Correct option is B
The AFL-CIO is not a central trade union of India. It is the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, a national trade union center in the United States, not affiliated with India's labor movement.
INTUC (Indian National Trade Union Congress) – One of the largest and oldest central trade unions in India, affiliated with the Indian National Congress.
CITU (Centre of Indian Trade Unions) – Affiliated with the Communist Party of India (Marxist), known for its leftist trade union ideology.
BMS (Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh) – One of the biggest trade unions in India, affiliated with the RSS and associated ideologically with right-wing labor policies.
So, The AFL-CIO, being based in the United States, is not a central trade union in the Indian context.
Information Booster:
AFL-CIO stands for American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations.
It was formed in 1955 through the merger of AFL and CIO.
It represents over 12.5 million workers in the United States.
The AFL-CIO is involved in labor rights, collective bargaining, and international solidarity movements.
It is headquartered in Washington, D.C., USA.
Though influential globally, it has no operational role in Indian labor legislation or trade unionism.
AFL-CIO may interact with Indian unions at international platforms like ILO but is not recognized as a central trade union in India.
Additional Knowledge:
Option (a) INTUC (Indian National Trade Union Congress):
A recognized central trade union in India, formed in 1947, closely aligned with the Indian National Congress.Option (c) CITU (Centre of Indian Trade Unions):
Founded in 1970, this is the trade union wing of the CPI(M) and one of the prominent left-wing trade unions in India.Option (d) BMS (Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh):
Established in 1955, BMS is affiliated with Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and has a strong base across sectors in India.
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