The 'Employees' State Insurance Corporation' provides which type of social security? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Employees' State Insurance Corporation' provides which type of social security?
A. old age pension only
B. housing loans
C. health insurance, sickness and maternity benefits
D. education loans
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
ESIC provides health insurance, sickness, maternity and disability benefits to insured workers.

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Question #1
In the context of Indian economy, the term 'Twin Balance Sheet Problem' referred to:
A. Only external and internal debt
B. Problems of government and household balance sheets
C. Stressed balance sheets of banks and corporates
D. Only fiscal and current account deficits

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The twin balance sheet problem referred to the simultaneous stress on the balance sheets of banks (rising NPAs) and over-leveraged corporates in India during a particular period.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The 'Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs' is a part of:
A. Ministry of Commerce
B. Ministry of Finance
C. RBI
D. SEBI

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
CBIC is part of the Ministry of Finance.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
The 'reverse charge mechanism' under GST is applicable when:
A. a registered supplier sells to an unregistered recipient
B. the recipient is required to pay tax instead of the supplier
C. goods are imported only
D. goods are exported

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Under reverse charge, the recipient pays GST instead of the supplier.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1