Labour | MCQs

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According to the Labour Force Survey 2020-21, the total labour force in Pakistan was 71.76 million.

This figure represents the number of people who are either employed or actively seeking employment during that period.

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The ILO was created in 1919, as part of the Treaty of Versailles which ended World War 

International Labour Organization (ILO) declared World Day Against Child Labour on 2002

Pakistan has been an important and active member of the ILO since 31 October 1947.

Ratified 36 ILO Conventions.

The ILO Office was established in Pakistan in 1970.

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Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

Parent organization: United Nations

Founder: Paris Peace Conference

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Theme 2022: "Act together to build a positive safety and health culture".

مزدوروں کا دن یکم مئی کو منایا جاتا ہے۔ 

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Passage for Reading & Comprehension: The dignity of work emphasizes the importance of respecting all types of labour. Regardless of how simple and labour-intensive it may seem. No matter how menial it is, every job contributes to society's well-being in its own way and deserves dignity and respect. Akhtar, a wealthy boy, is reluctant to participate in social service activities at school, feeling that cleaning and dusting are beneath his honour and dignity. So, he was cross. His uncle reminds him of the importance of hard work through influential stories of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), his companions, his fellow men, his family members and other notable personalities. This lesson explores the idea that dignity in work is related to the tasks we perform and to the fair treatment of others. Ultimately, the lesson encourages a mindset of gratitude and respect for all workers in society.

1. The similar meaning of the word 'dignity' is?

Nobility means شرافت

Dignity means وقار

2. The similar meaning of the word 'menial' is?

Humble means عاجز

Menial means عاجز

3. The similar meaning of the word 'contribute' is?

Give means شراکت کریں

Contribute means شراکت کریں

4. The opposite meaning of the word 'reluctant' is?

Willing means راضی

Reluctant means ہچکچاہٹ

5. The opposite meaning of the word 'beneath' is?

Above means اوپر

Beneath means نیچے

6. Dignity of work emphasizes the importance of _____?

Respect

7. Every job contributes to the well-being of _____?

Society

8. Akhtar, a wealthy boy, is reluctant to participate in ______?

Social service

9. Akhtar feels that tasks like cleaning and dusting are beneath his honour and ______?

Dignity

10. His uncle told him the influential stories about ______?

Holy Prophet (PBUH)

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The labor judiciary in Pakistan includes:

• Local Labour Courts
• Labour Appellate Tribunals
• The National Industrial Relations Commission

These handle labor-related disputes and issues.

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A strike or lockout is illegal in Pakistan if it is:

• Commenced without notice
• Continued despite prohibition orders
• During the period when a settlement or award is in effect

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Applications for the registration of a trade union in Pakistan are to be submitted to the Registrar of Trade Unions.

He is responsible for overseeing the registration process.

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A strike or lock-out that begins without giving notice of conciliation to the other party is considered illegal under labor laws.

As proper procedures must be followed to ensure fair and lawful industrial actions.