Gender Pay Gap — Prelims Questions

Which of the following constitutional provisions explicitly mandates 'equal pay for equal work for both men and women'?

Consider the following statements regarding the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976: 1. It prohibits discrimination in remuneration on the basis of sex. 2. It mandates equal pay for 'same work or work of a similar nature'. 3. It applies only to the organized sector. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following factors is NOT considered a primary cause of the gender pay gap in India?

The Code on Wages, 2019, subsumes which of the following Acts? 1. Minimum Wages Act, 1948 2. Payment of Wages Act, 1936 3. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976 4. Maternity Benefit Act, 1961 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Which of the following statements best describes the 'glass ceiling' effect in the context of the gender pay gap?