60 Questions
Which of the following activities is NOT considered as a manufacturing process?
Generating power
Which of the following premises would NOT be considered as a factory?
A hotel
Who is considered as the occupier of a factory?
The person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory
According to the Factories Act, 1948, what is the age range for an 'adolescent'?
15 to 18 years old
According to the Factories Act, 1948, what is the definition of 'competent person'?
A person or institution recognized by the Chief Inspector
According to the Factories Act, 1948, when does the Act come into force?
1st day of April 1949
Which term refers to any process or activity in relation to an industry specified in the First Schedule where, unless special care is taken, raw materials used therein or the intermediate or finished products, bye-products, wastes or effluents thereof would cause material impairment to the health of the persons engaged in or connected therewith, or result in the pollution or the general environment?
Hazardous process
Which of the following activities would NOT be considered as a manufacturing process under the definition of a factory?
Generating power
What does the term 'Young person' mean in the context of the text?
A person who is either a child or an adolescent
What does the term 'Power' refer to in the context of the text?
Electrical energy or any other form of energy mechanically transmitted
How many workers must be working in a premises for it to be considered a factory if a manufacturing process is being carried on with the aid of power?
At least 10 workers
Who is considered the occupier of a factory?
The person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory
What does the term 'Hazardous process' refer to?
Any process or activity that causes material impairment to the health of the persons engaged in it
What does the term 'Young person' mean?
A person who is either a child or an adolescent
What does the term 'Power' mean?
Electrical energy
Who is deemed to be the occupier in the case of a firm or other association of individuals?
The individual partners or members
Who is deemed to be the occupier in the case of a company?
The directors of the company
Who is deemed to be the occupier in the case of a factory owned or controlled by the Central Government or any State Government, or any local authority?
The person appointed to manage the affairs of the factory
What is the definition of a 'worker' in the context of a factory?
A person employed in any manufacturing process
What is the definition of a 'factory'?
Any premises whereon ten or more workers are working and a manufacturing process is being carried on with or without the aid of power
Who is the 'occupier' of a factory?
The person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory
Who can direct that different departments or branches of a factory be treated as separate factories?
The State Government or the Chief Inspector
Who can exempt factories from the provisions of this Act during a public emergency?
The State Government
What is the maximum period for which a notification exempting factories from the provisions of this Act can be made during a public emergency?
Three months
Who can make rules for the approval, licensing, and registration of factories?
The State Government
What is required for the purpose of considering applications for permission to construct or extend a factory?
Submission of plans and specifications
When will permission for the site, construction, or extension of a factory be deemed to have been granted?
If no order is communicated within three months
Who can refuse to grant permission for the site, construction, or extension of a factory?
The State Government or the Chief Inspector
What is required before a license for a factory can be granted or renewed?
Submission of a notice
What happens if no order is communicated to the applicant within three months of sending the application for permission to construct or extend a factory?
The permission is deemed to have been granted
According to the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum period for which a notification exempting factories from the provisions of this Act can be made during a public emergency?
6 months
Who has the power to declare different departments or branches of a factory to be treated as separate factories?
The State Government
What does the term 'Power' refer to in the context of the Factories Act, 1948?
Control
When does the Factories Act, 1948 come into force?
1st day of April, 1949
According to Section 15(2) of the Factories Act, in a factory where the humidity of the air is artificially increased, the water used for the purpose must be taken from which of the following sources?
A drinking water source
According to Section 16(2) of the Factories Act, what is the minimum cubic meter space required for every worker employed in a factory built after the commencement of the Act?
14.2 cubic meters
According to Section 17(1) of the Factories Act, what type of lighting must be provided and maintained in every part of a factory where workers are working or passing?
Both natural and artificial lighting
According to Section 18(1) of the Factories Act, what arrangements must be made in every factory to provide drinking water to all workers employed therein?
Wholesome arrangements
According to the Factories Act, 1948, who can be appointed as a Chief Inspector?
Any person possessing the prescribed qualification
Who is considered a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (XLV of 1860)?
Every Chief Inspector, Additional Chief Inspector, Joint Chief Inspector, Deputy Chief Inspector, Inspector, and other officer appointed under this section
Who is responsible for ensuring that an article for use in a factory is safe and without risks to the health of the workers when properly used?
The person who designs, manufactures, imports or supplies the article
Who can be appointed as Inspectors for the purposes of the Factories Act?
Persons possessing the prescribed qualification
According to the Factories Act, 1948, what are the duties of a certifying surgeon?
To carry out duties prescribed in connection with health
What does Section 11 of the Factories Act, 1948, state about cleanliness in factories?
Every factory should be kept clean and free from effluvial arising from any drain
What does Section 12 of the Factories Act, 1948, require in terms of waste and effluent disposal?
Factories should make effective arrangements for waste and effluent disposal
What does Section 14 of the Factories Act, 1948, state about dust and fume control in factories?
Factories should provide exhaust appliances at the point of origin of dust, fume, or impurity
According to the Factories Act, 1948, what is the maximum fine for spitting within the premises of a factory in contravention of sub-section (3) of Section 20?
$5
According to Section 21 of the Factories Act, 1948, what is the purpose of fencing machinery in a factory?
To protect workers from the machinery
According to Section 22 of the Factories Act, 1948, who is allowed to carry out examination or operation of machinery while it is in motion?
Any specially trained worker
According to Section 23 of the Factories Act, 1948, what are the requirements for a young person to work at a machine?
Both (a) and (b)
Which of the following statements is true regarding the exemption of factories from the provisions of the Act during a public emergency?
The State Government can exempt any factory from all provisions of the Act except section 67 for a period of up to three months.
When will permission for the site, construction, or extension of a factory be deemed to have been granted?
If the State Government or Chief Inspector does not communicate any order within three months of receiving the application.
Who can refuse to grant permission for the site, construction, or extension of a factory?
The State Government
What is the general duty of the occupier of a factory according to the Factories Act, 1948?
To ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all workers while they are at work in the factory.
According to Section 25 of the Factories Act, what is the maximum distance allowed for a self-acting machine to traverse within a space where any person is liable to pass?
45 centimetres
According to Section 26 of the Factories Act, who can be punished for selling or letting on hire machinery driven by power which does not comply with the provisions of the Act?
The person selling or letting on hire the machinery
According to Section 26 of the Factories Act, what is the maximum term of imprisonment for selling or letting on hire machinery driven by power which does not comply with the Act?
3 months
According to Section 26 of the Factories Act, what is the maximum amount of fine for selling or letting on hire machinery driven by power which does not comply with the Act?
$500
According to Section 26 of the Factories Act, what is the punishment for an agent of a seller or hirer who causes or procures the sale or hire of machinery driven by power which does not comply with the Act?
Imprisonment for 3 months
According to Section 26 of the Factories Act, what is the punishment for an agent of a seller or hirer who causes or procures the sale or hire of machinery driven by power which does not comply with the Act?
$500 fine
This quiz tests your understanding of the definition of "occupier" in different contexts, including firms, associations, and companies. It also covers the occupier of a factory owned or controlled by the Central Government.
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