The Factories Act, 1948 MCQs

Factories Act, 1948 – MCQ Test (25 Questions)

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1. When did the Factories Act, 1948 come into force?

23 Sept 1948 1 April 1949 4 April 1949 12 Sept 1948

2. The Act applies to factories using power and employing at least how many workers?

10 workers 20 workers 50 workers 100 workers

3. Which section defines 'occupier' as one who has ultimate control?

Section 2(m) Section 2(n) Section 2(k) Section 2(h)

4. General duties of occupier are under which section?

Section 7 Section 7A Section 8 Section 9

5. Which section deals with cleanliness?

Section 10 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13

6. Minimum space per worker in workrooms under Act is?

9.9 m³ 10.2 m³ 14.2 m³ 13.2 m³

7. What is rest interval after every 5 hours of work?

15 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 45 minutes

8. Maximum weekly hours for adult worker?

42 hours 44 hours 48 hours 56 hours

9. Who administers the Act in the States?

Central Government Labour Commissioner Inspector of Factories Trade Union

10. Definition of 'worker' is under which section?

Section 2(k) Section 2(l) Section 2(m) Section 2(p)

11. Notice of occupation must be sent how many days in advance?

10 days 12 days 15 days 20 days

12. Fitness certificate validity under Act?

6 months 12 months 18 months 24 months

13. Annual leave with wages is provided after how many days of service?

180 days 190 days 240 days 250 days

14. Crèche provision is mandatory if how many women employees?

25 women 30 women 32 women 40 women

15. Washing facility provision is under which section?

Section 41 Section 42 Section 43 Section 44

16. Facilities for canteen must be provided if workers exceed?

250 workers 500 workers 750 workers 1000 workers

17. Which schedule lists notifiable diseases like Anthrax, Arsenic?

First Schedule Second Schedule Third Schedule Fourth Schedule

18. Who appoints Inspectors for Factories Act?

Central Government State Government District Magistrate Labour Commissioner

19. Safety Officer must be appointed if factory has how many workers?

500 750 1000 1200

20. Welfare Officer appointment mandatory for how many workers?

100 250 500 750

21. Monthly sewage or waste disposal arrangements are prescribed under which section?

Section 13 Section 14 Section 15 Section 12

22. Which chapter covers working hours of adults?

Chapter V Chapter VI Chapter IV Chapter VII

23. Maximum spread-over including rest intervals?

10½ hours 12 hours 11 hours 10 hours

24. False statement: piece-rate workers are not 'workers'?

True False In certain cases Depends on state rules

25. The Act was replaced by which modern Code?

OSH Working Conditions Code, 2020 Industrial Relations Code, 2020 Code on Wages, 2019 Social Security Code, 2020