Labour Officer – 100 One-Liner MCQs

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1. The Constitution of Pakistan was adopted in 1973.


2. The minimum age for admission to employment under child labour laws is generally 14 years.


3. The Labour Department works under the provincial government.


4. ILO stands for International Labour Organization.


5. The headquarters of ILO is in Geneva, Switzerland.


6. Pakistan became a member of ILO in 1947.


7. The Factories Act was enacted in 1934.


8. A factory generally requires 10 or more workers with power.


9. Wages are usually paid in legal tender currency.


10. Overtime is work performed beyond prescribed working hours.


11. Labour laws aim to protect workers' rights.


12. The Industrial Relations Act deals with employer-employee relations.


13. Trade unions represent workers.


14. Collective bargaining is negotiation between employers and workers.


15. Labour courts settle industrial disputes.


16. EOBI stands for Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution.


17. EOBI was established in 1976.


18. Social Security provides benefits to insured workers.


19. Maternity benefits are provided to female workers.


20. The weekly holiday is generally one day per week.


21. Occupational safety focuses on workplace safety.


22. The minimum wage is fixed by the government.


23. Child labour is prohibited in hazardous occupations.


24. Apprenticeship is a form of training.


25. Labour inspection ensures compliance with labour laws.


26. The Industrial Relations Act recognizes trade unions.


27. The Labour Officer is responsible for enforcement of labour laws.


28. Workers' compensation is paid for employment injuries.


29. The right to form associations is guaranteed under Article 17.


30. Equal pay means equal wages for equal work.


31. Human Resource Management deals with employees.


32. Gratuity is a retirement benefit.


33. Pension is a form of social security benefit.


34. Strike means temporary cessation of work by workers.


35. Lockout is declared by the employer.


36. Conciliation aims at settlement of disputes.


37. Arbitration involves a neutral third party.


38. Labour welfare improves workers' well-being.


39. The Employees' Compensation Act covers workplace injuries.


40. The Constitution ensures the dignity of labour.


41. Industrial peace promotes economic growth.


42. Collective bargaining agents are elected by workers.


43. The Labour Officer may inspect industrial establishments.


44. Occupational diseases arise due to work conditions.


45. Working hours are regulated by labour laws.


46. Labour legislation protects employees.


47. Trade union registration is governed by labour laws.


48. Employment contracts define terms of employment.


49. A labour dispute may involve wages.


50. The ILO was established in 1919.


51. The United Nations was established in 1945.


52. Pakistan joined the United Nations in 1947.


53. The National Assembly is the lower house.


54. The Senate is the upper house.


55. The capital of Pakistan is Islamabad.


56. The largest province by area is Balochistan.


57. The largest city of Pakistan is Karachi.


58. The national language of Pakistan is Urdu.


59. The official language of Pakistan is English.


60. Quaid-e-Azam was born in 1876.


61. Allama Iqbal delivered the Allahabad Address in 1930.


62. Pakistan came into existence on 14 August 1947.


63. The first Governor-General of Pakistan was Muhammad Ali Jinnah.


64. The first Prime Minister of Pakistan was Liaquat Ali Khan.


65. The Objective Resolution was passed in 1949.


66. The first Constitution of Pakistan was enforced in 1956.


67. The second Constitution was enforced in 1962.


68. The current Constitution was enforced in 1973.


69. The judiciary interprets laws.


70. The Supreme Court is the highest court of Pakistan.


71. Fundamental Rights are provided in the Constitution.


72. The right to education is under Article 25-A.


73. Pakistan is a federal republic.


74. The National Minimum Wage is announced by the government.


75. Inflation decreases the purchasing power of money.


76. GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product.


77. Unemployment means lack of jobs.


78. Labour force includes employed and unemployed job seekers.


79. Productivity means output per worker.


80. Human capital refers to skills and knowledge.


81. A budget is a statement of income and expenditure.


82. Tax is a compulsory payment to the government.


83. Direct tax is paid directly by the taxpayer.


84. Indirect tax is imposed on goods and services.


85. The State Bank of Pakistan is the central bank.


86. The currency of Pakistan is the Rupee.


87. Labour migration means movement of workers.


88. Workplace harassment is prohibited by law.


89. Gender discrimination in employment is illegal.


90. Occupational health deals with workers' health.


91. Safety training reduces accidents.


92. Human rights apply to all individuals.


93. The Labour Officer may conduct inspections.


94. Labour welfare centers provide worker services.


95. Employment records are maintained by the employer.


96. Industrial relations affect productivity.


97. Mediation is a method of dispute resolution.


98. Social dialogue involves employers, workers, and government.


99. Decent work is promoted by the ILO.


100. The primary objective of labour laws is protection of workers and industrial harmony.