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Movement of the Working Class

3 UPSC Prelims MCQs tagged "Movement of the Working Class". Free practice with answer keys, explanations, and timed mock tests on Anantam IAS.

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  1. Who among the following were the founders of the “Hind Mazdoor Sabha” established in…

    Who among the following were the founders of the "Hind Mazdoor Sabha" established in 1948?

    1. AB. Krishna Pillai, E.M.S. Namboodiripad and K.C. George
    2. BJayaprakash Narayan, Deen Day al Upadhyay and M.N. Roy
    3. CC.P. Ramaswamy Iyer, K. Kamaraj and Veeresalingam Pantulu
    4. DAshok Mehta, T.S. Ramanujam and G.G. Mehta
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    The Hind Mazdoor Sabha (HMS) wasn't founded by a single person, but by a group of socialists, Forward Bloc followers, and independent unionists in 1948.

    Here's a list of some key figures involved - Basawon Singh (Sinha) - Ashok Mehta - R.S. Ruikar - Maniben Kara - Shibnath Banerjee - R.A. Khedgikar - T.S. Ramanujam - V.S. Mathur - G.G. Mehta

    It's important to note that R.S. Ruikar was elected as the first President and Ashok Mehta became the General Secretary of the HMS.

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    History UPSC 2018 Hard

  2. Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view…

    Consider the following statements: 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. 2. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    1. A1 only
    2. B2 only
    3. CBoth 1 and 2
    4. DNeither 1 nor 2
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B

    Statement 1 is incorrect. The Factories Act of 1881 did not address worker wages or the formation of trade unions. Its primary focus was on improving working conditions, especially for children. It limited working hours for children, prohibited child labour under a certain age, and mandated breaks during the workday.

    Statement 2 is correct. N.M. Lokhande is indeed considered a pioneer of the labour movement in British India. He actively campaigned for better working conditions and worker rights.

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    History UPSC 2017 Hard

  3. The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for –

    The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 provided for -

    1. Athe participation of workers in the management of industries.
    2. Barbitrary powers to the management to quell industrial disputes.
    3. Can intervention by the British Court in the event of a trade dispute.
    4. Da system of tribunals and a ban on strikes.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D

    The Trade Disputes Act of 1929 was enacted to provide a mechanism for the settlement of industrial disputes. It established a system of Courts of Inquiry and Boards of Conciliation (tribunals) to investigate and mediate conflicts between employers and employees. Regarding strikes, the Act imposed significant restrictions: it prohibited strikes and lock-outs in public utility services (such as railways, post, and water supply) without a 14-day prior notice. Additionally, it declared illegal any strike or lock-out that had objectives other than the furtherance of a trade dispute within a specific industry or was intended to coerce the government through widespread public hardship. This effectively banned general and political strikes.

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    History UPSC 2017 Hard