10 Questions
What is the short title of the Act?
The Poisons Act, 1919
Under what circumstances can the Provincial Government regulate possession and sale of any specified poison?
By rule within the whole or any part of the territories under its administration
What does Section 3 of the Act empower regarding importation of poisons into Pakistan?
Prohibit importation into Pakistan of any poison except under licence
What is the penalty for unlawful importation of poisons?
Imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both
What does Section 5 of the Act presume about specified poisons?
Presumption as to their poisonous nature
According to the Factories Act, who is considered an adolescent?
A person who has completed his fifteenth but has not completed his seventeenth year
What does the term 'power' refer to in the Factories Act?
Electric energy and any other form of mechanically transmitted energy not generated by human or animal agency
How is a 'week' defined under the Factories Act?
A period of seven days beginning at midnight on Saturday night
What is the specific definition of a 'worker' according to the Factories Act?
A person employed directly or through an agency in any manufacturing process, or in cleaning any part of the machinery or premises used for a manufacturing process, or in any other kind of work connected with the subject of the manufacturing process
What constitutes a 'factory' as per the Factories Act?
Any premises where ten or more workers are employed for manufacturing processes or related work
Study Notes
Poison Act
- The Provincial Government can regulate the possession and sale of specified poisons if it is deemed necessary for the public's safety.
- Section 3 of the Act empowers the government to regulate the importation of poisons into Pakistan.
- The penalty for unlawful importation of poisons is punishable by law.
Factories Act
- An adolescent is considered a person who has completed their 14th year but has not completed their 18th year.
- The term 'power' refers to mechanical power, which includes electricity, water, and steam.
- A 'week' is defined as a period of seven days beginning at midnight on Saturday.
- A 'worker' is defined as a person who is employed in a factory to do any manual, clerical, or supervisory work.
- A 'factory' is constituted as any premises where 10 or more workers are employed, or where the manufacturing process is carried out using power.
Test your knowledge of The Poisons Act, 1919 by identifying and understanding the key sections and provisions of the act. This quiz covers the content and details related to the regulation, importation, possession, and penalties associated with poisons.
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