11. Which section of the act states the conditions for eligibility of benefits? A. section 18 B. section 5 C. section 10 D. section 8 ✅ The correct answer is option B.
12. The maternity benefit act’s objectives were achieved by the enactment of _______________ A. factories act, 1948 B. payment of wages act, 1936 C. employees state insurance act of 1948 D. standing orders act, 1946 ✅ The correct answer is option C.
13. What is the amount of medical bonus entitled to a woman who is also entitled to receive maternity benefit? A. 3500 rupees B. 5000 rupees C. 2000 rupees D. 1500 rupees ✅ The correct answer is option A.
14. As per section 9, for how many weeks a woman is entitled for leave in case of a miscarriage? A. 3 weeks B. 9 weeks C. 1 week D. 6 weeks ✅ The correct answer is option D.
15. As per section 18, if an employer discharges or dismisses a woman during or on account of her absence from work during the maternity leave, then what is the punishment faced by an employer? A. 3 months or more and will extend to 1 year B. 6 months or more and will extend to 2 years C. 3 months or more and will extend to 2 years D. none of the above ✅ The correct answer is option A.
16. How many weeks in advance a written notice for maternity leave has to be given to the employer by the expecting women? A. 4 weeks B. 7 weeks C. 1 week D. 8 weeks ✅ The correct answer is option B.
17. Till what age of the child will a mother get 2 nursing breaks in the course of her daily work? A. 12 months B. 6 months C. 18 months D. 15 months ✅ The correct answer is option D.