In this post we have shared the Gauhati University BCom 6th Semester Industrial Relations and Labour Laws Question Paper 2018. This Question Paper is highly valuable for exam preparation as it provides a concise overview of the questions asked in the Guwahati University BCom 6th semester examination of 2018.
GAUHATI UNIVERSITY
BCom 6th Semester
Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
(Honours)
Sample Question Paper 2018
Full Marks: 80
Time: 3 Hours
(The figures in the margin indicate full marks for the questions.)
Q1. Objective Type Questions
Answer the following as directed (1 × 10 = 10)
1. The concept of "Industrial Democracy" means:
(a) Democratic rights of the workers
(b) Workers’ participation in decision-making
(c) Right to vote in public elections
(d) None of the above
2. Under the Factories Act, 1948, a "child" is defined as a person who has not completed:
(a) 12 years of age
(b) 14 years of age
(c) 15 years of age
(d) 18 years of age
3. Which section of the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 provides for Works Committees?
(a) Section 3
(b) Section 5
(c) Section 7
(d) Section 9
4. The Trade Union Act, 1926 requires a minimum of how many members for registration of a trade union?
(a) 5
(b) 7
(c) 10
(d) 15
5. The principle of "Equal pay for equal work" is recognized under:
(a) Article 39 of the Constitution
(b) The Equal Remuneration Act
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
6. What is the maximum number of members allowed in a Unit Council under workers' participation in management?
(a) 10
(b) 12
(c) 15
(d) 20
7. Under which Act is "retrenchment" defined?
(a) The Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
(b) The Factories Act, 1948
(c) The Payment of Wages Act, 1936
(d) None of the above
8. The Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946 requires standing orders to be:
(a) Certified by a Certifying Officer
(b) Prepared by employees
(c) Signed by a Labour Tribunal
(d) Approved by trade unions
9. Workers are entitled to an annual leave with wages under the Factories Act, 1948. (True/False)
10. "Adjudication" refers to voluntary settlement of industrial disputes. (True/False)
Q2. Short Questions
Answer the following in brief (2 × 5 = 10)
1. Define "collective bargaining."
2. Write two duties of a Labour Welfare Officer under the Factories Act, 1948.
3. Mention two impacts of strikes on employers.
4. Write any two features of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936.
5. What is the principle of natural justice in grievance handling?
Q3. Short Answer Questions
Answer any four questions (5 × 4 = 20)
1. Explain the objectives of workers’ participation in management.
2. Discuss the causes of indiscipline in industrial organizations.
3. What are the different levels of workers’ participation in management?
4. Explain the main provisions of the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946.
5. Discuss the role of trade unions in collective bargaining.
6. What are the health and safety provisions under the Factories Act, 1948?
Q4. Long Answer Questions
Answer any four questions (10 × 4 = 40)
1. Discuss the statutory machinery for resolving industrial disputes in India.
2. Explain the causes of industrial disputes and measures to prevent them.
3. Discuss the provisions relating to layoff and retrenchment under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947.
4. Analyze the role of grievance redressal machinery in maintaining industrial harmony.
5. Explain the importance and process of collective bargaining in India.
6. Evaluate the role of the State in promoting sound Industrial Relations.
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