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Question

Which of the following statements about Workmen's Compensation Act, 1923 is true? 

A It is not social security legislation. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Its name has been changed to the Employee's Compensation Act in 2009. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C It provides maximum compensation in the event of death. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D It does not provide compensation for occupational diseases. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

• Workmen’s Compensation Act is a social security legislation. Hence, statement 1 is incorrect. • Its name has been changed to the Employee's Compensation Act in 2009. Hence, statement 2 is correct. • It provides maximum compensation in the event of permanent total disablement results from injury. Hence, statement 3 is incorrect. • It provides compensation for occupational diseases. Hence, statement 4 is incorrect. • Therefore, B is the right answer.

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