UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 83
In India, which one of the following compiles information on industrial disputes, closures, retrenchments and lay-offs in factories employing workers ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C (Labour Bureau)
Explanation: The Labour Bureau under India’s Ministry of Labour and Employment compiles statistical returns concerning industrial disputes, closures, retrenchment and lay-offs.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-The Central Statistics Office compiles national statistics, not this specific industrial-dispute return series.
B. Incorrect-DPIIT oversees industry/trade promotion policy rather than this labour-event data compilation.
C. Correct-the Labour Bureau assembles these labour/industrial relations statistics.
D. Incorrect-The National Technical Manpower Information System is for technical manpower, not factory disputes.