Employees Provident Fund 1952 MCQ
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation is the government body that is responsible for running the largest mandatory state pension scheme in India. The EPFO assists the Central Board in administering a compulsory provident fund, pension and insurance plans for the Indian workforce
Employees Provident Fund 1952 MCQ
11. No court inferior to that of ………………….class shall try any offence under this Act
A. High Court
B. Musiff Court
C. Presidency Magistrate or a Magistrate of the first class
D. Sureme Court
12. Which of the following statements about Central Board are true?
(i) The Central Provident Fund Commissioner is the Ex officio member of the Central Board
(ii) The Central Board shall maintain proper accounts of its income and expenditure in such form and in such manner as the Central Government may, after consultation with the Comptroller and Auditor-General of India, specify in the Scheme
(iii) Central Board shall submit annual report of its work and activities to the Central Government
A. i & ii
B. ii & iii
C. i 7& ii
D. i , ii & iii
13. Which of the following statements about The Employees’ Provident Funds and (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act are true?
a. The Act is not applicable to cooperative societies employing less than 50 persons working with the aid of power.
b. It makes provision for pension scheme, including family pension.
c. There is no wage limit to be covered under the Act.
d. The Act has a provision relating to Employees’ Deposit-linked Insurance Scheme.
A. a, b & d
B. a & c
C. b, c & d
D. a, c & d
14. Under this act, “Insurance Fund” means ……………
A. Medical Insurance Fund
B. Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme
C. Unit Linked Insurance Plan
D. Employees’ Group Accident Insurance
15. The Central Government has amended the ceiling for contributions under the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF Act) and the Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Scheme, 1952 (EPF Scheme) from ———– to ———–, with effect from 1 September 2014.
A. Rs. 7500/- to Rs. 15000/-
B. Rs. 6500/- to Rs.13000/-
C. Rs. 6500/- to Rs.15000/-
D. Rs. 5000/- to Rs.12000/-
16. When did The Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act , come into force?
A. 01 April 1956
B. 01 March 1957
C. 01 May 1950
D. 4 March 1952
17. Which section of The Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 deals with Priority of payment of contributions over other debts.?
A. Section 12 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
B. Section 11 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
C. Section 14 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
D. Section 20 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
18. Which section of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952 deals with Authorising certain employers to maintain provident fund accounts_ ?
A. Section 16A of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
B. Section 14 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
C. Section 13A of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
D. Section 18 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
19. Section 15 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952deals with_______?
A. Power to exemp
B. Special provisions relating to existing provident funds.
C. Power to recover damages
D. Power to make rules.
20. Mode of recovery of moneys due from employers, is provided in section____ of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
A. Section 5 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
B. Section 2 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
C. Section 8 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
D. Section 3 of the Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provisions Act 1952
