Factories Act of 1948

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According to the Factories Act, 1948, what is the short title of the Act?

Industrial Labor Act

Factories Act, 1948 (correct)

Labor Regulation Act

Consolidation and Amendment Act

When did the Factories Act, 1948 come into force?

23rd September, 1948

1st January, 1950

1st April, 1949 (correct)

1st March, 1948

What is the main purpose of the Factories Act, 1948?

To promote industrial growth

To regulate labor in factories (correct)

To protect factory owners

To encourage worker strikes

Which of the following statements about the Factories Act, 1948 is true?

It consolidates and amends the law regulating labor in factories Signup and view all the answers

What is the extent of the Factories Act, 1948?

It extends to the whole of India Signup and view all the answers

When was the Factories Act, 1948 enacted?

23rd September, 1948 Signup and view all the answers

What is Chapter I of the Factories Act, 1948 about?

Preliminary Signup and view all the answers

What is the commencement date of the Factories Act, 1948?

1st April, 1949 Signup and view all the answers

What is the interpretation section of the Factories Act, 1948 about?

Meaning of terms used in the Act Signup and view all the answers

What is the Factories Act, 1948 primarily concerned with?

Promoting worker safety Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the occupier of a factory owned by the Central Government?

The person appointed to manage the factory Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the occupier of a ship being repaired in a dry dock?

The owner of the dock Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'occupier' in relation to a factory?

The person who controls the affairs of the factory Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the occupier of a factory owned by a local authority?

The person appointed to manage the factory Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the occupier of a factory owned by a State Government?

The person appointed to manage the factory Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the occupier of a factory owned by a firm?

Any individual partner or member of the firm Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the occupier of a factory owned by a company?

Any director of the company Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'prescribed' mean in relation to this Act?

The term used to describe rules made by the State Government Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered the occupier of a ship being repaired in a dry dock for maintenance work?

The owner of the ship Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'group' or 'relay' in the context of this Act?

The workers employed on different shifts Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an 'adult'?

A person who has completed his eighteenth year of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of an 'adolescent'?

A person who has completed his fifteenth year of age but has not completed his eighteenth year Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'child'?

A person who has not completed his fifteenth year of age Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'competent person'?

A person or institution recognized by the Chief Inspector for carrying out tests, examinations, and inspections in a factory Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'hazardous process'?

Any process or activity that causes material impairment to the health of the persons engaged in or connected with it and results in pollution or the general environment Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'day'?

A period of twenty-four hours beginning at midnight Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'week'?

A period of seven days beginning at midnight on Saturday night Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'power'?

Electrical energy or any other form of energy which is mechanically transmitted and is not generated by human or animal agency Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a 'prime mover'?

Any engine, motor or other appliance which generates or otherwise provides power Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'machinery'?

Prime movers, transmission machinery, and all other appliances whereby power is generated, transformed, transmitted or applied Signup and view all the answers