Sure, here are 30 multiple-choice questions on The Payment of Gratuity Act 1972:

1. When was The Payment of Gratuity Act passed in India?

a. 1960
b. 1965
c. 1972
d. 1980
2. The Payment of Gratuity Act applies to employees engaged in which sectors?
a. Public sector only
b. Private sector only
c. Both public and private sector
d. None of the above
3. Gratuity is paid by an employer to an employee as a reward for:
a. Good behavior
b. Extraordinary performance
c. Long service
d. None of the above
4. Under The Payment of Gratuity Act, who is responsible for paying gratuity to an employee?
a. The government
b. The employer
c. The employee
d. The gratuity fund
5. Who is eligible for gratuity under the act?
a. Employees who have completed 3 years of continuous service
b. Employees who have completed 5 years of continuous service
c. Employees who have completed 7 years of continuous service
d. Employees who have completed 10 years of continuous service
6. In the case of death of an employee, who is entitled to receive gratuity payment?
a. The employee's legal heirs
b. The employee's employer
c. The employee's colleagues
d. None of the above
7. What is the maximum amount of gratuity payable under The Payment of Gratuity Act?
a. Rs. 1,00,000
b. Rs. 5,00,000
c. Rs. 10,00,000
d. There is no maximum limit
8. The Payment of Gratuity Act provides for payment of gratuity within how many days of becoming
eligible?
a. 7 days
b. 14 days
c. 30 days
d. 60 days
9. In case an employer denies the payment of gratuity to an employee, the employee can approach:
a. The labor court
b. The conciliation officer
c. The grievance redressal committee
d. All of the above
10. What is the penalty for an employer who fails to pay gratuity to an employee?
a. A fine of Rs. 10,000
b. A fine of Rs. 20,000
c. Imprisonment for up to 1 year
d. Both (a) and (b)
11. Which of the following is not a factor in calculating the amount of gratuity payable to an
employee?
a. The employee's salary
b. The employee's designation
c. The employee's years of service
d. The employer's profits
12. The Payment of Gratuity Act applies to which of the following types of employees?
a. Only permanent employees
b. Only contract employees
c. Both permanent and contract employees
d. None of the above
13. Can an employer contribute more than the statutory requirement towards the gratuity fund?
a. Yes
b. No
14. What is the minimum number of employees required in an organization for The Payment of
Gratuity Act to apply?
a. 5
b. 10
c. 15
d. 20
15. Gratuity is payable on which of the following grounds?
a. Termination of employment
b. Retirement
c. Death of employee
d. All of the above
16. Under The Payment of Gratuity Act, what is the minimum amount of gratuity payable to an
employee?
a. Rs. 10,000
b. Rs. 20,000
c. Rs.
Sure, here's a 30-question multiple-choice practice test on the Payment of Gratuity Act of 1972:

1. What is the objective of the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. To provide retirement benefits to employees

b. To provide accident compensation to employees

c. To provide medical benefits to employees

d. To provide maternity benefits to employees

2. Which employees are covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. All employees

b. Only government employees

c. Only employees of private companies

d. Only employees of specified industries

3. What is the minimum service period required for an employee to be eligible for gratuity under the
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. One year

b. Two years

c. Three years

d. Five years

4. What is the maximum amount of gratuity payable under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. Rs. 1 lakh

b. Rs. 5 lakhs

c. Rs. 10 lakhs

d. There is no maximum limit

5. Who is responsible for paying gratuity to an employee under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. The government

b. The employer

c. The employee

d. The employees' union

6. What is the penalty for non-payment of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. Imprisonment

b. Fine

c. Both imprisonment and fine

d. Warning
7. What is the time limit for the employer to pay gratuity to the employee under the Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. 1 month

b. 3 months

c. 6 months

d. 12 months

8. Which of the following is not a form of gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. Retirement gratuity

b. Death gratuity

c. Maternity gratuity

d. Disability gratuity

9. What is the formula for calculating the amount of gratuity payable under the Payment of Gratuity
Act, 1972?

a. Last drawn salary x years of service x 15/26

b. Last drawn salary x years of service x 1/26

c. Last drawn salary x years of service x 1/15

d. Last drawn salary x years of service x 26/15

10. What is the role of the Controlling Authority under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. To facilitate the payment of gratuity to employees

b. To collect gratuity payments from employers

c. To investigate complaints related to non-payment of gratuity

d. To set the maximum amount of gratuity payable

11. What is the time limit for an employee to make a claim for gratuity under the Payment of
Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. 1 month

b. 3 months

c. 6 months

d. 12 months

12. What is the maximum penalty for failure to comply with the orders of the Controlling Authority
under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. Rs. 5,000

b. Rs. 10,000

c. Rs. 20,000

d. Rs. 50,000
13. What is the minimum number of employees required for an employer to be covered under the
Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972?

a. 5

b. 10

c. 20

d. 50