Question

Which of the following states the main purposes of the Maternity Benefits Act, 1961?

विकल्प

• To regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain specified periods before and after child-birth.

• It provides risk coverage to the employees as long as they remain in the service of the employer.

• The amount of premium is payable with regard of the age and salary of the employees.

• It is very expensive for employees. They have to pay a large amount of premium.

Answer 1

To regulate the employment of women in certain establishments for certain specified periods before and after child-birth.

Explanation:

The primary intent of the Maternity Benefit Act is to protect the employment of women around the time of childbirth and provide them with paid leave and other welfare benefits. Options describe insurance or financial premium concepts rather than maternity legislation.