Workman’s Compensation & ESI Acts MCQ Quiz | Occupational Health

Welcome to the quiz on Workman’s Compensation & ESI Acts, a crucial topic in Occupational Health for MBBS students. This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the key provisions, differences, and applications of these two landmark legislations in India, which form the bedrock of social security for industrial workers. You will encounter 25 multiple-choice questions covering eligibility criteria, types of benefits, contribution schemes, and the administrative framework of both acts. This self-assessment will help reinforce your knowledge and prepare you for your examinations. After submitting your answers, you can review your score and download a PDF version of all questions with the correct answers for future reference. Good luck!

1. The Workman’s Compensation Act, 1923, has been renamed to:

2. The ESI Act, 1948, is applicable to non-seasonal factories employing:

3. The liability to pay compensation under the Workman’s Compensation Act rests entirely with the:

4. Which of the following is NOT a primary benefit provided under the ESI Act, 1948?

5. The contribution to the ESI scheme is made by:

6. The phrase “arising out of and in the course of employment” is a crucial condition for claiming compensation under:

7. Which schedule of the Workman’s Compensation Act, 1923, lists the occupational diseases?

8. Sickness Benefit under the ESI Act is payable for a maximum period of:

9. The administration of the ESI Scheme is entrusted to the:

10. Under the ESI Act, Maternity Benefit is provided for a period of:

11. A key difference between the WCA and ESI Act is that the WCA is based on employer’s liability, while the ESI Act is based on:

12. In case of a fatal accident under WCA, who among the following is NOT considered a ‘dependant’ for compensation?

13. The current monthly wage ceiling for an employee to be covered under the ESI Act is:

14. If an employee is covered under the ESI Act, can the employer be sued under the Workman’s Compensation Act for the same injury?

15. The Funeral Benefit under the ESI Act provides a lump sum payment of up to:

16. The Commissioner for Workmen’s Compensation is appointed by the:

17. What is the main objective of the ESI Act, 1948?

18. The ESI contribution rate for employees is currently around:

19. The ESI contribution rate for employers is currently around:

20. Which benefit under the ESI scheme provides artificial limbs, hearing aids, and other appliances?

21. Disablement under the Workman’s Compensation Act is broadly classified into:

22. The “Doctrine of Notional Extension” is associated with determining if an accident occurred:

23. Which was the first benefit to be implemented under the ESI scheme?

24. Under WCA, compensation for permanent total disablement is calculated as a percentage of monthly wages, which is:

25. An “Insured Person” under the ESI Act is primarily:

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