Q. Which of the following measure/s was/were taken in Indian Factory Act, 1881?
1.Employment of children less than 7 years of age prohibited.
2.Working hours restricted to 9 hours per day for children.
3.Children get six holidays in a month.
Choose the correct answer from below given codes:

[A] 1 only

[B] 1 and 2 only

[C] 2 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: The Indian Factory Act, 1881 dealt primarily with the problem of child labour (between 7 and 12 years of age). Its significant provisions were:

  • employment of children under 7 years of age prohibited,
  • working hours restricted to 9 hours per day for children,
  • children to get four holidays in a month,
  • Hazardous machinery to be properly fenced off.

Source: Spectrum Modern India

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