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 1
In a wider sense, industrial relations can transgress into areas beyond employment, such as what?
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Explanation:
The text states that in a wider sense, IR "may transgress to the areas of quality control, marketing, price fixation and distribution of profits, among others".
Question 2
One of the 'Future Requirements' for industrial relations policy mentioned in the text is the depoliticisation of what?
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Explanation:
The document lists "Depoliticisation of Trade Unions" as a future requirement.
Question 3
Which of the following is listed as a function of an Employers' Association?
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Explanation:
A function of the Employers' Association is "Representing the owners in collective bargaining with the employees or government...".
Question 4
What is one of the key objectives of the International Labor Code (ILC) established by the ILO?
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Explanation:
An International Labor Code (ILC) "was set up to establish the recommendations and conventions for minimum international labour standards".
Question 5
The International Labor Code (ILC) aimed to look into all the following matters EXCEPT?
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Explanation:
The ILC looked into matters like wages, holidays, women employment, safety, and industrial relations, but not directly into the employer's profit margins .
Question 6
Besides the Defense of India Rules, which of the following was a wartime ordinance that marked state intervention in IR?
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Explanation:
The text mentions "the Defense of India Rules (Rule 81 A), National Service (Technical Personnel) Ordinance, and the Essential Service (Maintenance) Ordinance" as wartime measures.
Question 7
The Trade unions and the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bill, which was severely criticized and viewed as an attempt to destroy the union movement, was passed in which year?
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Explanation:
The government "passed the Trade unions and the Industrial Disputes (Amendment) Bill, 1988".
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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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