The 'Minimum Wages Act, 1948' provides for: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Minimum Wages Act, 1948' provides for:
A. Fixation of minimum rates of wages for certain employments
B. Bonus
C. Maximum wages
D. Overtime only
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The Act aims to prevent exploitation by ensuring minimum wages.

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Practice More Accountancy and Book Keeping Questions

Question #1
The Income Tax Act, 1961 classifies income under how many heads?
A. Seven
B. Six
C. Five
D. Four

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Heads of income: Salary, House property, Business/profession, Capital gains, Other sources. Total five heads.

Question #2
Hidden goodwill at the time of admission of a partner is calculated by comparing:
A. Assets and outside liabilities
B. Average profits of last 5 years
C. Super profit and normal rate of return
D. Total capital based on new partner's share and actual total capital of all partners

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Hidden goodwill is the excess of the firm's inferred total capital (based on the new partner's contribution and share) over the actual combined capital balances.

Question #3
The 'Related Party' as per AS 18 includes:
A. Government
B. Key management personnel and their relatives
C. All customers
D. All suppliers

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Related parties include key management, enterprises with control or significant influence, etc.