Consider the following statements under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948: (i) The Act provides for fixation and revision of minimum wages of the workers in the scheduled employments (ii) Under this Act, both Central and State

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Consider the following statements under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948: (i) The Act provides for fixation and revision of minimum wages of the workers in the scheduled employments (ii) Under this Act, both Central and State Governments are responsible for fixation and revision of minimum wages in respect of scheduled employments (iii) There is a uniformity of minimum wages within the country inspite of differences in price of essential commodities, paying capacity, productivity, local conditions, etc. (iv) The Act extends to whole of India and provides for fixing minimum rate of wages in all employments. Select the correct answer from the options given below
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (iii) and (iv)
(D) (i) and (iv).

Answer & Explanation:

Correct Answer: Option (A)

Official answer key: (A).

Topics: Minimum Wages Act, 1948

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