Topic 304 · Answers

EPFO wage ceiling raised to Rs 25,000

All 10 answers, each with its Book 1 RATNA fact. Try the questions first

Question 1Answer C
From which date does the EPFO wage ceiling of Rs 25,000 apply?
- 19 September 2026
- 1 September 2026
- Correct answer: 17 September 2026
- 1 October 2026
Core Trigger: The Union Cabinet raised the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from Rs 15,000 to Rs 25,000 a month, effective 17 September 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 1
Question 2Answer B
The Labour Ministry notification was issued under which law?
- Industrial Relations Code, 2020
- Correct answer: Code on Social Security, 2020
- OSH Code, 2020
- Code on Wages, 2019
Instrument: A Labour Ministry notification under the Code on Social Security, 2020 gave effect to the change.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 2
Question 3Answer A
Who is Union Minister of Labour and Employment?
- Correct answer: Mansukh Mandaviya
- Hardeep Singh Puri
- Bhupender Yadav
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Current Head: Mansukh Mandaviya is Union Minister of Labour and Employment.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 3
Question 4Answer B
What share of wages do employee and employer each contribute to EPF?
- 8.33%
- Correct answer: 12%
- 10%
- 15%
Key Term: The wage ceiling is the monthly pay limit up to which EPF membership is mandatory, with 12% contributions each from employee and employer.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 4
Question 5Answer C
In which year was the previous revision, to Rs 15,000, made?
- 2008
- 2016
- Correct answer: 2014
- 2019
Data: About 51 lakh more workers come under cover; the previous revision, to Rs 15,000, was in 2014.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 5
Question 6Answer A
Consider the statements: 1. The Central Board of Trustees is tripartite. 2. It is chaired by the Finance Minister. Which is/are correct?
- Correct answer: Only 1
- Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Stakeholders: Workers, employers and the tripartite Central Board of Trustees, chaired by the Labour Minister.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 6
Question 7Answer A
Where is the EPFO head office, Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan?
- Correct answer: New Delhi
- Kolkata
- Nagpur
- Mumbai
Headquarters: The EPFO head office, Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan, is in New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 8
Question 8Answer C
The EPF scheme was created by an Act of which year?
- 1961
- 1956
- Correct answer: 1952
- 1948
Founded: The Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 created the EPF scheme administered by the EPFO.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 9
Question 9Answer D
In which month did the labour codes take effect?
- April 2025
- July 2025
- January 2026
- Correct answer: November 2025
Landmark: The Code on Social Security, 2020 subsumes the 1952 EPF Act; the labour codes took effect in November 2025.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 10
Question 10Answer D
Which doctrine lets the executive fix ceilings by notification under the Code?
- Colourable legislation
- Separation of powers
- Judicial review
- Correct answer: Delegated legislation
Doctrine: Delegated legislation: the Code lets the executive fix ceilings by notification.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 304, point 12

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From which date does the EPFO wage ceiling of Rs 25,000 apply?

The Labour Ministry notification was issued under which law?

Who is Union Minister of Labour and Employment?

What share of wages do employee and employer each contribute to EPF?

In which year was the previous revision, to Rs 15,000, made?

Consider the statements: 1. The Central Board of Trustees is tripartite. 2. It is chaired by the Finance Minister. Which is/are correct?

Where is the EPFO head office, Bhavishya Nidhi Bhawan?

The EPF scheme was created by an Act of which year?

In which month did the labour codes take effect?

Which doctrine lets the executive fix ceilings by notification under the Code?