The 'Maternity Benefit Act' was enacted in India in which year? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Maternity Benefit Act' was enacted in India in which year?
A. 1976
B. 1961
C. 1956
D. 1972
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Maternity Benefit Act was enacted in 1961.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Economy Set 1 Questions

Question #1
Opportunity cost is the value of:
A. the total money spent
B. the next best alternative foregone
C. the cheapest available alternative
D. all possible alternatives foregone

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Opportunity cost is the value of the next best alternative forgone.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #2
The concept of 'Natural Rate of Unemployment' is associated with which school of thought?
A. Monetarist economics
B. Classical economics only
C. Marxian economics
D. Keynesian economics

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Milton Friedman and Edmund Phelps developed the concept of the natural rate of unemployment, which is the unemployment rate consistent with stable inflation in the long run.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1
Question #3
Which of the following is a characteristic of a developing economy?
A. Dualistic economic structure
B. High rate of capital accumulation
C. Low dependence on foreign trade
D. High productivity in agriculture

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Developing economies often exhibit dualism — coexistence of a modern industrial sector and a traditional agricultural sector with low productivity.

This question belongs to: Economy GK Economy Set 1