UPSC 2019Current AffairsModerate

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 crèches must allow the mother minimum six crèche 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
Correct Answer
D
1, 2 and 3

Explanation

Statement 3 is correct because the Act restricts the enhanced 26-week maternity leave to the first two children, providing a reduced 12-week benefit for women with two or more surviving children. Statement 1 is incorrect because the pre-delivery leave is capped at 8 weeks (not 3 months), and Statement 2 is false as the law mandates four crèche visits daily, not six. The core concept tested is the specific statutory provisions and eligibility criteria under India's social security and labor welfare legislation.

Social LegislationMaternity Benefit (Amendment) Act, 2017Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017pregnant womenpre-delivery leavepost-delivery leavecrechescreche visitstwo childrenentitlements

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