Question

As per the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, minimum wages payable under the Act shall be paid:

• A. in kind
• B. in cash
• C. in advance
• D. after deduction of advance

Hint:

Under the Minimum Wages Act, the general rule is that minimum wages are paid in cash.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 protects workers by ensuring that they receive at least the minimum wages fixed by the appropriate government.

Step 1: Understand payment of minimum wages.
Minimum wages are intended to provide basic economic protection to workers. \[ \text{Minimum wages} \Rightarrow \text{Basic wage protection} \]

Step 2: Identify the mode of payment.
The general rule is that minimum wages payable under the Act shall be paid in cash. \[ \text{Minimum wages} \Rightarrow \text{Cash payment} \]

Step 3: Choose the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is in cash.