2020
B.Com (VI Semester) Examination
COMMERCE
Paper : BCM–604 (Group–B) (Old Course)
( Labour Laws in India )
Full Marks : 80
Pass Marks : 35%
Time : Three Hours
1. Answer any five of the following questions : 2×5=10
(a) Cite five objectives of labour laws.
(b) Define ‘factory’ as per the Factories Act, 1948.
(c) Define ‘industrial dispute’.
(d) What is a remuneration?
(e) Define ‘labour welfare’.
(f) Define ‘minimum wages’.
(g) Explain the term ‘labour’.
Section—II
2. Answer any four of the following questions : 5×4=20
(a) Elaborate the emerging issues and future trends in labour laws.
(b) Explain the various features of the Plantation Act, 1951.
(c) Explain the salient features of the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947.
(d) Analyze the significance of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976.
(e) Explain prominent provisions of the Miscellaneous Act, 1952.
(f) Briefly discuss the role of the Indian Constitution in labour legislation.
(g) Explain the relevant provisions of the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 which lead workers to financial strength.
(h) What is minimum wages as per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948?
Section—III
3. Answer any five of the following questions : 10×5=50
(a) Discuss the various provisions of the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.
(b) Write a short note on Employees Provident Fund.
(c) Discuss the various preventive and settlement measures adopted by an organization as per the Industrial Dispute Act, 1947.
(d) Throw light on objectives and essence of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
(e) Discuss the various provisions of the Factories Act, 1948.
(f) Classify the various labour legislations and briefly highlight their relative importances.
(g) “Amenities and services enhance the physical efficiency of workers.” Elaborate this statement.
(h) Who is Welfare Officer? Discuss its role in creating confidence among workers.
(i) What are the obstacles on implementing labour laws in India? Explain in detail.
