Factories Act 1948 — Set 5
Labour Laws · कारखाना अधिनियम 1948 · Questions 41–50 of 140
Under the Factories Act, rest intervals must be given after every how many hours of continuous work?
Correct Answer: B. 5 hours
Under Section 55 of the Factories Act, no adult worker shall be required to work for more than 5 hours before he has had a rest interval of at least half an hour. An exemption can be granted by the Chief Inspector in cases of urgency, but the total period without rest should not exceed 6 hours. This provision prevents fatigue and maintains productivity.
Under the Factories Act, the term 'worker' is defined under which section?
Correct Answer: B. Section 2(l)
The correct answer is Section 2(l). Under Section 2(l) of the Factories Act, 'worker' means a person employed directly or through an agency, whether for wages or not, in any manufacturing process or in cleaning any part of machinery or premises used for a manufacturing process, or in any other kind of work incidental to or connected with the manufacturing process or the subject of the manufacturing process. Contract workers are also included. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under the Factories Act, a 'young person' means:
Correct Answer: C. Person below 18 years
Under the Factories Act, a 'young person' means a person who has completed their fourteenth year but has not completed their eighteenth year of age. Young persons can work in factories but with restrictions - they cannot work on dangerous machinery without proper training, cannot work at night (in certain industries), and have different working hour limits. Their working hours are restricted to protect their health.
Under the Factories Act, Section 40B requires factories to appoint a Safety Officer when employing:
Correct Answer: C. 500 or more workers
Section 40B of the Factories Act requires every factory employing 500 or more workers or in factories involving hazardous processes to appoint a qualified Safety Officer. The Safety Officer is responsible for conducting safety audits, implementing safety measures, training workers on safety procedures, investigating accidents, and maintaining safety records. Their role is essential in large industrial establishments.
Under the Factories Act, 'adult' is defined as a person who has completed:
Correct Answer: B. 18 years
The correct answer is 18 years. This figure is established by official records, legislation, or research on Factories Act 1948 and worker safety. Remembering key numbers and statistics is essential for competitive exams like RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC. Such data points are frequently asked in the General Knowledge sections of government job exams.
Under the Factories Act, which section deals with 'pits, sumps, openings in floors'?
Correct Answer: B. Section 36
Section 32 of the Factories Act deals with floors, stairs, and means of access. Section 33 deals with pits, sumps, openings in floors, etc. These provisions require that pits, sumps, tanks and other openings in floors must be either securely covered or fenced to prevent accidents. Workers walking near such openings could fall and sustain serious injuries without proper safeguards.
Under the Factories Act, Section 13 deals with:
Correct Answer: B. Ventilation and temperature
Section 13 of the Factories Act deals with ventilation and temperature in factories. It requires that effective and suitable provision shall be made for securing and maintaining in every workroom adequate ventilation by the circulation of fresh air, and such a temperature as will secure to workers therein reasonable conditions of comfort and prevent injury to health. Thermometers must be provided.
Under the Factories Act, what is 'adolescent' defined as?
Correct Answer: B. Person between 14 and 18 years
Under the Factories Act, 'adolescent' means a person who has completed his fourteenth year of age but has not completed his eighteenth year of age. This is synonymous with 'young person' in the Act. Adolescents can work in factories but require a certificate of fitness from a certifying surgeon. They cannot work at night or on dangerous machinery without proper training and supervision.
What is the significance of Personal Protective Equipment in Indian labour law?
Correct Answer: C. Worker protection
The correct answer is Worker protection. Personal Protective Equipment is a crucial aspect of Indian labour law designed to protect worker interests and ensure fair practices in employment. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Under the Factories Act, which section prohibits employment of women in certain processes?
Correct Answer: B. Section 27
Section 27 of the Factories Act prohibits employment of women and children in cotton-pressing factories where they are required to work in close contact with dangerous machinery. Additionally, Section 66 restricts working hours for women (not before 6 AM and not after 7 PM generally). The 1987 amendment introduced further protections for women in hazardous process factories.