The 'Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act' was enacted in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act' was enacted in which year?
A. 1961
B. 1948
C. 1952
D. 1956
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
EPF Act was enacted in 1952.

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Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
In the context of trade policy, the 'Optimal Tariff' argument suggests that:
A. Tariffs are always welfare-reducing for the imposing country
B. Only small countries can benefit from tariffs
C. Free trade is never optimal
D. A large country may improve its terms of trade by imposing a tariff, provided foreign retaliation is absent

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A large country can improve its terms of trade by restricting imports, thereby extracting some monopoly or monopsony rent; the optimal tariff balances this gain against the efficiency loss.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Goods and Services Tax' on port services is:
A. 5%
B. 28%
C. 18%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Port services attract 18% GST.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The concept of 'Deadweight Loss' arises due to:
A. Perfect competition
B. Efficient resource allocation
C. Free trade
D. Market distortions such as taxes, subsidies or monopolies

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Deadweight loss is the loss of economic efficiency that occurs when the equilibrium quantity is not achieved due to market imperfections or government interventions.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1