The Factories Act, 1948

31. A. B. C. D. 32. A. B. C. D. 33. A. B. C. D. 34. A. B. C. D. 35. A. B. C. D. 36. A. B. C. D. 37. A. B. C. D.

The term Adult is defined in the section . 2(a) 2(ad) 2(aa) None of these Adult is a person who has completed 21 years 14 years 18 years 20 years Section 2(c ) of the act defines .. Child Competent person Adolescent None of these A person who is not 15 years old is a .. Kid Adolescent Child All of the above A person has turned 17 yesterday. Which of the statements is true with respect to that person? The person is a child. The person is a child as well as an adolescent. The person was an adolescent 1 year back. All of the above Section 2(cb) of the Factories Act defines Child Labour Labour Process Hazardous Process A person who is either a child or an adolescent will be considered a .. as per the f actories Act, 1948. Competent Person Young Person Productive Person Casual Labour

38. Day is a 24 hours period that begins at 06:00 AM as per the act. A. True B. False

39. A. B. C. D.

According to the Factories Act, 1948 Week starts at midnight on . night. Monday Sunday Saturday There is no such mention

40. Power also means energy generated by human or animal. A. True B. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 4: 31A, 32C, 33A, 34C, 35C, 36D, 37B, 38B (begins at midnight), 39C, 40B

Labour Laws Questions 16 (151 - 160)

The Factories Act, 1948 151. The Site Appraisal committee constituted for considering applications for initial location of factory involving hazardous process may also include a representative of Town Planning Departments of the State Government. a. True b. False 152. In how many days is The Site Appraisal Committee required to submit its report to the State Government? a. 30 days b. 60 days c. 90 days d. 120 days 153. If the application to the Site Appraisal Committee has come from a factory owned or controlled by Central Government, is the State Government allowed to include a representative from the Central Government into the Site Appraisal Committee? a. Yes b. No 154. If an application for establishing a factory involving hazardous process has been approved by the State Government, then the same applicant is not required to take further approval, for the same factory, from the Central Board or the State Board established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974 and the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. a. True b. False 155. Specific responsiblities of the occupier in relation to hazardous processes is given under which section of The Factories Act, 1948? a. Section 40 b. Section 41 - A c. Section 41 - B d. Section 41 - C

156. It is the responsibility of the Occupier, involved in hazardous process, to get the medical check up done of every worker working in his/her factory at regular intervals not exceeding ............. a. 3 months b. 9 months c. 12 months d. 24 months 157. The Central Government may appoint an Inquiry committee for inquiring into the Standards of Health and Safety in a factory involving hazardous process. How many members would this committee include? a. 15 b. 5 c. 3 d. 2 158. The maximum permissible limits of exposure to chemical and toxic substance in a factory involving hazardous process are mentioned in ............... a. First Schedule b. Second Schedule c. Third Schedule d. None of these 159. In a factory involving hazardous process, the occupier shall set up a Safety Committee constituting Workers and Management for maintaining proper safety and health at work. In what proportion shall the both parties be included in such committee? (Management : Workers) a. 50 : 50 b. 60 : 40 c. 70 : 30 d. 100 : 0 160. The Right of Workers to warn about imminent danger in a factory involving hazardous process is given under which section of The Factories Act, 1948? a. 41 - G b. 41 - H c. 41 - I d. 41 - J Answers to Labour Laws Questions 16 : 151 A, 152 C, 153 A, 154 A, 155 D, 156 C, 157 C, 158 B, 159 A, 160 B.

Labour Laws Questions 15 (141 - 150)

The Factories Act, 1948 141. The constitution of site appraisal committee is covered under which section of the Factories Act, 1948? a. Section 39 b. Section 40 c. Section 41 - A d. Section 41 - B 142. What is the purpose of site appraisal committee constituted in the question discussed above? a. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Heavy Machinery in a moving state. b. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Hazardous Process.

c. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Chemical Material handling. d. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory involving Complex Technology Process. 143. Who shall be the Chairman of the site appraisal committee? a. Chief Inspector b. Executive Auditor c. Third Party Auditor d. Commissioner of Police 144. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution appointed by the Central Government under ............ of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. a. Section 3 b. Section 4 c. Section 5 d. Section 6 145. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution referred under section 3 of which Act? a. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1992 b. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1990 c. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1985 d. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981 146. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the State Board for the purpose of Prevention and Control of Water Pollution. a. True b. False 147. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the State Board for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution referred under ............ ofAir (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981. a. Section 9 b. Section 7 c. Section 6 d. Section 5 148. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Education in the state. a. True b. False 149. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Environment in the state. a. True b. False 150. A representative of the Meterological Department of the Government is also included in the site appraisal committee. a. True b. False Answers to Labour Laws Questions 15 : 141 C, 142 B, 143 A, 144 A,145 D, 146 A, 147 D, 148 B, 149 A, 150 A.

Labour Laws Questions 14 (131 - 140)

The Factories Act, 1948 131. This section of the factories act provides that every pit, fixed vessel, sump or tank that may be injurious due to its location or depth shall be adequately covered or fenced so as to avoid accident and injury. Which section is this? a. Section 32 b. Section 33 c. Section 34 d. Section 35 132. Which section protects a worker from being employed at a factory for lifting or moving or carrying any load which may cause him injury? a. Section 37 b. Section 35 c. Section 34 d. Section 33 133. A worker employed in a factory for Welding is not provided safety screen and/or goggles and/or other appropriate protective equipment. This situation is violating one of the sections i.e. Section 35 which speaks about ............... a. Protection of face b. Protection from Welding Arc c. Protection of eyes d. Protection of head 134. Protection from dangerous fumes and gases is ensured under ........... of the factories act, 1948. a. Section 36 b. Section 38 c. Section 40 d. None of these 135. Any portable light that needs to be used inside a confined space, chamber, tank or pit may not exceed ........... a. 40 volts b. 8 volts c. 12 volts d. 24 volts 136. Section 38 of the factories act speaks about............ a. Floors, Stairs and Means of Access b. Explosives or inflammable dust, gas etc. c. Precautions in case of fire d. Precautions in case of flood 137. There shall be 1 Safety Officer for every .......... workers in a factory. a. 250 b. 500 c. 750 d. 1000 138. "Maintenance of Buildings" is ensured for safety under .......... a. Section 39 b. Section 39-A c. Section 40

d. Section 40-A 139. "Striking Gear and devices for cutting of power" is given under ............. of the factories act, 1948. a. Section 24 b. Section 18 c. Section 15-A d. Section 19 140. General Duties of manufacturers, etc., as regards articles and substances for use in factories is discussed under ............ of the factories act. a. Section 7 b. Section 7-A c. Section 7-B d. None of these Answers to Labour Law Questions 14: 131 B, 132 C, 133 C, 134 A, 135 D, 136 C, 137 D, 138 D, 139 A, 140 C.

Labour Laws Questions 13 (121 - 130)

The Factories Act, 1948 121. "Fencing of Machinery" is discussed under .............. a. Section 21 b. Section 22 c. Section 23 d. Section 24 122. With reference to Section 22(2) of the Act, can a woman be allowed to clean or lubricate a part of the prime mover, while the prime mover is in motion? a. Yes b. No 123. Section 23 of the Factories Act, 1948 explains about ............. a. Employment of Women for Lubrication of Prime Mover b. Employment of young persons for Lubrication of Prime Mover c. Employment of young persons on dangerous machine d. Striking gear and devices for cutting of power 124. A Self-Acting machine or material may not run on inward or outward traverse within a distance of ......... over the designated walking space for any person. a. 45 centimeters b. 3 meters c. 90 centimeters d. 2 meters 125. Section 28 of the Factories act, 1948 discusses ............ a. Self Acting Machines b. Hoists and Lifts c. Casing of new machinery d. Prohibition of employment of women and children near cotton openers 126. Lifting machines, chains, ropes, lifting tackles and other similar materials/tools should be examined by a competent person once is a period of every ............. a. 3 months b. 6 months

c. 9 months d. 12 months 127. When a person is working near the wheel track of any travelling crane, it should be ensured that the crane is at least ............. away of such place. a. 6 mtrs b. 12 mtrs c. 9 mtrs d. None of the Above 128. The term "Revolving Machinery" is discussed under ................. of the Factories Act, 1948. a. Section 30 b. Section 29 c. Section 28 d. Section 27 129. Is it mandatory to display/fix a notice showing the maximum safe working peripheral speed of every grindstone or abrasive wheel near each machine where grinding is carried on? If Yes, then, under which section is it mentioned so? a. No, it is not mandatory b. Yes, It is mandatory under section 30(1) of the Factories Act, 1948 c. Yes, It is mandatory under section 32(1) of the Factories Act, 1948 d. None of the Above. 130. The term "Pressure Plant" is discussed under which section of the act? a. Section 30 b. Section 31 c. Section 32 d. Section 33 Answers to Labour Law Questions 13 : 121 A, 122 B, 123 C, 124 A, 125 B, 126 D, 127 A, 128 A, 129 B, 130 B.

Labour Laws Questions 12 (111 - 120)

The Factories Act, 1948 111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under .............. a. Section 18 b. Section 19 c. Section 20 d. Section 21 112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal or Washing Place. a. 10 metres b. 6 metres c. 8 metres d. 3 metres 113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make appropriate arrangements for cool drinking water during hot weather. a. 10 b. 250 c. 500 d. 750

114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................ a. Spittoons b. Canteen Facility c. Drinking Water Supplies d. Latrines and Urinals 115. A Latrine or Urinal accommodation may not directly communicate with any work-room. a. True b. False 116. The Internal Walls and Floors of Latrines and Urinals should be covered with glaze tiles or smooth polish up to a height of ............ a. 150 centimetres b. 120 centimetres c. 90 centimetres d. 30 centimetres 117. Section 19 (2) of the Factories Act, 1948 provides that the Latrines and Urinals should be properly washed and cleaned with suitable detergents or disinfectants at least once every ........... a. Shift b. 7 days c. 3 days d. 9 days 118. Section 20 of the act discusses ............. a. Spittoons b. Detergents c. House Keeping d. None of the Above 119. It is not necessary to have spittoons in a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948 a. True b. False 120. If a person spits in the premises of the factory and not in the spittoons he may be fined up to rupees ............ a. 1000 b. 500 c. 250 d. 5 Answers to Labour Laws Questions 12 : 111 A, 112 B, 113 B, 114 D, 115 A, 116 C, 117 B, 118 A, 119 B, 120 D.

Labour Laws Questions 11 (101 - 110)

The Factories Act, 1948 101. Any factory where the humidity in air is artificially controlled, Drinking Water from Public Supply can be used for the said purpose. a. True b. False

102. This section states that effective measures should be undertaken to keep the work-rooms free from dust and fumes. Which section is this? a. Section 12 b. Section 13 c. Section 14 d. Section 15

103. Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ............... a. Cleanliness b. Disposal of Waste c. Dust and Fumes d. Artificial Humidification

104. The law states any factory already in existence before the commencement of the Factories Act, 1948 should provide at least ............... of space for every worker employed. a. 9 metres b. 7.1 cubic metres c. 9.9 cubic metres d. No such measurement is given in the Factories Act, 1948

105. "Ventilation and Temperature" are discussed under ........... of the Factories Act, 1948 a. Section 15 b. Section 14 c. Section 13 d. Section 12

106. .................. may order to display a notice on each work room mentioning the maximum number of workers who may work in the room at a given time. a. Chief Inspector b. Chief Auditor c. Chief Justice d. None of the above

107. A factory built and commenced business in 1982 should provide at least ............. space for every worker employed. a. 9.9 cubic metres b. 10.7 cubic metres c. 14.2 cubic metres d. 22.2 cubic metres

108. The term "Lighting" is discussed under ............. a. Section 18 b. Section 21 (a) c. Section 20 d. Section 17

109. Prevention of (i) glare directly from a source of light or a smooth surface and (ii) formation of shadows such that it causes eye-strain or unsafe working condition

is taken care under ............. a. Section 16 b. Section 16 (a) c. Section 17 (1) d. Section 17 (3)

110. A Drinking Water point should be marked "Drinking Water" in English Language only. a. True b. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 11 : 101 A, 102 C, 103 D, 104 C, 105 C, 106 A, 107 C, 108 D, 109 D, 110 B

Labour Laws Questions 9 (81 - 90)

The Factories Act, 1948 81. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act. a. Section 9 (C) b. Section 10 c. Section (11) d. Section (12)

82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........ a. Cleanliness b. Health c. Environment d. Healthy Person

83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by washing and using disinfectant wherever necessary. a. Shift b. Day c. Week d. Month

84. Inside Walls or Partitions that are painted or varnished, should be re-painted or re-varnished at least once in a period of ............. . a. 10 years b. 5 years c. 7 months d. 3 years

85. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint should be repainted with at least one coat of such paint at least once in a period of ....... years. a. 2 b. 2.5 c. 3 d. 7

86. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint or varnished should be cleaned at least once in a period of ..... . a. 14 months b. 18 months c. 22 months d. 36 months

87. Inside Walls or Partitions when kept White Washed or Colour Washed, should be White Washed or Colour Washed at least once in a period of ........ . a. 6 months b. 14 months c. 18 months d. 22 months

88. Doors, Windows, Metallic Frames or Shutters that are kept painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least once every period of ......... . a. 1 year b. 3 years c. 5 years d. 6 years

89. It is voluntary under the Act to maintain a register of Painting or White Washing as may be applicable. A. True B. False

90. Section 12 of the act relates to ...... a. Ventilation and Temperature b. Disposal of waste and effluents c. Removal of Insects and poisonous animals from premises d. Planting Trees in the premises

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 9 : 81 B, 82 A, 83 C, 84 B, 85 C, 86 A, 87 B, 88 C, 89 B, 90 B.

Labour Laws Questions 8 (71 - 80)

The Factories Act, 1948 71. Power to declare different departments to be seperate factories is given in section ......... of the act. a. 4 b. 5 c. 6 d. 7

72. Before occupying or using a premises as a Factory, the occupier has to give some details in a notice form to the Chief Inspector. Such notice should be given before ....... days of occupying the premises. a. 90 b. 30

c. 25 d. 15

73. General duties of the Occupier are given under which section of the Factories Act? a. 8-A b. 5-D c. 6-C d. 7-A

74. Section 8 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........ a. General duties of manufacturers b. Inspectors c. Limitations of Occupier d. Occupying Conditions

75. ......... states that any person, having any direct interest in a factory or any process or business carried there in or any patent or machinery carried there with, cannot be appointed as Inspector, Chief Inspector, Public Officer etc. a. Section 9 (3) b. Section 9 (2) c. Section 8 (3) d. Section 8 (2)

76. Every District Magistrate shall be an Inspector for his district. a. True b. False

77. Section 9 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........ a. Duties of Inspectors b. Moral Duties of Inspectors c. Powers of Inspectors d. Appointment of Inspectors

78. Inspector's powers are limited by certain local limits. a. True b. False, Inspector has unlimited powers

79. The Inspector may not take away with him any Instrument or Photograph with him for examination. He may examine only in the factory premises. a. True b. False

80. For the purpose of Inspection, the Inspector can take photo copies of register or other documents but cannot seize the registers or documents. a. True b. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 8: 71 A, 72 D, 73 D, 74 B, 75 C, 76 A, 77 C, 78 A, 79 B, 80 B.

Labour Laws Questions 7 (61-70)

The Factories Act, 1948 Section 11 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to . Natural Humidification Cleanliness Health Poisonous Substances For a given work place, the floor should be washed at least once in every . 1 year 6 months 1 month 1 week The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted should be repainted once every . 3 years 4 years 5 years It is the owners choice The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted with washable paint should be washed in a period of 6 months 8 months 3 months 1 month The walls, ceilings or partitions which are white washed, should be white washed once every .. 3 months 10 months 14 months 2 years Windows, doors or shutters that are painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least once every .. 1 year 3 years 5 years 7 years Disposal of waste and effluents relates to section 12 13 14 15

61. A. B. C. D. 62. A. B. C. D. 63. A. B. C. D. 64. A. B. C. D. 65. A. B. C. D. 66. A. B. C. D. 67. A. B. C. D.

68. Section 13 relates to A. Dust and Fume B. Natural Oxidation

C. D.

Ventilation and temperature Air Conditioning

69. It is not necessary to ensure flow of fresh air and arrange for adequate ventilation in the factory. A. True B. False 70. Section 10 relates to Cleanliness. A. True B. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 7: 61B, 62D, 63A, 64A, 65C, 66C, 67A, 68C, 69B, 70B (Section 11).

Labour Laws Questions 6 (51-60)

The Factories Act, 1948 51. A. B. C. D. 52. A. B. C. D. 53. A. B. C. D. 54. A. B. C. D. 55. Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines . Occupier Employee Owner Manager The Power or exempt, any factory, during public emergency is given in which section of the Factories Act, 1948? Section 5 Section 6 Section 4 Section 3 An occupier, before using any premises as a factory, should send a written notice to the Chief Inspector at least .. days in advance. 30 20 15 10 If a new manager is appointed and takes charge on a given day, the Occupier must send a written notice to the Inspector within .. days. 10 15 7 3

If a Manager is not appointed for a factory then the Occupier of the factory will be considered as the Manager of the factory as per the Factories Act, 1948. A. True B. False 56. A. B. C. D. General duties of the Occupier are mentioned in which section of the act? Section 7-D Section 7-C Section 7-B Section 7-A

57. A. B. C. D.

The term Inspectors is discussed in which section of the Factories Act, 1948? Section 7 Section 8 Section 9 Section 10

58. The State Government cannot appoint Joint Chief Inspectors. A. True B. False 59. A. B. C. D. 60. A. B. C. D. Powers of Inspectors are discussed in the Section . 8 10 11 None of these Section 10 of the Factories Act, 1948 speaks about . Certifying Surgeons Certifying Doctors Certified Employees Certified Examiners

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 6: 51A, 52A, 53C, 54C, 55A, 56D, 57B, 58B, 59D (section 9), 60A

Labour Laws Questions 5 (41-50)

The Factories Act, 1948 41. A. B. C. D. 42. A. B. C. D. 43. A. B. C. D. The term Power is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948? Section 2(p) Section 2(h) Section 2(g) Section 2(l) Section 2(j) of the act defines which term? Machinery Transmission Machinery Prime Mover None of these The term Manufacturing Process is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948? Section 2(l) Section 2(k) Section 2(m) Section 2(n)

44. Preserving an item in cold storage is considered as Manufacturing Process. A. True B. False 45. Worker is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948? A. Section 2(l) B. Section 2(m)

C. D.

Section 2(p) None of these

46. A person employed through a contractor is not considered as a Worker as per the act. A. True B. False 47. A. B. C. D. The term Factory is defined in section of the act. 2(s) 2(p) 2(v) None of these

48. A railway running shed is a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948. A. True B. False 49. A restaurant is not a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948. A. True B. False 50. A mine is a Factory as per the definition of Factory given in Factories Act, 1948. A. True B. False Answers to Labour Laws Questions 5: 41C, 42A, 43B, 44A, 45A, 46B, 47D - 2(m), 48B, 49A, 50B

The Factories Act, 1948

1. Section 2 (a) of the act defines the term ....... a. Adult b. Adolescent c. Child d. Calendar year 2. According to the definition of "Week" under the Act, it is a period of 7 days beginning at midnight on ........... a. Sunday b. Monday c. Saturday d. Friday 3. If any article is stored in a cold storage, is it considered as a Manufacturing Process under the Act? a. Yes b. No

4. As per the Act, a person who has not completed his 15th year of age is a/an ............ a. Adolescent b. Teenager c. Child d. Adult 5. A Mobile unit that belongs to the armed forces of the Union is not a "Factory" as per the definition of "Factory" given under the Act. a. True b. False 6. Section 2 (n) under the act defines .......... a. Publisher b. Manager c. Owner d. Occupier 7. "Welfare" is not part of the Factories Act, 1948. a. True b. False 8. As per the act, the floor of ever work room should be cleaned once every ........ a. day b. month c. week d. hour 9. The District Magistrate cannot become an Inspector as per the Act. a. True b. False 10. The power of inspectors is discussed under ........ of the Factories Act, 1948. a. Section 9 b. Section 10 c. Section 11 d. Section 12 Answers : 1a,2b,3a,4c,5a,6d,7b,8c,9b,10a