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Under the Code, the National Social Security Board for unorganised workers is being constituted. Which combination is correct?

The National Social Security Board is chaired by the Union Minister for Labour and Employment, has a three-year term and meets at least thrice a year. The quarterly meeting requirement belongs to the State Unorganised Workers' Board, and the Director General Labour Welfare serves as Member-Secretary.

  1. AChaired by the Secretary of Labour; term of five years; meets at least once a year
  2. BChaired by the Union Minister for Labour and Employment; term of three years; meets at least thrice a yearCorrect
  3. CChaired by the Director General Labour Welfare; term of three years; meets at least once a quarter
  4. DChaired by the Union Minister for Labour and Employment; term of two years; meets at least twice a year

Explanation

Section 6 makes the Union Minister for Labour and Employment Chairperson, fixes a three-year term and requires meetings at least thrice a year. The quarterly meeting rule applies to the State Board, and the Director General Labour Welfare is only Member-Secretary.

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