wage fixed under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, may consist of a basic rate of wages and what other component?
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Explanation:
Section 4 provides for "a basic rate of wages and a special allowance at a rate to be adjusted to variation in the cost of living index..."
Question 33
What is one of the two methods the appropriate Government can use for fixing or revising minimum wages?
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Explanation:
The two methods listed are appointing committees or publishing proposals for public feedback.
Question 34
Is the advice given by a committee appointed under Section 5 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, binding on the Government?
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Explanation:
The text clarifies, "A committee appointed under Sec. 5 is only an advisory body. The Government is not bound to accept its recommendation in every case."
Question 35
What is the purpose of the Central Advisory Board appointed under Section 8 of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
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Explanation:
The Board's purpose is "(a) for the purpose of advising the Central and State Governments... and (b) for coordinating the work of the Advisory Boards."
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