INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

QUESTION BANK
2024

Write short notes on the following:

1) ESI Corporation
2) Concept of Minimum Wage.
3) Full Bench Formula
4) Safety Measures provided under the Factories Act, 1948.
5) Provisions under Constitution of India regarding the prohibition of Child Labour
6) Types of Wages
7) Powers of the Controlling Authority in Payment of Gratuity Act
8) Write a note on Rights of the Workers in Unorganized sector
9) Role of Inspectors
10) Evolution of Social Security laws in India
11) Right to claim Bonus.
12) Living Wages.
13) Working Hours of Adult
14) Provisions on safety of workmen under the Factories Act,1948
15) Constitutional provisions and safeguards on the prohibition of Child Labour.
16) Air India v/s Narghese Meerza Case.
17) Write a note on Controlling Authority in Payment of Gratuity Act
18) Problems of the Workers in Unorganized sector
19) Occupier under Factories Act, 1948.
20) Discuss the importance of Social Security laws in India
21) Types of Bonus.
22) Write a note on Fair Wages
23) Working Hours of Adult.
24) Provisions on benefits of workmen under the ESI Act,1948
25) Technical Advisory Committee on protection of children from Child Labour
26) Explain the landmark case, Bandhua Mukti Morcha V/s Union of India
27) Write a note on Narghese Meerza case.
28) Problems of the Workers in Unorganized sector
29) Occupier under Factories Act, 1948
30) Discuss the forfeiture of gratuity
 Long answer type questions:

1) Discuss the Concept, types and Role of Bonus as a right claimed by the workers with
reference to the Landmark case of Rashtriya Mill Majdoor Sangh V/s Mill Owners
Association, Bombay.
2) In view of the landmark Vishakha and recently in R.G. Kar Intern Doctor Case,
discuss in detail the provisions available and steps taken by the Indian Judiciary &
Legislature for ensuring the safety and security measures for women against sexual
harassment at workplaces.
3) Considering and understanding the health concerns of a mother during her maternity
period, eventually gave birth to concept of Maternity Benefit for working women,
discuss the provisions in law.
4) Describe in brief the provisions laid down under the Indian Constitution & the Child
Labour (Prohibition &Regulation) Act 1986 for safeguarding the rights of children
against employing children at tender age.
5) Write an explanatory note on Salient Features of the Factories Act, 1948.
6) Discuss the role and impact of Bandhua Mukti Morcha v/s UOI case in protection of
the rights of the workers.
7) Write an explanatory note on concept of Gratuity discussing the role and importance
of Sections 4, 6 & 7 of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
8) With special reference to the Bhawri Devi Case, discuss in detail the provisions
ensuring the safety and security measures for women against sexual harassment at
workplaces and role of judiciary in protection of women.
9) Describe in brief the concept and definition of employee and different types of
disablement explaining the provisions related to the benefits under the Employees
State Insurance Act, 1948.
10) In the light of Narghese Meerza case discuss the concept of Maternity Benefit for
working women, discuss the provisions under Labour laws.
11) Define Bonus, its types explaining the provisions dealing with the eligibility and
criteria of disqualifications to avail bonus under the Bonus Act, 1965.
12) Explain in detail the safety measures under the Factories Act and cite the
constitutional provisions ensuring safety of female workers endured by the state.
13) Discuss the active role of judiciary in protection of women citing relevant provisions
under Constitution and Labour Laws ensuring the safety and security of women
against sexual harassment at workplaces.
14) Write an explanatory note on concept of Gratuity discussing the role and importance
of Sections 4, 6 & 7 in the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.
15) Fair & Equitable wages and equal pay for equal work are the two essential factors to
test the employment base, discuss the provisions under Labour laws.
 Multiple choice questions:

1. The Payment of Bonus Act is of which Year:

a) 1924 b) 1972 c) 1965 d) 1973

2. The workers get additional wages based upon their efficiency in addition to the
minimum guaranteed wages.
a) Piece Rate System b) Incentive Wage Plan c) Time Rate System d) None of above

3. The statutory welfare schemes include which of following

a) Drinking Water b) First aid appliances c) Changing room d) Urinals

4. The concept of Employment Injury is a concept described in which of the following Act
a) Minimum Wages Act
b) Employees State Insurance Act
c) Employees Compensation Act
d) The Payment of Gratuity Act

5. The act that was enacted to safeguard the interests of workers, mostly in the unorganized sector
by providing for the fixation of minimum wages in certain specified employments. The president is
the real head of the state
a) Payment of Wages Act
b) Payment of Bonus Act
c) The Minimum Wages Act.
d) Factories Act.

6. Which of the following case is related to the safety & security of woman at workplace?
a) Berubari Case b) Bhawri Devi Case c) Shah Bano Case d) None of the above

7. Under the Factories Act how many weekly hours an adult worker is required to work in any
week in a factory as prescribed?
a) 9 Hrs. b) 8 Hrs. c) 12Hrs. d) None of the above

8. Under the Constitution of India which Article was added on primary education of children?
a) Art. 23 b) Art. 21-A c) Art. 21 d) Art. 23-A

9. Which of the following case is related to the safety & security of woman at workplace?
a) Berubari Case b) Bhawri Devi Case c) Shah Bano Case d) None of above

10. Crèche is to be provided in case of how many female employees are working in a factory
a) 40 b) 50 c) 25 d) 30

11. The prohibition of Child Labour is dealt under which Article of the Constitution:
a) Art. 23 b) Art. 24 c) Art. 21 d) Art. 25

12. Which section provides for the washing facilities for male and female workers under the
Factories Act, 1948?
a) Sec 41. b) Sec 43. c) Sec 42. d) Sec 45.

13. Equal Work is equivalent to equal pay is laid down under which of the following cases?
a) M C Mehta v UOI
b) Randhir Singh v. UOI
c) PUDR v. UOI
d) Excel Wear v. UOI
14. Which of the following case is known for the violation of fundamental rights of
children guaranteed under Article 24
a) MC Mehta V/s State of Tamil Nadu
b) Bangalore Water Supply V/s A. Rajappa & Ors.
c) People’s Union for Democratic Rights V/s Union of India
d) Bandhua Mukti Morcha V/s Union of India

15. What are the problems of unorganized workers?

a) Less job security b) No leave c) No Paid Holidays d) All of the above

16. The Payment of Gratuity Act is of which Year:

a) 1924 b) 1972 c) 1965 d) 1973

17. Penalties under the EPF Act, 1952 are provided under which section
a) Section 13 b) section 15 c) section 14 d) section 16

18. The statutory welfare schemes include which of following

a) Drinking Water b) First aid appliances c) Changing room d) Urinals

19. The payment of Minimum Bonus is provided under which section of the Bonus Act, 1965.
a) Section 10 b) Section 11 c) Section 8 d) Section 9

20. Equal Work is equivalent to equal pay principle was laid down under which of the
following cases?
a) Randhir Singh v. UOI b) MC Mehta v. UOI c) PUDR v. UOI d) Excel Wear v.UOI.

21. The provisions regarding protection and prohibition of Child Labour provided under which Article
of the Constitution:
a) Art. 23 b) Art. 24 c) Art. 21 d) Art. 25

22. Which of the following are the problems of unorganized workers.

a) Less job security
b) No leave
c) No Paid Holidays
d) All of the above

23. The constitutional right to maternity leave as a fundamental right under Article 21 was upheld by
the Supreme Court in which of the case.
a) Preeti Singh v State of U.P
b) Municipal Corp. Delhi v. Female Workers
c) Satakshi Mishra v. State of UP
d) None of the above

24. Landmark case related to the safety & security of woman at workplace?
a) Berubari Case
b) Bhawri Devi Case
c) Shah Bano Case
d) None of the above

25. Which section provides for the liability of occupier of factories for excessive sickness
benefit under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948?
a) Sec 60. b) Sec 52. c) Sec 69. d) Sec 45.
26. The prohibition on the employment of young person i.e. children laid down under which
section of the Factories Act:
a) Section 77 b) Section 57 c) Section 67 d) Section 87

27. Employment Injury is a concept under which of the following.

a) Minimum Wages Act
b) Employees State Insurance Act
c) The payment of Gratuity Act
d) Employees Compensation Act

28. Right to payment of Maternity Benefits provided under which section of the Maternity
Benefit Act, 1961.
a) Section 9 b) Section 4 c) Section 6 d) Section 5.

29. Which of the following principle was laid down in the case of Randhir Singh v. UOI?
a) Equal Work is equivalent to equal pay
b) No Work no Pay
c) Bonus as a right and claim
d) All of the above

30. The act that was enacted to safeguard the interests of workers, mostly in the unorganized sector by
providing for the fixation of minimum wages in certain specified employments.
a) Payment of Wages Act
b) Payment of Bonus Act
c) The Minimum Wages Act.
d) Factories Act.

31. Under the Factories Act, who decides how many weekly hours an adult worker is required to
work in any week in a factory as prescribed?
a) Occupier. b) Manager. c) Inspector. d) None of the above

32. Disqualification to Bonus is regarded in which of the following:

a) Fraud of employee b) Misappropriation c) Misbehavior of employee d) All of above

33. Which of the following case is related to the safety & security of woman at workplace?
a) Olga Tellis Case
b) Vishakha Case
c) Bangalore Water Supply Case
d) None of the above

34. The Quantum of Gratuity is specified under which section of the Payment of Gratuity
Act a) Sec 4(6). b) Sec 4(2) c) Sec 4 (3). d) Sec 4 (5)

35. Which section provides for the washing facilities for male and female workers under the
Factories Act, 1948?
a) Sec 41. b) Sec 43. c) Sec 42. d) Sec 45.

36. Employees Provident Fund Appellate Tribunal is provided under which of the section of the EPF
Act, 1952.
a) Section 4 D b) Section 6A c) Section 7D d) None of the above

37. Maternity leave was claimed as a fundamental right under Article 21 in which of the case.
a) Satakshi Mishra v. State of UP
b) Municipal Corp. Delhi v. Female Workers
c) Preeti Singh v State of U.P
d) None of the above

38. Equal Work is equivalent to equal pay is laid down under which of the following cases?
a) M C Mehta v UOI
b) Randhir Singh v. UOI
c) PUDR v. UOI
d) Excel Wear v. UOI