Factories act Flashcards
1
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- The Factories Act, 1948 applies to factories employing at least: A) 5 workers B) 10 workers with power and 20 without power C) 50 workers D) 100 workers
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B) 10 workers with power and 20 without power
2
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- The main objective of the Factories Act, 1948 is to ensure: A) Increased production B) Safety, health, and welfare of workers C) Profitability of industries D) Environmental protection
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B) Safety, health, and welfare of workers
3
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- Under the Factories Act, a worker is defined as a person engaged in: A) Clerical work only B) Any work related to manufacturing, cleaning, or maintenance C) Supervisory and managerial work D) None of the above
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B) Any work related to manufacturing, cleaning, or maintenance
4
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- Which authority approves factory building plans? A) Factory Manager B) State Government or Chief Inspector of Factories C) Labour Commissioner D) Pollution Control Board
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B) State Government or Chief Inspector of Factories
5
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- Maximum weekly working hours for an adult worker is: A) 40 hours B) 44 hours C) 48 hours D) 56 hours
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C) 48 hours
6
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- Which section of the Act deals with cleanliness? A) Section 11 B) Section 13 C) Section 17 D) Section 19
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A) Section 11
7
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- First-aid boxes must be provided at the rate of: A) One for every 25 workers B) One for every 50 workers C) One for every 150 workers D) One for every 200 workers
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B) One for every 50 workers
8
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- Minimum age for employment in a factory is: A) 12 years B) 14 years C) 16 years D) 18 years
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B) 14 years
9
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- Maximum daily working hours for an adult worker is: A) 8 hours B) 9 hours C) 10 hours D) 12 hours
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B) 9 hours
10
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- Which section deals with drinking water provision? A) Section 18 B) Section 20 C) Section 22 D) Section 25
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A) Section 18
11
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- Canteens must be provided in factories with more than: A) 100 workers B) 150 workers C) 200 workers D) 250 workers
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D) 250 workers
12
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- Which section mandates washing facilities? A) Section 41 B) Section 42 C) Section 43 D) Section 44
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B) Section 42
13
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- A worker is entitled to leave with wages after working for: A) 180 days B) 150 days C) 240 days D) 300 days
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C) 240 days
14
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- A creche is mandatory if women workers exceed: A) 10 B) 30 C) 50 D) 100
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C) 50
15
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- Who enforces the Factories Act, 1948? A) Labour Court B) Chief Inspector of Factories C) Industrial Tribunal D) Trade Unions
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B) Chief Inspector of Factories
16
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- The term �factory� under the Factories Act, 1948, means a place where manufacturing work is carried out with at least: A) 5 workers B) 10 workers with power or 20 without power C) 50 workers D) 100 workers
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B) 10 workers with power or 20 without power
17
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- Under the Factories Act, the term �occupier� refers to: A) A worker in the factory B) The owner or person who has ultimate control over the factory C) The factory inspector D) A member of the trade union
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B) The owner or person who has ultimate control over the factory
18
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- The maximum number of hours a woman worker can work per day is: A) 8 hours B) 9 hours C) 10 hours D) 12 hours
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B) 9 hours
19
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- Which section of the Factories Act, 1948, deals with ventilation and temperature regulation? A) Section 13 B) Section 15 C) Section 17 D) Section 19
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A) Section 13
20
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- Which of the following is NOT a welfare provision under the Factories Act, 1948? A) Canteens B) Creches C) Pollution control measures D) Welfare officers
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C) Pollution control measures
21
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- Under the Act, �hazardous process� is defined in: A) Section 2(cb) B) Section 2(k) C) Section 2(n) D) Section 2(m)
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A) Section 2(cb)
22
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- The minimum number of workers required for the appointment of a Safety Officer in a factory is: A) 100 workers B) 250 workers C) 500 workers D) 1,000 workers
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D) 1000 workers
23
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- Which section of the Factories Act, 1948, relates to fencing of machinery? A) Section 21 B) Section 23 C) Section 25 D) Section 27
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A) Section 21
24
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- The working hours of an adolescent worker in a factory shall not exceed: A) 4 hours per day B) 6 hours per day C) 8 hours per day D) 9 hours per day
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B) 6 hours per day
25
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- In case of serious bodily injury or death in a factory, who is responsible for reporting the accident? A) The worker B) The trade union C) The occupier or manager D) The Labour Commissioner
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C) The occupier or manager
26
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- The minimum number of workers required for the provision of a Welfare Officer in a factory is: A) 100 workers B) 250 workers C) 500 workers D) 1,000 workers
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C) 500 workers
27
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- Under the Factories Act, how many days of annual leave with wages is a worker entitled to after completing 240 days of work? A) 7 days B) 10 days C) 12 days D) 15 days
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D) 15 days
28
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- The spread-over of working hours in a factory (including rest intervals) should not exceed: A) 9 hours B) 10 hours C) 11 hours D) 12 hours
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C) 11 hours
29
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- Who has the authority to declare any industry as a hazardous process under the Factories Act? A) Factory Manager B) Central Government C) Chief Inspector of Factories D) Trade Union
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B) Central Government
30
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- The maximum limit of overtime hours per quarter under the Factories Act is: A) 30 hours B) 40 hours C) 50 hours D) 75 hours
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D) 75 hours
31
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- Under the Factories Act, the term “adolescent” refers to a person aged: A) Below 14 years B) Between 14 and 18 years C) Between 15 and 21 years D) Above 18 years
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B) Between 14 and 18 years
32
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- Under the Factories Act, the term “child” refers to a person below: A) 12 years B) 14 years C) 16 years D) 18 years
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B) 14 years
33
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- Which of the following provisions is NOT included under the Factories Act? A) Health and safety measures B) Welfare provisions C) Industrial dispute resolution D) Working hours regulation
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C) Industrial dispute resolution
34
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- Under the Factories Act, how many hours of rest should be provided after 5 hours of continuous work? A) 30 minutes B) 45 minutes C) 1 hour D) 90 minutes
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A) 30 minutes
35
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- Who is responsible for ensuring the maintenance of health, safety, and welfare of workers in a factory? A) Workers’ Union B) Factory Inspector C) Occupier D) Labour Commissioner
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C) Occupier
36
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- Under the Factories Act, which of the following is a statutory welfare measure? A) Free transport B) Canteen facility C) Housing facility D) Bonus scheme
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B) Canteen facility
37
Q
- Under the Factories Act, which section deals with the provision of artificial humidification? A) Section 14 B) Section 16 C) Section 19 D) Section 21
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A) Section 14
38
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- Who has the power to grant exemptions from the provisions of the Factories Act? A) Factory Manager B) Chief Inspector of Factories C) Labour Commissioner D) State Government
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D) State Government
39
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- Under the Factories Act, the work of a woman worker is prohibited during which hours? A) Between 8 PM and 6 AM B) Between 7 PM and 5 AM C) Between 9 PM and 7 AM D) Between 10 PM and 4 AM
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A) Between 8 PM and 6 AM
40
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- Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with dangerous operations? A) Section 37 B) Section 38 C) Section 39 D) Section 41
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D) Section 41
41
Q
- The Factories Act mandates the appointment of Welfare Officers if a factory employs at least: A) 100 workers B) 250 workers C) 500 workers D) 1,000 workers
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B) 250 workers
42
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- Under the Factories Act, the number of hours an adult worker can work in a day, including overtime, shall not exceed: A) 9 hours B) 10 hours C) 11 hours D) 12 hours
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D) 12 hours
43
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- What is the minimum space required per worker in a factory as per the Factories Act? A) 5 cubic meters B) 10 cubic meters C) 14 cubic meters D) 20 cubic meters
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C) 14 cubic meters
44
Q
- Which of the following authorities is responsible for inspecting factories? A) Labour Court B) Trade Union C) Chief Inspector of Factories D) Employer’s Association
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C) Chief Inspector of Factories
45
Q
- Under the Factories Act, how often should a factory be whitewashed or painted? A) Every 2 years B) Every 3 years C) Every 4 years D) Every 5 years
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B) Every 3 years
46
Q
- Which of the following is a requirement for the disposal of trade waste and effluents under the Factories Act? A) State Government approval B) Factory Manager�s approval C) Central Government approval D) Labour Commissioner�s approval
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A) State Government approval
47
Q
- The minimum penalty for contravention of the Factories Act provisions is: A) ?100 B) ?500 C) ?1,000 D) ?10,000
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C) ?1,000
48
Q
- In case of repeated violations of the Factories Act, the penalty may include: A) Higher fines only B) Imprisonment only C) Both fine and imprisonment D) Cancellation of business license
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C) Both fine and imprisonment
49
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- The Factories Act was enacted in which year? A) 1935 B) 1948 C) 1956 D) 1961
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B) 1948
50
Q
- Under the Factories Act, adult workers are entitled to how many paid leave days per year? A) 7 days B) 12 days C) 15 days D) 18 days
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C) 15 days
51
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- What is the maximum weekly working hours allowed under the Factories Act, 1948? A) 40 hours B) 44 hours C) 48 hours D) 50 hours
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C) 48 hours
52
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- Who is responsible for maintaining cleanliness in a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948? A) Labour Commissioner B) Occupier C) Factory Workers D) Trade Union
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B) Occupier
53
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- The term �adult worker� under the Factories Act, 1948, refers to a person who has completed: A) 14 years B) 16 years C) 18 years D) 21 years
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C) 18 years
54
Q
- The provisions for welfare facilities such as first aid and canteen are included in which chapter of the Factories Act, 1948? A) Chapter III B) Chapter IV C) Chapter V D) Chapter VI
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D) Chapter V
55
Q
- Under the Factories Act, the total number of hours of overtime permitted in a quarter is: A) 50 hours B) 75 hours C) 90 hours D) 100 hours
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B) 75 hours
56
Q
- Who has the power to grant exemptions from the Factories Act for certain industries? A) Labour Minister B) State Government C) Supreme Court D) Chief Inspector of Factories
A
B) State Government
57
Q
- Under the Factories Act, how many days of paid leave does a child worker get for every 15 days of work? A) 1 day B) 2 days C) 3 days D) 5 days
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B) 2 days
58
Q
- What is the minimum height of a workroom ceiling as per the Factories Act, 1948? A) 10 feet B) 12 feet C) 14 feet D) 18 feet
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C) 14 feet
59
Q
- Which section of the Factories Act deals with the provision of First Aid Appliances? A) Section 40 B) Section 45 C) Section 50 D) Section 55
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B) Section 45
60
Q
- If a factory employs more than ____ workers, it must provide a canteen facility. A) 100 B) 250 C) 500 D) 1,000
A
B) 250
61
Q
- The working hours for night shifts should be counted from: A) 5 PM to 5 AM B) 6 PM to 6 AM C) 10 PM to 6 AM D) Midnight to Noon
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B) 6 PM to 6 AM
62
Q
- Under which section does the Factories Act, 1948, define “Power”? A) Section 2(g) B) Section 2(l) C) Section 2(m) D) Section 2(n)
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A) Section 2(g)
63
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- What is the maximum fine for continuous violations of the Factories Act? A) ?5,000 per day B) ?10,000 per day C) ?20,000 per day D) ?25,000 per day
A
B) ?10,000 per day
64
Q
- If a factory employs 1,000 or more workers, it must appoint: A) A Fire Safety Officer B) A Welfare Officer C) A Labour Inspector D) A Factory Manager
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B) A Welfare Officer
65
Q
- Under the Factories Act, 1948, the occupier must notify authorities of any accident causing death or serious injury within: A) 8 hours B) 12 hours C) 24 hours D) 48 hours
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A) 8 hours
66
Q
- The Factories Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of young persons in: A) Administrative work B) Hazardous processes C) Clerical work D) Maintenance work
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B) Hazardous processes
67
Q
- As per the Act, which authority is responsible for ensuring proper disposal of factory waste and effluents? A) The factory manager B) The occupier C) The municipal corporation D) The Labour Commissioner
A
B) The occupier
68
Q
- Who can inspect a factory under the Factories Act, 1948? A) Labour Commissioner B) Trade Union Leader C) Factory Inspector D) Employer’s Association
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C) Factory Inspector
69
Q
- A register of adult workers must be maintained by the factory under which section? A) Section 25 B) Section 35 C) Section 62 D) Section 75
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C) Section 62
70
Q
- What is the punishment for willfully obstructing an inspector under the Factories Act? A) Fine of ?500 B) Fine of ?1,000 C) Imprisonment up to 6 months D) Imprisonment up to 1 year
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C) Imprisonment up to 6 months
71
Q
- In the case of a fatal accident in a factory, the investigation must be completed within: A) 15 days B) 30 days C) 45 days D) 60 days
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B) 30 days
72
Q
- Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the minimum number of first-aid boxes required for 150 workers? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 5
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B) 2
73
Q
- If a factory operates on hazardous processes, it must obtain permission from: A) Factory Inspector B) Chief Inspector of Factories C) State Government D) Central Government
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C) State Government
74
Q
- The Factories Act mandates a separate washing facility for: A) Workers handling chemicals B) Office staff C) Senior Management D) All employees
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A) Workers handling chemicals
75
Q
- If a worker works overtime, what is the wage rate for overtime work? A) Equal to normal wages B) 1.25 times the normal wage C) 1.5 times the normal wage D) 2 times the normal wage
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D) 2 times the normal wage
76
Q
- The Factories Act, 1948 applies to factories employing at least: A) 5 workers B) 10 workers (with power) or 20 workers (without power) C) 25 workers D) 50 workers
A
B) 10 workers (with power) or 20 workers (without power)
77
Q
- What is the maximum number of working days in a week under the Factories Act, 1948? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) No limit
A
B) 6
78
Q
- Which of the following is NOT covered under the Factories Act? A) Health measures B) Safety measures C) Industrial disputes D) Welfare provisions
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C) Industrial disputes
79
Q
- Under the Factories Act, 1948, a worker is entitled to leave with wages after working for how many days? A) 120 days B) 180 days C) 240 days D) 365 days
A
C) 240 days
80
Q
- Who is considered the �occupier� of a factory? A) Factory manager B) Government inspector C) Owner or person in control D) Worker
A
C) Owner or person in control
81
Q
- The minimum number of hours a worker must work in a factory to be eligible for annual leave is: A) 100 days B) 180 days C) 240 days D) 365 days
A
C) 240 days
82
Q
- Who is responsible for maintaining health, safety, and welfare provisions in a factory? A) State Government B) Factory Inspector C) Occupier D) Trade Union
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C) Occupier
83
Q
- Which section of the Factories Act deals with the appointment of a Welfare Officer? A) Section 40 B) Section 49 C) Section 58 D) Section 65
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B) Section 49
84
Q
- The Factories Act, 1948, applies to which type of establishments? A) Shops B) Offices C) Manufacturing units D) Hospitals
A
C) Manufacturing units
85
Q
- What is the minimum temperature required for drinking water facilities in a factory? A) Below 10�C B) Below 15�C C) Below 20�C D) Below 25�C
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C) Below 20�C
86
Q
- A factory is legally required to provide restrooms if it employs at least: A) 50 workers B) 100 workers C) 150 workers D) 250 workers
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D) 250 workers
87
Q
- The working hours for a child worker should not exceed: A) 4 hours per day B) 6 hours per day C) 8 hours per day D) 9 hours per day
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B) 6 hours per day
88
Q
- How often should a factory�s premises be cleaned? A) Every day B) Every week C) Every month D) Every year
A
B) Every week
89
Q
- The maximum penalty for obstructing an inspector is: A) ?500 B) ?1,000 C) ?10,000 D) ?20,000
A
C) ?10,000
90
Q
- Under the Factories Act, 1948, an adolescent worker must undergo a fitness certificate every: A) 3 months B) 6 months C) 12 months D) 24 months
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C) 12 months
91
Q
- Which of the following safety provisions is MANDATORY in all factories? A) First aid facilities B) Free transport C) Subsidized food D) Housing facilities
A
A) First aid facilities
92
Q
- Who appoints Factory Inspectors? A) Central Government B) State Government C) District Magistrate D) Supreme Court
A
B) State Government
93
Q
- The Factories Act, 1948, restricts the employment of women in hazardous processes under: A) Section 22 B) Section 27 C) Section 35 D) Section 41
A
D) Section 41
94
Q
- The minimum ventilation requirement for a factory is defined under which section? A) Section 13 B) Section 17 C) Section 19 D) Section 21
A
B) Section 17
95
Q
- If a worker works overtime, they are entitled to wages at what rate? A) 1.25 times normal wage B) 1.5 times normal wage C) 2 times normal wage D) 3 times normal wage
A
C) 2 times normal wage
96
Q
- Under the Factories Act, the fencing of machinery is covered under which section? A) Section 21 B) Section 25 C) Section 30 D) Section 35
A
A) Section 21
97
Q
- How long is the maternity leave period for female workers under the Factories Act? A) 8 weeks B) 12 weeks C) 18 weeks D) 26 weeks
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D) 26 weeks
98
Q
- What is the minimum gap required between two shifts for a worker? A) 6 hours B) 8 hours C) 10 hours D) 12 hours
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D) 12 hours
99
Q
- The Factories Act, 1948, does not apply to: A) Railway running sheds B) Mines C) Army workshops D) All of the above
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D) All of the above
100
Q
- Who is responsible for implementing the provisions of the Factories Act in a factory? A) Workers B) Factory Manager C) Occupier D) Chief Inspector
A
C) Occupier
101
Q
- What is the frequency of medical check-ups for workers exposed to hazardous substances? A) Every 3 months B) Every 6 months C) Every year D) Every 2 years
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C) Every year
102
Q
- Under the Factories Act, which section deals with the prohibition of employment of young persons in dangerous machines? A) Section 22 B) Section 25 C) Section 27 D) Section 30
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C) Section 27
103
Q
- What is the maximum permissible noise level in a factory? A) 75 dB B) 85 dB C) 90 dB D) 100 dB
A
B) 85 dB
104
Q
- Under the Factories Act, the provision for shelter, restrooms, and lunch rooms applies if a factory has at least: A) 50 workers B) 100 workers C) 150 workers D) 250 workers
A
B) 100 workers
