Correct answer: (b) 2 and 3 only
Explanation
- A
1 and 2 only
1 and 2 only. Not every casual worker is under EPF; coverage has thresholds and notifications.
- B
2 and 3 only
2 and 3 only. Regular hours/overtime and a government power to mandate bank payment of wages hold. Universal EPF for all casual workers does not.
- C
1 and 3 only
1 and 3 only. Statement 1 over-claims EPF.
- D
1, 2 and 3
All three. Statement 1 fails.
Summary. Official key is (b) 2 and 3 only. Casual workers are entitled to regulated hours and overtime where labour law applies, and the government can notify bank-account wage payment. EPF is not a blanket right of every casual worker.
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