Factories Act, 1948
1. Who is responsible for enforcing the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948?
a) State Government
b) Central Government
c) Local Municipality
d) Factory Inspectorate
Answer: d) Factory Inspectorate
2. The Factories Act, 1948 is applicable to factories employing at least how many workers?
a) 10 workers
b) 15 workers
c) 20 workers
d) 25 workers
Answer: a) 10 workers
3. Which of the following is NOT a health provision under the Factories Act, 1948?
a) Cleanliness
b) Ventilation
c) Drinking water
d) Overtime wages
Answer: d) Overtime wages
4. The maximum permissible limit for weekly working hours under the Factories Act, 1948 is:
a) 48 hours
b) 50 hours
c) 52 hours
d) 54 hours
Answer: a) 48 hours
5. What is the minimum number of hours of rest between two shifts for adult workers under the Factories Act, 1948?
a) 8 hours
b) 10 hours
c) 12 hours
d) 14 hours
Answer: b) 10 hours
6. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with the employment of young persons?
a) Section 23
b) Section 32
c) Section 34
d) Section 45
Answer: c) Section 34
7. Under the Factories Act, 1948, who is responsible for ensuring the welfare of workers?
a) Factory manager
b) Labor union representatives
c) Factory Inspector
d) Workers themselves
Answer: a) Factory manager
8. The Factories Act, 1948 provides for compulsory registration of factories employing:
a) 10 workers or more
b) 20 workers or more
c) 30 workers or more
d) 40 workers or more
Answer: b) 20 workers or more
9. Which of the following is NOT an obligation of the occupier under the Factories Act, 1948?
a) Providing first aid facilities
b) Ensuring the safety of machinery
c) Maintaining proper records of accidents
d) Supplying uniforms to workers
Answer: d) Supplying uniforms to workers
10. As per the Factories Act, 1948, how many hours of overtime can an adult worker work in a week?
a) 8 hours
b) 12 hours
c) 16 hours
d) 24 hours
Answer: a) 8 hours
11. Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum permissible limit of working hours for women workers?
a) 48 hours per week
b) 50 hours per week
c) 54 hours per week
d) 60 hours per week
Answer: a) 48 hours per week
12. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with the provisions for the welfare of workers?
a) Section 41A
b) Section 45A
c) Section 49A
d) Section 55A
Answer: c) Section 49A
13. As per the Factories Act, 1948, who is responsible for notifying accidents to the nearest Inspector?
a) Factory manager
b) Workers' Union representative
c) Workers themselves
d) Local municipality
Answer: a) Factory manager
14. The Factories Act, 1948 prohibits the employment of children below the age of:
a) 12 years
b) 14 years
c) 16 years
d) 18 years
Answer: b) 14 years
15. Which of the following is NOT a provision related to safety under the Factories Act, 1948?
a) Fencing of machinery
b) Hazardous waste disposal
c) Fire safety measures
d) Welfare facilities for workers
Answer: d) Welfare facilities for workers
16. Who is responsible for granting licenses for dangerous operations under the Factories Act, 1948?
a) State Government
b) Central Government
c) Factory Inspector
d) Workers' Union representative
Answer: a) State Government
17. The Factories Act, 1948 mandates that the working area should be well-lit to provide a minimum of how many foot-candles of light?
a) 5 foot-candles
b) 10 foot-candles
c) 15 foot-candles
d) 20 foot-candles
Answer: c) 15 foot-candles
18. Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum permissible limit of noise level in a factory?
a) 80 dB
b) 85 dB
c) 90 dB
d) 95 dB
Answer: c) 90 dB
19. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with the provisions for annual leave with wages?
a) Section 52
b) Section 55
c) Section 59
d) Section 66
Answer: b) Section 55
20. The Factories Act, 1948 requires the maintenance of a register of adult workers employed in the factory. Which section specifies this provision?
a) Section 67
b) Section 69
c) Section 71
d) Section 75
Answer: a) Section 67
21. Under the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum number of hours a young person can be employed in a day?
a) 4 hours
b) 5 hours
c) 6 hours
d) 7 hours
Answer: c) 6 hours
22. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 deals with the provisions for the appointment of Safety Officers?
a) Section 38B
b) Section 40B
c) Section 41B
d) Section 42B
Answer: a) Section 38B
23. The Factories Act, 1948 provides for the constitution of a Safety Committee in factories employing how many workers?
a) 20 workers or more
b) 50 workers or more
c) 100 workers or more
d) 200 workers or more
Answer: c) 100 workers or more
24. Under the Factories Act, 1948, which section deals with the provision for penalties for contravention of the Act?
a) Section 87
b) Section 90
c) Section 92
d) Section 94
Answer: a) Section 87
25. The Factories Act, 1948 empowers the State Government to make rules regarding various aspects. Which section of the Act grants this power?
a) Section 88
b) Section 91
c) Section 94
d) Section 97
Answer: b) Section 91
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