Consider the following statements regarding “Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act 2016”: 1. It prohibits employment of Children below 14 years in all employment. 2. It prohibits employment of adolescents (14-18 Years) in scheduled hazardous occupations and processes. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. Consider the following statements regarding “Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act 2016”:
1.It prohibits employment of Children below 14 years in all employment.
2.It prohibits employment of adolescents (14-18 Years) in scheduled hazardous occupations and processes.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation: Child Labor (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Act 2016: Prohibit employment of Children below 14 years in all employment and also with provisions for prohibition on employment of adolescents (14-18 Years) in the scheduled hazardous occupations and processes.

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