Consider the following statements under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 : (i) The object of this legislation does not correspond with the provisions contained in Article 42 of the Constitution of India (ii) Women employe

CS Executive · Industrial, Labour & General Laws · PYQS · June 2016
Consider the following statements under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 : (i) The object of this legislation does not correspond with the provisions contained in Article 42 of the Constitution of India (ii) Women employees are also entitled to six weeks maternity benefit in case of miscarriage (iii) A woman entitled to maternity benefit is also entitled to receive from her employer medical bonus (iv) The Act does not make provisions to safeguard the interest of pregnant women workers. Select the correct answer from the options given below
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (iv) and (i).

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (B)

Official answer key: (B).

Topics: Maternity Benefit Act, 1961

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