UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 76

Here is Question No. 76 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2019

Q76. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the Maternity Benefit (Amendment)Act, 2017?

1. Pregnant women are entitled for three months pre-delivery and three months post-delivery paid leave.
2. Enterprises with creches must allow the mother a minimum six creche visits daily.
3. Women with two children get reduced entitlements.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C

• Statement 1 is not correct and 3 is correct: Increased paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks for women employees, unless they have two or more surviving children. This maternity benefit should not be availed before eight weeks (earlier six weeks) from the date of expected delivery.
• Statement 2 is not correct: Mandatory crèche (daycare) facilities for every establishment employing 50 or more employees, including the right of mothers to visit the crèche four times per day.

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