Labour Movement

Q. When did railways start in India?

1. 1835
2. 1853
3. 1899
4. 1900

Q. Which of the following issues are faced by workers in today's time?

1. Unstable employment conditions
2. Financial insecurity
3. Health hazards
4. Favorable working hours

Q. Which was the first organisation to address the issues of workers?

1. All India Trade Union
2. All India Trade Union Congress
3. All India workers association
4. All India Women's Organization

Q. The All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) represented the interests of workers from which industry?

1. Textile
2. Railways
3. Agriculture
4. Fishing

Q. The fight for daily wages, safety and security were agendas of which popular movement?

1. Jan Lokpal Bill
2. Champaran Movement
3. Chipko Movement
4. Labour Movement

Q. Which of the following is incorrect about the AITUC?

1. It was the first trade union in the country
2. The AITUC represented only the interests of railway workers
3. It was an organisation formed to represent the interests of workers in the country
4. The AITUC was backed by the government

Q. Which of the following emerged in the background of industrialisation?

1. Agriculture
2. Railway Systems
3. Dairy Farming
4. IT

Q. What are some of the problems faced by labourers due to globalisation?

1. Job insecurity
2. Accomodation
3. Food
4. Wage insecurity
5. Health hazards
6. Safety
7. Work culture
8. Work conditions