Industrial and Labour Law - Question Bank Analysis
Comprehensive frequency analysis of examination questions from 2016-2024
📊 Quick Reference - Topic Frequency Summary
| Topic | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2022 | 2024 | Frequency |
| Trade Union Rights & Liabilities | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 100% (6/6) |
| Trade Union Definition & Registration | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | 67% (4/6) |
| Labour Problems in India | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | 50% (3/6) |
| Definition of "Industry" | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | 50% (3/6) |
| Strike - Definition & Elements | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | 50% (3/6) |
| Minimum Wages - Fixation Procedure | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | 50% (3/6) |
| Public Utility Services | - | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 50% (3/6) |
| Trade Union Recognition | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | ✓ | - | 33% (3/6) |
| Health & Safety Provisions (Factories Act) | - | ✓ | - | - | - | ✓ | 33% (2/6) |
| Industrial Disputes - Reference Procedure | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | - | - | 33% (2/6) |
🔴 MUST STUDY - 50-100% Frequency
- Trade Union Rights & Liabilities
100% (6/6) - EVERY YEAR - Trade Union Definition & Registration
67% (4/6) - Most years - Labour Problems in India
50% (3/6) - Alternating years - Definition of "Industry"
50% (3/6) - Recent years emphasis - Strike - Definition & Elements
50% (3/6) - Consistent - Minimum Wages Procedure
50% (3/6) - Important topic
🟡 IMPORTANT - 25-40% Frequency
- Public Utility Services
50% (3/6) - Recent years - Trade Union Recognition
33% (3/6) - Alternating - Health & Safety (Factories Act)
33% (2/6) - Important - Industrial Disputes Reference
33% (2/6) - Periodic - Components of Wages
33% (2/6) - Awards & Tribunal Concepts
33% (2/6)
💡 Key Insights for Exam Preparation
Trade Union topics appear in nearly every examination. Focus on:
- Complete definition and characteristics
- Registration procedure step-by-step
- Rights and liabilities (most important)
- Recognition criteria and revocation grounds
- Privileges and immunities
These topics appear alternately but should not be ignored:
- Labour problems and causes in India
- Definition of "Industry" with case law
- Strike concept and legal status
- Minimum wages fixation process
Recent examinations show increased emphasis on:
- Public Utility Services: Now appears in 50% of recent exams (2019, 2022, 2024)
- Labour Policy: Introduced in 2022 as new topic
- Judicial Decisions: Industry definition increasingly asked with case law
| 2016: | Comprehensive basics coverage, all fundamental concepts |
| 2017-2018: | Varied topics, detailed questions, expanded scope |
| 2019: | Extended question bank, more options per topic |
| 2022: | Policy focus, new topics, analytical questions |
| 2024: | Return to core topics with recent emphasis on industry definition |
📚 Recommended Study Plan
Week 1-2 Intensive Study
Trade Union (All aspects)
Labour Problems in India
Definition of Industry
Strike and Industrial Action
Week 3 Consolidation
Wages Act (All provisions)
Factories Act (Safety & Welfare)
Public Utility Services
Awards & Tribunals
💡 Pro Tip: Refer to case law and judicial decisions when studying Industry definition, as this is increasingly emphasized in recent exams.
📈 Analysis Statistics
60+
Unique Questions Analyzed
6
Examination Years
11
Major Topics
100%
Trade Union Focus