Important Laws on Social Protection

6. The Right to Education Act (RTE) was enacted in which year?
a) 2008
b) 2009
c) 2010
d) 2011

7. The RTE Act guarantees free and compulsory education to children in the age group of:
a) 3-6 years
b) 6-10 years
c) 10-14 years
d) 14-18 years

8. The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017, increased the duration of paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to:
a) 16 weeks
b) 20 weeks
c) 24 weeks
d) 26 weeks

9. The Employees’ State Insurance (ESI) Act provides for medical, cash, and other benefits to:
a) Industrial workers
b) Agricultural workers
c) Government employees
d) Self-employed individuals

10. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) is responsible for the administration of which act?
a) Employees’ Compensation Act
b) Payment of Gratuity Act
c) Employees’ Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act
d) Minimum Wages Act