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Q329. With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements: 1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage. 2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment. 3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account. Which of the above statements are correct?

With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:

  1. All casual workers are entitled for Employees Provident Fund coverage.
  2. All casual workers are entitled for regular working hours and overtime payment.
  3. The government can by a notification specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account. Which of the above statements are correct?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)

Official Answer Key & Detailed Solution

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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2021 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (B) — 2 and 3 only

Concept & Option Breakdown

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Statement 1 is incorrect: Under the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952, EPF coverage applies only to establishments employing 20 or more persons meeting prescribed wage thresholds; thus, not all casual workers are universally covered.

Statement 2 is correct: Casual workers are entitled to fixed working hours and overtime compensation under labor laws, including the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and Factories Act, 1948.

Statement 3 is correct: Under Section 6 of the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 (amended in 2017), the appropriate government may specify by notification that employers must pay wages either by cheque or by crediting into bank accounts.

Elimination Heuristic & Exam Approach

Broad generalizations starting with 'All' (e.g., 'All casual workers are entitled...') are frequently incorrect due to thresholds and exceptions in welfare laws.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2021 (Q329)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Elections & Electoral System
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — (b) 2 and 3 only

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2021 Q329

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2021 GS Paper I Question 329 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2021 Polity (Elections & Electoral System) question is Option (B): "(b) 2 and 3 only". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2021 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Elections & Electoral System". You can explore all repeated questions from Elections & Electoral System in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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