Maternity Act, 1961 - MCQs with answers - Part II

Maternity Act, 1961 - MCQs with answers - Part II

1. State true or false:

i. Section 10 discusses about the leave for illness arising out of pregnancy.

a. True
b. False

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2. State the objectives of the act?

a. To regulate the employment of women workers in such establishments for certain period before and after child birth.

b. Application of act in every establishment being a factory, mine or plantation

c. To provide satisfactory conditions to expectant women

d. All of the above

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3. As per section 18, if an employer discharges or dismisses a woman during or on account of her absence from work during the maternity leave, then what is the punishment faced by an employer?

a. 3 months or more and will extend to 1 year
b. 6 months or more and will extend to 2 years
c. 3 months or more and will extend to 2 years
d. None of the above

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4. As per section 9, for how many weeks a woman is entitled for leave in case of a miscarriage?

a. 3 weeks
b. 9 weeks
c. 1 week
d. 6 weeks

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5. State true or false:
i. Section 17 describes the obligations of the employer under the maternity benefit act.

a. True
b. False

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