mcq on factories act 1948

MCQs on Factories Act 1948 (4)1. The annual return under the Factories Act shall be submitted to Inspector of Factories on or before(a) 31st January(b) 31st December(c) 30th April(d) 31st March

2. The number of elected workers in the canteen managing committee shall not be more than --------- or less than -------(a) more than 5 or less than 2(b) more than 20 or less than 10(c) more than 15 or less than 10(d) more than 10 or less than 5

3. As per Factories Act, "child" means a person who has not completed his ------- year of age(a) 18 th(b) 21 st(c) 15 th (d) 14 th

4. As per Factories Act, "hazardous process" means 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-(a) Cause material impairment to the health of the persons engaged in or connected therewith(b) Result in the pollution of the general environment(c) Only (a)(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answ er - (a)

Answ er - (a)

Answ er - (c)

Answ er - (d)

5. "factory" means any premises including the precincts whereon --------- or more workers are working, or were working on any day of the preceding twelve months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process is being carried onwith the aid of power.(a) 10(b) 20(c) 15(d) 25

6.In any case of a public emergency the State Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, exempt any factory or class or description of factories from all or any of the provisions of this Act except section ----------- for such period and subject to such conditions as it may think fit; provided that no such notification shall be made for a period exceeding three months at a time.(a) Section 20(b) Section 67(c) Section 60(d) Section 53

7. As per Factories (Amendment) Act, 1987, if a factory engaged in a hazardous process, the occupier of a factory shall inform the Chief Inspector about the nature and details of the process in such form and in such manner as may be prescribed within a period of -------- days of such commencement (a) 60(b) 25(c) 30(d) 50

8. The maximum permissible threshold limits of exposure of chemical and toxic substances in manufacturing processes (whether hazardous or otherwise) in any factory shall be of the value indicated in the ---------- Schedule.(a) First Schedule(b) Third Schedule(c) Fourth Schedule(d) Second Schedule

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9. No adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than ------- hours in any week.(a) 48(b) 52(c) 60(d) 45

10.No substitution shall be made which will result in any worker working for more than -------days consecutively without a holiday for a whole day.(a) seven days(b) ten days(c) twelve days(d) fourteen days

11.The periods of work of adult workers in a factory each day shall be so fixed that no period shall exceed five hours and that no worker shall work for more than five hours before he has had an interval for rest of at least ------- hours.(a) one and half hours(b) one hour(c) half an hour(d) None of the above

12.The period of work of an adult worker in a factory shall be so arranged that inclusive of his intervals for rest under section 55, they shall not spreadover more than -------- in any day:(a) nine and a half hours(b) eight and a half hours(c) ten hours(d) ten and a half hours

13.no woman shall be required or allowed to work in any factory except between the hours (a) 6 A.M. and 7 P.M.(b) 5 A.M. and 6 P.M.(c) 7 A.M. and 10 P.M.(d) 6 A.M. and 10 P.M.

Answ er - (a)

Answ er - (b)

Answ er - (c)

Answ er - (d)

Answ er - (a)

14.No child shall be employed or permitted to work in any factory(a) for more than eight and a half hours in any day(b) for more than four and a half hours in any day(c) for more than four hours in any day(d) for more than six hours in any day

15. Subject to the provisions of section 111, if any worker employed in a factory contravenes any provision of this Act or any rules or orders made thereunder, imposing any duty or liability on workers, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to --------- rupees.(a) 5000(b) 1000(c) 500(d) 100

MCQs on Factories Act 1948 (1)1. Which of the following is not a statutory welfare facility under the Factories Act, 1948?(A) Crèche(B) Canteen(C) Transport(D) First-Aid Boxes

2. The constitution of site appraisal committees is under the:(A) Factories Act, 1948(B) Contract labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970(C) Maternity Benefit Act, 1965(D) Employees State Insurance Act, 1948

3. To avoid overcrowding the space provided for each worker under the Factories Act, 1948 is(A) 12 cubic metres for factories built before 1948 and 14.2cubic meters for those built after 1948(B) 10 cubic metres for factories built before 1948 and 14.2 cubic meters for those built after 1948

Answ er - (b)

Answ er - (c)

Answ er - (C)

Answ er - (A)

(C) 9.9 cubic metres for factories built before 1948 and 14.2 cubic meters for those built after 1948(D) 9.9 cubic meters for factories built before 1948 and 14.4 cubic meters for those built after 1948.

4. Under the Factories Act, 1948 the working hours of 8 per day and 48 per week(A) Include spread over.(B) Are minimum working hours(C) Include rest interval period.(D) Do not include rest interval period.

5. Which of the following statements relating to the Factories Act is not true?(A) There is a provision in the Act relating to the constitution of a Managing Committee for the management of the canteen.(B) There is a provision in the Act regarding the setting up of a safety committee.(C) The Act does not have a provision relating to the setting up of welfare committee.(D) The Act has a provision relating to the establishment of a Grievance Committee.

6. Which of the following authorities has the power to prescribe the form of certificate of fitness to work in a factory under the Factories Act?(A) The certifying surgeon(B) The owner or occupier of the factory(C) The Chief Inspector of Factories of the State(D) The State Government

7. Which part of the definition of ‘worker’ under the Factories Act is incomplete?(A) A person employed directly or by or through any agency.(B) With or without the knowledge of the principal employer.(C) For remuneration(D) In the manufacturing process

8. Ambulance room shall be provided if(A) 30 womens workers are employed under Maternity Benefit Act, 1965.(B) Creche is provided under the Factories Act, 1948.

Answ er - (C)

Answ er - (D)

Answ er - (D)

Answ er - (D)

Answ er - (C)

(C) 500 workers are employed in the factory under the Factories Act, 1948.(D) The Workmens’ Compensation Act, 1923 is applicable to the factory.

9. The maximum daily hours of work in a day with normal wage allowed in factories is(A) 11 hours(B) 10 hours(C) 9 hours(D) 8 hours

10. Which of the following statements relating to Welfare Officer is not true?(A) The provision of Welfare Officer is given in both the Factories Act, 1948 and the Mines Act, 1952.(B) Welfare Officer’s duties and responsibilities are defined and prescribed in the legislation.(C) Welfare Officer’s appointment is tagged to the provision of minimum workforce employed in an organisation(D) The Welfare Officer’s role was designed as a ‘Third force’.

11. The Bhopal Gas Tragedy led to an amendment under which of the following legislations?(A) Factories Act(B) Mines Act(C) Plantation Labour Act(D) None of the above

12. The Factories Act, 1948 requires the appointment of the ‘Safety Officer’ in factories employing at least(A) 250 workers(B) 500 workers(C) 1000 workers(D) None of the above

Answ er - (C)

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13. Which section of the Factories Act deals with appointment of Welfare Officers?(A) Section 45(B) Section 49(C) Section 51(D) Section 55

14.Appointment of Welfare Officer under Factories Act, 1948 is compulsory where_______ employees are employed.(A) 50(B) 500(C) 1000(D) 100

15.Crèche is mandatory under the Factories Act where _____workers are employed(A) 30 (B) 100(C) 30 women

(D) 250

MCQs on Factories Act 1948 (2)1. The first Factories Act was enacted in (A) 1881(B) 1895(C) 1897(D) 1885

2. Who is an adult as per Factories Act, 1948?(A) Who has completed 18 years of age(B) Who is less than 18 years(C) Who is more than 14 years(D) Who is more than 15 years

Answ er - (B)

Answ er - (B)

Answ er - (C)

Answ er - (A)

3. A person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory under Factories Act, 1948 is called as(A) Occupier(B) Manager(C) Chairman(D) Managing Director.

4. A premises including precincts thereof is a ‘factory’ within the meaning of the Factories Act, 1948 wherein a manufacturing process is being carried on without the aid of power and where the number of workers working is –(A) 10 or more workers(B) 20 or more workers(C) 15 or more workers(D) 50 or more workers.

5. Which Schedule of the Factories Act, 1948 specifies Beriyllium poisoning, Anthrax and Arsenic poisoning or its sequelae etc, as notifiable diseases?(A) First Schedule(B) Second Schedule(C) Third Schedule (D) Fifth Schedule

6. The space for every worker employed in the Factory after the commencement of Factories Act, 1948 should be________ Cubic Meters. (A) 9.9 (B) 10.2 (C) 14.2 (D) 13.2

7. The provision for cooling water during hot weather should be made by the organization if it employees_______ or more employees. (A) 200 (B) 250 (C) 300 (D) 150

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Answ er - (B)

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Answ er - (C)

8. Who is an Adolescent as per Factories Act, 1948? (A) Who has completed 17 years of age? (B) who is less than 18 years (C) who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years. (D) None of these

9. Which one of the following is not Welfare provision under Factories Act, 1948 (A) Canteen (B) Crèches (C) Alcoholic Beverage(D) Drinking Water.

10. First Aid Boxes is to be provided for ______ of persons (A) 125 (B) 135 (C) 150 (D) 160

11. Safety Officers are to be appointed if Organization is engaging______ or more employees. (A) 1000 (B) 2000 (C) 500 (D) 750

12. Canteen is to be provided if engaging Employees more than______ persons.(A) 250(B) 230(C) 300(D) 275

Answ er - (B)

Answ er - (C)

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Answ er - (A)

13. Leave with wages is allowed for employees if they work for_______ days in a month. (A) 15(B) 25 (C) 20(D) 28

14. Welfare Officers are to be appointed if Organization is engaging______ or more employees. (A) 500 (B) 250 (C) 600 (D) 750

15. The Ambulance Room is to be provided If engaging employees more than______ (A) 400 (B) 350(C) 500 (D) 450

MCQs on Factories Act 1948 (3)1. Crèche is to be provided if______ or more lady employees are engaged.(A) 25(B) 32(C) 30(D) 40

Answ er - (A)

Answ er - (C)

Answ er - (A)

Answ er - (C)

2. The term Sabbatical is connected with(A) Paid leave for study(B) Paternity leave(C) Maternity leave(D) Quarantine leave

3. Section 2 (K) of the Factories Act 1948 Says about (A) Manufacturing Process (B) Factory (C) Worker (D) None of these

4. If the factory employs more than 1000 Workers, they should appoint qualified —— to carry out the prescribed duties(A) Safety Officer(B) Welfare officer(C) Security officer(D) None of these

5. For contravention of provisions of Factories Act or Rules, the occupier shall Liable for punishment up to (A) 2 years or fine up to Rs.1,00,000 or both(B) 6 months or fine unto 10, 000 or both(C) 3 three years or fine 10, 000 or both(D) None of these

6. If any employee found violating the section 20 of Factories Act 1948 shall be fine up to(A) Rs. 10(B) Rs. 5(C) Rs. 15(D) Rs.20

7. Section 41- G of the Factories Act 1948 says about(A) Fencing of machineries

Answ er - (C)

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(B) Facing of machineries(C) Work on near machinery in motion(D) Workers participation in safety mgt.

8. The occupier of a Factory has to submit the document on or before——— of every year to renewal of alicense for a factory. (A) 31st October of every year. (B) 30th June of every year(C) 31st March of every year(D) 31st December of every year

9. The renewal application for a license submitted by a factory after December 31st of the every year shall pay the fine amount.(A) 10 % of the license fee(B) 20% of the license fee(C) 30 % of the license fee(D) none of these.

10. Where——————or more workers are employed in a factory, then there shall be a Safety Committee in the factory.(A) 100 or more workers(B) 150 or more workers(C) 200 or more workers(D) 250 or more workers

11. A general manager of a factory can be appointed as an Inspector of factory under the Factories Act, 1948. (A) True(B) False(C) Depend on the Organizational Structure of the company(D) None of the above

Answ er - (D)

Answ er - (A)

Answ er - (B)

Answ er - (D)

Answ er - (B)

12. The Factories employing more than 1000 workers are required to submit their plan for approval to(A) Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories(B) Joint Chief Inspector of Factories(C) Chief Inspector of Factories(D) Additional Chief Inspector of Factories.

13. A weekly holiday was introduced in the Factories for the first time in the year(A) 1948(B) 1931(C) 1926(D) 1923

14. Under the Section 41A of the Factories Act, the Site Appraisal Committee shall be constituted once in——year under the chairmanship of Chief Inspector of Factories.(A) Once in 5 Year(B) Once in 2 Year(C) Once in 3 Year(D) Once in a Year.

15. To close down a factory, the occupier has to give——— days notice to the authorities.(A) 30 Days(B) 60 Days(C) 90 Days(D) 14 Days

Answ er - (C)

Answ er - (D)

Answ er - (A)

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Madhu.T.K, Kannur MCQs on Industrial and Labour Laws1.Appointment of Welfare Officer under Factories Act, 1948 is compulsorywhere_______ employees are employed.( (a) 50(b)500(c) 1000 (d) 100)2.Crèche is mandatory under the Factories Act where ______________ workers areemployed( (a) 30 (b) 100(c) 30 women(d) 250)3.A canteen for use of workers providing subsidized food is statutory under theFactories Act where _____________ workers are employed.((a) 250(b) 1000 (c) 100 (d) 150)4.Under Factories Act, appointment of a Safety Officer is mandatory where the no.of employees exceeds ________ ((a) 1000(b) 500 (c) 100 (d) 50)5.Under Plantation Labour Act, 1951 a Welfare Officer is required to be appointedwhere the no. of workers is __________ ( (a) 100(b) 300

(c) 500 (d) 1000)6.Under Plantation Labour Act, crèche is to be set up where ______________ women workers are employed or the no. of children of women workers exceeds ________ ((a) 50 and 20(b) 30 and 20 (c) 50 and 30 (d) 30 and 5)7.Under Plantation Labour Act, canteen is compulsory where ________ workers areworking( (a) 100 (b) 250 (c) 500(d) 150)8.An adult worker under the Factories Act is eligible for leave with wages @ I dayfor every________ days worked during the preceding year ( (a) 50(b) 20(c) 15 (d) 240)9.Under the Factories Act no worker is permitted to work for more than _____ hours in a day( (a) 8(b) 9(c) 10 (d) 24)10.Under the Factories Act, white washing of the factory building should be carriedout in every _________ months( (a) 12 (b) 24 (c) 26(d) 14)11.Repainting or re varnishing under the Factories Act is required to be carried out inevery ________ years((a) 5(b) 10 (c) 3 (d) 1)12.Certification of Standing Orders under the Industrial Employment (StandingOrders) Act, 1946 is mandatory where ________ workers are employed( (a) 500 (b) 1000 (c) 250(d) 100)13.In order to be eligible for maternity benefit under the Maternity Benefit Act, 1961,a woman worker should have worked for not less than_________ days in the 12months immediately preceding the date of delivery((a) 160(b) 240 (c) 30 (d) 150)14.Under the Maternity Benefit Act, a woman worker is eligible for ______ weeksleave with wages( (a) 6 (b) 24 (c) 15(d) 12)

Madhu.T.K, Kannur 15.In case of miscarriage, a woman worker shall be allowed______ weeks leave withwages( (a) 12(b) 6(c) 4 (d) 24)16.Under the Payment of Wages Act, 1936 payment of wages of establishmentsemploying not more than 1000 employees shall be paid within _______ of thewage month( (a) 10thday(b) 7thday(c) 2nd

day (d) 15thday)17.Under the Payment of Wages Act, payment of wages of establishments employingnot less than 1000 employees shall be paid within __________ of the wage month( (a) 7thday (b) 15thday (c) 2ndday(d) 10thday)18.An employee is eligible to get bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965 if hehad worked for not less than ________ days in the preceding year ((a) 30(b) 240 (c) 160 (d) 190 )19.An employee whose salary does not exceed ____________ is eligible for Bonusunder the Payment of Bonus Act.( (a) Rs 3500 (b) Rs 2500 (c) Rs 6500(d) Rs 10000)20.The statutory minimum bonus is ________ ((a) 8.33%(b) 10% (c) 24% (d) 20%)21.Maximum bonus under the Payment of Bonus Act is _______ ( (a) 8.33% (b) 10% (c) 24%(d) 20%)22.In order to be eligible for Gratuity under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972, anemployee should have a minimum continuous service of __________ ( (a) 10 years(b) 5 years(c) 7 years (d) 3 years)23.Under the Payment of Gratuity Act, the rate of gratuity is _________ salary for every completed year of service( (a) 20 days (b) 30 days(c) 15 days(d) 2 months)24.A news paper employee is eligible for gratuity if he has ______ years continuousyears of service( (a) 10 (b) 5 (c) 7(d) 3)25.Employees who are drawing salary not more than __________ are covered under the Employees State Insurance Act, 1948.((a) Rs 10000(b) Rs 7500 (c) Rs 6500 (d) Rs 3500)26.Employees’ share of contribution under the ESI Act is ________ ( (a) 12% (b) 8.33%(c) 1.75 %(d) 4.75% )27.The employer’s share of contribution under the ESI Act is _____ ( (a) 12 % (b) 8.33 % (c) 1.75 %(d) 4.75 %)28.Employees who are getting a daily average wages up to ________ are exemptedfrom contributing employees’ share of ESI contribution.((a) Rs 70

(b) Rs 50 (c) Rs 100 (b) Rs 384.60 )29.Employees Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 is applied toestablishments employing not less than _______ ( (a) 10 employees(b) 20 employees(c) 50 employees (d) 100 employees )30.An employee whose salary at the time of joining does not exceed _________ shall become a member of the provident fund under the Act.( (a) Rs 10000 (b) Rs 7500(c) Rs 6500(d) Rs 5000 )31.Employees’ share of provident fund contribution is __________ ((a) 12 %(b) 8.33% (c) 1.75 % (d) 4.75% )32.Employer’s share of contribution to the provident fund is ________

Madhu.T.K, Kannur ( (a) 8.33% (b) 12%(c) 3.67 %(d) 4.75 % )33.Employer’s contribution to Employees Pension Scheme is _______ ((a) 8.33%(b) 12% (c) 3.67 % (d) 4.75 % )34.Employer’s contribution to Employees’ Deposit Linked Insurance is __________ ( (a) 3.67 % (b) 1.1 %(c) 0.5 %(d) 0.05 % )35.Prior intimation to the appropriate Govt to lay off, retrench or close down anestablishment is required under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 where there are ________ workers( (a) 100 (b) 1000(c) 50(d) 500 )36.Prior permission from the appropriate Govt to lay off, retrench or close down anestablishment is required under the Industrial Disputes Act where there are ________ workers((a) 100(b) 1000 (c) 50 (d) 500 )37.Forming of a Works Committee under the Industrial Disputes Act, is mandatorywhere the no. employees is _________ ( (a) 1000(b) 100(c) 500 (d) 250 )38.Lay off compensation is to be paid @ _________ of average wages( (a) 15 days(b) 50%(c) 60% (d) 75 % )39.The minimum no. of workers required to register a Trade Union under the TradeUnions Act, 1926 is _________ ( (a) 10% (b) 50% (c) 33 %(d) 10% or 100 whichever is less)40.Continuous Service under major labour legislations means _______________ ((a) work of 240 days if work is above the ground and 190 days if work isbelow the ground(b) work of 240 days (c) work of 180 days ( d) work of 160days )41._______________________prohibits discrimination in fixing salary to men andwomen engaged in the work of similar nature( (a) Minimum Wages Act, 1948, (b) Payment of Wages Act, 1936, (c) Paymentof Subsistence Allowance Act(d) Equal Remuneration Act, 1976)42.Subsistence Allowance @ __________ shall be paid if suspension extends to a period beyond 90 days( (a) 50%(b) 75%

(c) 90% (d) 100% )43.The wages under the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 shall include ______________ ((a) CTC(b) a basic rate of wages and dearness allowance variable accordingto cost of living(c) basic rate of wages, DA, HRA and CCA (d) A consolidatedamount decided by the employer )44.______________ absolves the employer’s liability under the Maternity BenefitAct and Workmen’s Compensation Act.( (a) Employees Provident Fund Act (b) Industrial Employment (Standing Order )Act(c) Employees State Insurance Act(d) Industrial Disputes Act45.Any amount due from an employer under settlement or award can be recoveredfollowing the procedures laid down in ______________ ( (a) The Standing Orders (b) section 15 of the Payment of Wages Act (c)Minimum Wages Act (d)section 33 (C) of the Industrial Disputes Act

PERSONNEL TRAINING CENTRE, JODHPUR

Factories Act, 1948

Q.no:

1

As per Factories Act "Factory" means any premises including the precinctsthereof where ____ or more workers are working or were working on any dayof the preceding 12 months, and in any part of which a manufacturing process isbeing carried on without the aid of power, or is ordinarily so carried on.[

Sec 2(m)

]A : 1 0 B : 2 0 C : 5 0 D : 1 0 0

Answer:

BQ . n o : 2 A s p e r t h e F a c t o r i e s A c t , " A d u l t " m e a n s a p e r s o n w h o h a s c o m p l e t e d h i s - - - - - - - - - - year of age. [Sec 2(a)]A : f i f t e e n t h B : s i x t e en t h C : s e v e n t e e n t h D : ei g h t e e n t hA n s w e r : DQ . n o : 3 A s p e r F a c t o r i e s A c t , " A d o l e s c e n t " m e a n s a p e r s o n w h o h a s c o m p l e t e d h i s ----------- Year of age but has not completed his --------------- year. [

Sec 2(b)

]A : t w e l f t h , e i g h t e e n t h B : f i f t e e n t h , t w e n t y f i r s t C : f i f t e e n t h , e i g h t e e n t h D : s i x t ee n t h , n i n e t e e n t h

A n s w e r : C

Q . n o : 4 A s p e r F a c t o r i e s A c t , " C h i l d " m e a n s a p e r s o n w h o h a s n o t c o m p l e t e d h i s - - - - - - - - - - year of age. [

Sec 2(c)

]A : f o u r t e e n t h B : f i f te e n t h C : s i x t e e n t h D: e i g h t e e n t h

A n s w e r : B

Q.no:

5

As per factories act which among the following are true in respect of thedefinition of a worker? [

Sec 2(l)

]"Worker" means a person employed1) directly or by or through any agency (including a contractor)2) with or without the knowledge of the principal employer 3) whether for remuneration or not4) in any manufacturing processA : 3 a n d 4 o n l y B : 1 , 3 a n d 4 o n l y C : 1 a n d 4 o n ly D : 1 , 2 , 3 a n d 4

A n s w e r : D

Q . n o : 6 A s p e r F a c t o r i e s A c t , " F a c t o r y " m e a n s a n y p r e m i s e s i n c l u d i n g t h e p r e c i n c t s thereof where on ------------- or more workers are working or were working on anyday of the preceding 12 months, and in any part of which a manufacturingprocess is being carried out with the aid of power, or is ordinarily so carried on.[

Sec 2(m)(i)

]A : 1 0 B : 2 0 C : 5 0 D : 1 00

A n s w e r : A

Q . n o : 7 A s p e r F a c t o r i e s A c t , a F a c t o r y d o e s n o t i n c l u d e w h i c h a m o n g t h e f o l l o w i n g ? [

Sec 2(m)]

1) a mine subject to the operation of the Mines Act, 19522) a mobile unit belonging to the Armed Forces of the Union3) a railway running shed4) a hotel, restaurant or eating placeA : 1 a n d 2 o n l y B : 1 , 2 a n d 3 o n l y C : 1 , 2 , 3 a n d 4 D : 1 , 2 , 4 o n l y

A n s w e r : C

PERSONNEL TRAINING CENTRE, JODHPUR

Q.no:

8

As per Factories Act, "--------------------” of a factory means the person who hasultimate control over the affairs of the factory. [

Sec 2(n)]

A : M a n a g e r B : O wn e r C : D i r e c t o rD : O c c u p i e r

A n s w e r : D

Q . n o : 9 T h e - - - - - - - - - - - - o f R a i l w a y P r o d u c t i o n U n i t s h a v e b e e n a p p o i n t e d a s " O c c u p i e r s " of the respective units in terms of the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948.(

MC 23

)A : G e n e r a l M a n a g e r s B : C h i e f P e r so n n e l O f f i c e r s C : C h i e f M e c h a n i c a l E n g i n e e r s / C W M D : C h i e f S e c u r i t y C o m m i s s i o n e r s

A n s w e r : C

Q.no:

1 0 T h e

Factories Act imposes the following obligations upon the employer inregard to his workers. [

Sec 7A

]A : H e a l t h B : S a f e t y C : W e l f a r e D : A l l t h e a b o v e .

A n s w e r : D

Q.no:

11

An workman employed in Carriage Works, Perambur has demanded to changethe working days from six days to five days without reducing the total workinghours of 47 ½ per week. Can this be agreed to? (

Chapter VI

)A : Y e s B : N o ( N o t m o r e t h a n 9 h r s i n a d a y s ) C : C a n b e n e g o t i a t e d D : A l l o f t h e a b o v e .

A n s w e r : B

Q . n o : 1 2 O v e r t i m e u n d e r

Section 59 (1)

of the Factories Act, 1948 to the staff governed bythe same should be calculated on ------------------ .A:a daily basis or weekly basis, whichever is the prevalent practiceB : a d a i l y b a s i s C : a w e e k l y b a s i s D:a daily basis or weekly basis, whichever is more favorable to the employee

A n s w e r : D ( S e c . 5 5 )

Q . n o : 1 3 T h e p r o v i s i o n s o f

Sec. 46

of the Factories Act, 1948 impose statutory obligationon the Railway Administrations to provide and maintain canteens in RailwayEstablishments, which are governed by the Factories Act and employ more than----------- persons.A : 1 0 0 B : 1 5 0C : 2 5 0 D : 5 0 0

A n s w e r : C

The Factories Act, 194851. Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines …….A. OccupierB. EmployeeC. OwnerD. Manager

52. The Power or exempt, any factory, during public emergency is given in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

A. Section 5B. Section 6C. Section 4D. Section 3

53. An occupier, before using any premises as a factory, should send a written notice to the Chief Inspector at least ….. days in advance.

A. 30B. 20C. 15D. 10

54. 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.

A. 10

B. 15C. 7D. 3

55. 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. TrueB. False

56. General duties of the Occupier are mentioned in which section of the act?A. Section 7-DB. Section 7-CC. Section 7-BD. Section 7-A

57. The term “Inspectors” is discussed in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A. Section 7B. Section 8C. Section 9D. Section 10

58. The State Government cannot appoint Joint Chief Inspectors.A. TrueB. False

59. Powers of Inspectors are discussed in the Section ……….A. 8B. 10C. 11D. None of these

60. Section 10 of the Factories Act, 1948 speaks about ………….A. Certifying SurgeonsB. Certifying DoctorsC. Certified EmployeesD. Certified Examiners

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

The Factories Act, 194831. The term “Adult” is defined in the section ……….A. 2(a)B. 2(ad)C. 2(aa)D. None of these

32. Adult is a person who has completed …………A. 21 yearsB. 14 yearsC. 18 yearsD. 20 years

33. Section 2(c ) of the act defines ……..A. ChildB. Competent personC. AdolescentD. None of these

34. A person who is not 15 years old is a ………..A. KidB. AdolescentC. ChildD. All of the above

35. A person has turned 17 yesterday. Which of the statements is true with respect to that person?

A. The person is a child.B. The person is a child as well as an adolescent.C. The person was an adolescent 1 year back.D. All of the above

36. Section 2(cb) of the Factories Act defines ……A. Child LabourB. LabourC. ProcessD. Hazardous Process

37. A person who is either a child or an adolescent will be considered a ….. as per the factories Act, 1948.

A. Competent PersonB. Young PersonC. Productive PersonD. Casual Labour

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

39. According to the Factories Act, 1948 “Week” starts at midnight on ………. night.A. MondayB. SundayC. SaturdayD. There is no such mention

40. “Power” also means energy generated by human or animal.

A. TrueB. False

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

The Factories Act, 194841. The term “Power” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A. Section 2(p)B. Section 2(h)C. Section 2(g)D. Section 2(l)

42. Section 2(j) of the act defines which term?A. MachineryB. Transmission MachineryC. Prime MoverD. None of these

43. The term “Manufacturing Process” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

A. Section 2(l)B. Section 2(k)C. Section 2(m)D. Section 2(n)

44. Preserving an item in cold storage is considered as Manufacturing Process.A. TrueB. False

45. “Worker” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A. Section 2(l)B. Section 2(m)C. Section 2(p)D. None of these

46. A person employed through a contractor is not considered as a Worker as per the act.A. TrueB. False

47. The term “Factory” is defined in section ……… of the act.A. 2(s)B. 2(p)C. 2(v)

D. None of these

48. A railway running shed is a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.A. TrueB. False

49. A restaurant is not a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948.A. TrueB. False

50. A mine is a Factory as per the definition of Factory given in Factories Act, 1948.A. TrueB. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 5: 41C, 42A, 43B, 44A, 45A, 46B, 47D - 2(m), 48B, 49A, 50B

The Factories Act, 1948

61. Section 11 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to …….A. Natural HumidificationB. CleanlinessC. HealthD. Poisonous Substances

62. For a given work place, the floor should be washed at least once in every ……….A. 1 yearB. 6 monthsC. 1 monthD. 1 week

63. The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted should be repainted once every ……….

A. 3 yearsB. 4 yearsC. 5 yearsD. It is the owners choice

64. The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted with washable paint should be washed in a period of ………

A. 6 monthsB. 8 monthsC. 3 months

D. 1 month

65. The walls, ceilings or partitions which are white washed, should be white washed once every ………..

A. 3 monthsB. 10 monthsC. 14 monthsD. 2 years

66. Windows, doors or shutters that are painted or varnished should be painted or varnished at least once every …………..

A. 1 yearB. 3 yearsC. 5 yearsD. 7 years

67. “Disposal of waste and effluents” relates to section ………A. 12B. 13C. 14D. 15

68. Section 13 relates to ……A. Dust and FumeB. Natural OxidationC. Ventilation and temperatureD. Air Conditioning

69. It is not necessary to ensure flow of fresh air and arrange for adequate ventilation in the factory.

A. TrueB. False

70. Section 10 relates to Cleanliness.A. TrueB. False

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

The Factories Act, 194871. Power to declare different departments to be seperate factories is given in section ......... of the act.

a. 4b. 5c. 6d. 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. 90b. 30c. 25d. 15

73. General duties of the Occupier are given under which section of the Factories Act?a. 8-Ab. 5-Dc. 6-Cd. 7-A

74. Section 8 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........a. General duties of manufacturersb. Inspectorsc. Limitations of Occupierd. 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. Trueb. False

77. Section 9 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........a. Duties of Inspectorsb. Moral Duties of Inspectorsc. Powers of Inspectorsd. Appointment of Inspectors

78. Inspector's powers are limited by certain local limits.a. Trueb. 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. Trueb. 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. Trueb. 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.

The Factories Act, 194881. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act.a. Section 9 (C)b. Section 10c. Section (11)d. Section (12)

82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........a. Cleanlinessb. Healthc. Environmentd. Healthy Person

83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by washing and using disinfectant wherever necessary.a. Shiftb. Dayc. Weekd. 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 yearsb. 5 yearsc. 7 monthsd. 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. 2b. 2.5c. 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 monthsb. 18 monthsc. 22 monthsd. 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 monthsb. 14 monthsc. 18 monthsd. 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 yearb. 3 yearsc. 5 yearsd. 6 years

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

90. Section 12 of the act relates to ......a. Ventilation and Temperatureb. Disposal of waste and effluentsc. Removal of Insects and poisonous animals from premisesd. 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

The Factories Act, 1948101. Any factory where the humidity in air is artificially controlled, Drinking Water from Public Supply can be used for the said purpose.a. Trueb. 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 13c. Section 14d. Section 15

103. Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ...............a. Cleanlinessb. Disposal of Wastec. Dust and Fumesd. 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 metresb. 7.1 cubic metresc. 9.9 cubic metresd. No such measurement is given in the Factories Act, 1948

105. "Ventilation and Temperature" are discussed under ........... of the Factories Act, 1948a. Section 15b. Section 14c. Section 13d. 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 Inspectorb. Chief Auditorc. Chief Justiced. 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 metresb. 10.7 cubic metresc. 14.2 cubic metresd. 22.2 cubic metres

108. The term "Lighting" is discussed under .............

a. Section 18b. Section 21 (a)c. Section 20d. 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 conditionis taken care under .............a. Section 16b. 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. Trueb. 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

The Factories Act, 194881. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act.a. Section 9 (C)b. Section 10c. Section (11)d. Section (12)

82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........a. Cleanlinessb. Healthc. Environmentd. Healthy Person

83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by washing and using disinfectant wherever necessary.a. Shiftb. Dayc. 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 yearsb. 5 yearsc. 7 monthsd. 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. 2b. 2.5c. 3d. 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 monthsb. 18 monthsc. 22 monthsd. 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 monthsb. 14 monthsc. 18 monthsd. 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 yearb. 3 yearsc. 5 yearsd. 6 years

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

90. Section 12 of the act relates to ......a. Ventilation and Temperatureb. Disposal of waste and effluentsc. 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.

The Factories Act, 1948101. Any factory where the humidity in air is artificially controlled, Drinking Water from Public Supply can be used for the said purpose.a. Trueb. 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 12b. Section 13c. Section 14d. Section 15

103. Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ...............a. Cleanlinessb. Disposal of Wastec. Dust and Fumesd. 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 metresb. 7.1 cubic metresc. 9.9 cubic metresd. No such measurement is given in the Factories Act, 1948

105. "Ventilation and Temperature" are discussed under ........... of the Factories Act, 1948a. Section 15b. Section 14c. Section 13d. 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 Auditorc. Chief Justiced. 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 metresb. 10.7 cubic metresc. 14.2 cubic metresd. 22.2 cubic metres

108. The term "Lighting" is discussed under .............a. Section 18b. Section 21 (a)c. Section 20d. 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 conditionis taken care under .............a. Section 16b. 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. Trueb. 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

The Factories Act, 1948111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under ..............a. Section 18b. Section 19c. Section 20d. Section 21

112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal or Washing Place.a. 10 metresb. 6 metresc. 8 metresd. 3 metres

113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make appropriate arrangements for cool drinking water during hot weather.a. 10b. 250c. 500d. 750

114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................a. Spittoonsb. Canteen Facilityc. Drinking Water Suppliesd. Latrines and Urinals

115. A Latrine or Urinal accommodation may not directly communicate with any work-room.a. Trueb. 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 centimetresb. 120 centimetresc. 90 centimetresd. 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. Shiftb. 7 daysc. 3 daysd. 9 days

118. Section 20 of the act discusses .............a. Spittoonsb. Detergentsc. House Keepingd. None of the Above

119. It is not necessary to have spittoons in a factory as per the Factories Act, 1948a. Trueb. 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. 1000b. 500c. 250d. 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.

The Factories Act, 1948121. "Fencing of Machinery" is discussed under ..............a. Section 21b. Section 22c. Section 23d. 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. Yesb. No

123. Section 23 of the Factories Act, 1948 explains about .............a. Employment of Women for Lubrication of Prime Moverb. Employment of young persons for Lubrication of Prime Moverc. Employment of young persons on dangerous machined. 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 centimetersb. 3 metersc. 90 centimetersd. 2 meters

125. Section 28 of the Factories act, 1948 discusses ............a. Self Acting Machinesb. Hoists and Liftsc. Casing of new machineryd. 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 monthsb. 6 monthsc. 9 monthsd. 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 mtrsb. 12 mtrsc. 9 mtrsd. None of the Above

128. The term "Revolving Machinery" is discussed under ................. of the Factories Act, 1948.a. Section 30b. Section 29c. Section 28d. 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 mandatoryb. Yes, It is mandatory under section 30(1) of the Factories Act, 1948c. Yes, It is mandatory under section 32(1) of the Factories Act, 1948d. None of the Above.

130. The term "Pressure Plant" is discussed under which section of the act?a. Section 30b. Section 31c. Section 32d. 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.

The Factories Act, 1948131. 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 32b. Section 33c. Section 34d. 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 37b. Section 35c. Section 34d. 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 faceb. Protection from Welding Arcc. Protection of eyesd. Protection of head

134. Protection from dangerous fumes and gases is ensured under ........... of the factories act, 1948.a. Section 36b. Section 38c. Section 40d. 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 voltsb. 8 voltsc. 12 voltsd. 24 volts

136. Section 38 of the factories act speaks about............a. Floors, Stairs and Means of Accessb. Explosives or inflammable dust, gas etc.c. Precautions in case of fired. Precautions in case of flood

137. There shall be 1 Safety Officer for every .......... workers in a factory.a. 250b. 500c. 750d. 1000

138. "Maintenance of Buildings" is ensured for safety under ..........a. Section 39b. Section 39-Ac. 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 24b. Section 18c. Section 15-Ad. 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 7b. Section 7-Ac. Section 7-Bd. 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.

The Factories Act, 1948141. The constitution of site appraisal committee is covered under which section of the Factories Act, 1948?a. Section 39b. Section 40c. Section 41 - Ad. 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 Inspectorb. Executive Auditorc. Third Party Auditord. 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 3b. Section 4c. Section 5d. 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, 1992b. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1990c. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1985d. 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. Trueb. False

147. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the State Board for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution referred under ............ of Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981.a. Section 9b. Section 7c. Section 6d. Section 5

148. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Education in the state.a. Trueb. False

149. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the Department of Environment in the state.a. Trueb. False

150. A representative of the Meterological Department of the Government is also included in the site appraisal committee.a. Trueb. 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.

The Factories Act, 1948151. 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. Trueb. False

152. In how many days is The Site Appraisal Committee required to submit its report to the State Government?a. 30 daysb. 60 daysc. 90 daysd. 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. Yesb. 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. Trueb. False

155. Specific responsiblities of the occupier in relation to hazardous processes is given under which section of The Factories Act, 1948?a. Section 40b. Section 41 - Ac. Section 41 - Bd. 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 monthsb. 9 monthsc. 12 monthsd. 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. 15b. 5c. 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 Scheduleb. Second Schedulec. Third Scheduled. 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 : 50b. 60 : 40c. 70 : 30d. 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 - Gb. 41 - Hc. 41 - Id. 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.

The Factories Act, 1948161. Section 42 of the act is for -a. Facilities for Drinking Waterb. Facilities for storing and drying clothingc. Washing facilitiesd. None of the above

162. 1 First-aid box to be provided for minimum ____ number of workers ordinarily employed at any one time in a factory.a. 150b. 250c. 350d. 100

163. Any responsible person who has some knowledge on first aid treatment can be the in charge

person for the first-aid box.a. Trueb. False

164. Ambulance room to be provided and maintained where more than _____ number of workers are ordinarily employed.a. 300b. 500c. 700d. 1000

165. The Ambulance room should be readily available at any time, even after the working hours of the factory because emergency can happen any time.a. Trueb. False

166. Canteen should be provided and maintained in a factory where more than ____ numberof workers are ordinarily employed.a. 100b. 150c. 200d. 250

167. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 specifies the requirement of providing and maintaining Canteen?a. Section 44b. Section 45c. Section 46d. Section 47

168. Adequate Shelter or rest room and a suitable lunch room should be provided in a factory wherein more than ____ workers are ordinarily employed.a. 150b. 250c. 300d. 500

169. Which section specifies the requirement for Shelters, Rest rooms and lunch rooms?a. Section 46b. Section 47c. Section 48d. Section 49

170. The section for Shelters, Rest rooms and lunch room states that, where a lunch room exists no worker shall eat any food in the work room.a. Trueb. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 17 : 161 C, 162 A, 163 B, 164 B, 165 B, 166 D, 167 C, 168 A, 169 B, 170 A.

The Factories Act, 1948171. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 specifies the requirement for Creches?a. Section 47b. Section 48c. Section 49d. Section 50172. Section for Creches provides that a suitable room(s) shall be provided and maintained where more than ____ number of women workers are ordinarily employed.a. 30b. 50c. 80d. 1173. The rooms provided as per the requirement of Section for Creches under the act, shall be for the use of children under the age of -a. 2 yearsb. 3 yearsc. 4 yearsd. 6 years174. Identify Section 44 of The Factories Act, 1948.a. Facilties for Drinking Waterb. Facilities for Sittingc. Crechesd. First-aid appliances175. Section 48(3) empowers the State Government to make rules requiring the provision of free milk or refreshment or both for children of women workers using the Creches room.a. Trueb. False176. Prescribed number of Welfare Officers shall be employed in a factory where more than ____ numberof workers are ordinarily employed.a. 100b. 150c. 200d. 500177. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 specifies the requirement of Welfare Officer?a. Section 48b. Section 49c. Section 50d. Section 51178. Identify Section 51 of the act-a. Working Hoursb. Daily Hoursc. Weekly Hoursd. Weekly Off

179. Section 51 lays down that no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work is a factory for more than _____ hours in a Week.a. 42b. 48c. 60d. 72180. Section 52 discusses about Weekly Holidays.a. Trueb. FalseAnswers to Labour Laws Questions 18 : 171 B, 172 A, 173 D, 174 B, 175 A, 176 D, 177 B, 178 C, 179 B, 180 A.

The Factories Act, 1948181. In case the weekly holiday of a worker is substituted for another day, the number of consecutive working days of the worker should not exceed ____ days.a. 6b. 7c. 10d. 15182. In case of any breach of Section 52(1) who shall be liable for penalties?a. Employeeb. Managerc. Occupierd. Both Manager & Occupier183. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 provides for Compensatory Holidays?a. Section 53b. Section 54c. Section 55d. Section 56184. According to Section for Daily hours, no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than ____ hours in any day.a. 8b. 9c. 10d. 12185. In order to facilitate the change of shifts, the daily working hours can be extended only with the prior permission of -a. Employeeb. Chief Inspectorc. Labour Commissionerd. Occupier186. Period for working of an adult shall be fixed such that it does not exceed ____ hours before appropriate interval for rest.a. 4b. 8c. 5d. 10

187. An interval of atleast ___ hour(s) should be provided after atleast 5 hours of work.a. 4b. 3c. 2d. 1188. With the special approval of Chief Inspector the extended contonuous working period before taking a break should not exceed for more than ____ hoursa. 6b. 8c. 5d. 4189. The period of work, inclusive of intervals for rest, of any adult worker may not exceed ____ hours in any day.a. 8b. 8.5c. 10d. 10.5190. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 lays down the details about Spreadover?a. Section 59b. Section 58c. Section 57d. Section 56Answers to Labour Laws Questions 19 : 181 C, 182 D, 183 A, 184 B, 185 B, 186 C, 187 D, 188 A, 189 D, 190 D.

The Factories Act, 1948191 For a person working in Night Shift, a holiday for whole day shall start from-a. 12:00 AMb. Sunrisec. the end of his shiftd. None of the above192 Identify Section 58 of the act.a. Night shiftb. Spreadoverc. Daily hoursd. Prohibition of overlapping shift193 As per The Factories Act, a worker is entitled for overtime when he works for more than ___ hours in any day or more than ___ hours in a week.a. 8, 48b. 9, 54c. 9, 48d. 8, 54194 The rate of wages for Overtime shall be ___ times the Ordinary rate of wages of the worker.a. 2b. 3c. 4d. None of the above

195 Ordinary Wages includes Bonus.a. Trueb. False196 A Standard Family includes the Worker, his/her spouse and ___ children below the age of ___ years.a. 3, 18b. 3, 14c. 2, 14d. 4, 10197 "Adult Consumption Unit" in case of a Female means consumption unit of a female above the age of ___ years.a. 18b. 16c. 14d. 12198 "Adult Consumption Unit" in case of a male means consumption unit of a male above the age of___ years.a. 18b. 16c. 14d. 12199 What is the section for "Extra wages for overtime" under The Factories Act?a. Section 59b. Section 60c. Section 61d. Section 62200 Identify Section 56 of the act -a. Daily hoursb. Weekly hoursc. Spreadoverd. None of the aboveAnswers to Labour Laws Questions 20 : 191 C, 192 D, 193 C, 194 A, 195 B, 196 C, 197 C, 198 C, 199 A, 200 C.

The Factories Act, 1948201. Which section of the act restricts double employment?a. Section 59b. Section 60c. Section 61d. Section 62202. Section 62 of The Factories Act, 1948 asks to maintain which register in the Factory?a. Register of Wagesb. Register of Temporary Workmenc. Register of Adult Workersd. Register of Salary

203. Exemptions made by the State government under section 65 are subject to certain conditions one of which mentions that the total number of hours of work in any day shall not exceed ___ hours.a. 8b. 10c. 12d. 14204. Exemptions made by the State government under section 65 are subject to certain conditions one of which mentions that the Spread-over, inckusive of Intervals, shall not exceed ___ hours in any day.a. 13b. 16c. 18d. 20205. Exemptions made by the State government under section 65 are subject to certain conditions one of which mentions that the total number of hours of work in any week, including overtime, shall not exceed ___ hours.a. 48b. 54c. 60d. 72206. Exemptions made by the State government under section 65 are subject to certain conditions one of which mentions that no worker shall be allowed to work overtime, for more than ___ days at a stretch.a. 3b. 4c. 6d. 7207. Exemptions made by the State government under section 65 are subject to certain conditions one of which mentions that no worker shall be allowed to work overtime more than ___ hours in any quarter.a. 210b. 180c. 160d. 75208. No exemption shall be made for Daily working Hours in case of women workers.a. Trueb. False209. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 prohibits the employment of young children?a. Section 64b. Section 67c. Section 79d. Section 80210. Employment of children less than ___ years of age is prohibited.a. 8b. 12

c. 14d. 18Answers to Labour Laws Questions 21 : 201 B, 202 C, 203 C, 204 A, 205 C, 206 D, 207 D, 208 A, 209 B, 210 C.

The Factories Act, 1948211. An adolescent can work in a factory with appropriate compliances done as per the act.a. Trueb. False212. Who must issue the Certificate of fitness?a. Chief Inspectorb. Parents/Guardian of the adolescentc. Labour Commissionerd. Certifying Surgeon213. The application for Certificate of Fitness must be accompanied by a document signed by ___a. Manager of the factoryb. Occupier of the factoryc. Chief Inspectord. Parents of the young person214. The certifying surgeon who has once issued a certificate of fitness, cannot renew the same.a. Trueb. False215. The certifying surgeon can issue, to a young person, a certificate of fitness to work in a factory as an Adult.a. Trueb. False216. If the certifying surgeon is issuing, to a young person, a certificate of fitness to work in a factory as an adult, he must be satisfied that the person has completed his ___ year of age.a. Twelfthb. Fourteenthc. Fifteenthd. Eighteenth217. Before issuing the certificate of fitness, it is required that the certifying surgeon examines the place if he does not have personal knowledge of the place of work or manufacturing process where the person in question will be required to work.a. Trueb. False218. What is the period of validity of certificate of fitness issued by certifying surgeon?a. Twelve monthsb. Six monthsc. Two yearsd. Life time

219. The certificate of fitness may be issued with a condition requiring re-examination of the young person before the expiry of the certificate.a. Trueb. False220. What is the section number for "Certificate of Fitness" under The Factories Act, 1948?a. 67b. 68c. 69d. 70Answers to Labour Laws Questions 22 : 211 A, 212 D, 213 A, 214 B, 215 A, 216 C, 217 A, 218 A, 219 A, 220 C.

The Factories Act, 1948221. The certyfing surgeon can revoke the certificate of fitness issued by him if he finds the holder of the certificate is no more fit to work in the capacity stated therein in a factory.a. Trueb. False222. If the certifying surgeon revokes a certificate of fitness and the applicant requestes, the certifying surgeon shall state his reasons in writing.a. Trueb. False223. Who bears the fees, if payable, for the certificate of fitness?a. Occupierb. Young Personc. Parents / Guardian of young persond. Government224. An adolescent who has been granted a certificate of fitness to work as an adult in any factory shall be deemed to be an ___ for all the purposes of (working hours of adults) and (annual leave with wages)a. Adultb. Adolescentc. Young persond. Child225. Any adolescent, under the age of 17, who has been granted certificate of fitness to work as an adult in a factory can be allowed to work only between ___ AM and ___ PM only.a. 8, 8b. 5, 8c. 6, 7d. 7, 9226. Section 71(1)"Working hours for children" prohibits the employment of a child in a factory for more than ___ hours in any day.a. 1b. 3

c. 4d. 4.5227. As per section 71(2) the period of work of all children working in a factory shall be limited to ___ shift(s).a. 1b. 2c. 3d. None of these228. In case of period of work of all children employed in a factory, no 2 shifts shall be so fixed that they overlap or spreadover for more than ___ hours.a. 2b. 3c. 4d. 5229. Provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) also applies to Child Workers in the factory.a. Trueb. False230. Exemptions from the provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) shall also be made in case of Child Workers in the factory.a. Trueb. FalseAnswers to Labour Laws Questions 23 : 221 A, 222 A, 223 A, 224 A, 225 C, 226 D, 227 B, 228 C, 229 A, 230 B

The Factories Act, 1948231. Identify Section 71 of The Factories Act, 1948a. Certificate of fitnessb. Working hours for childrenc. Employment of childrend. None of these232. As per Section 71(5) of the act, any female child shall not be required to or allowed to work in a factory between ___ PM and ___ AM.a. 7, 8b. 8, 6c. 7, 7d. 8, 8233. Maintaining of Register of child workers is mandatory, in a factory where children are employed, as per which section of The Factories Act, 1948?a. Section 72b. Section 73c. Section 74d. Section 75234. The provisions of Chapter VIII - Annual Leave With Wages, shall not apply to workers of Railway administered by Government.a. Trueb. False

235. In order to be allowed leave with wages in a year, the worker must have worked ___ days or more in the preceding calendar year.a. 365b. 300c. 270d. 240236. For the purpose of calculating number of days for leave with wages, in case of adult worker, the base shall be one day for every ___ days of work performed by him during the previous calendar year.a. 20b. 15c. 12d. 10237. For the purpose of calculating number of days for leave with wages, in case of child worker, the base shall be one day for every ___ days of work performed by him during the previous calendar year.a. 20b. 15c. 12d. 10238. In case of female worker, maternity leave not exceeding ___ weeks is included while calculating 240 days or more of work period during that year.a. 6b. 8c. 10d. 12239. In case of adult worker, for the computation of 240 days or more of work period, any days of lay-off by agreement or contract or as permissible by standing orders shall be included.a. Trueb. False240. If an adult worker has joined on any day except 1st January, he will be required to have worked atleast ___ of days of remainder calendar year, in order to be granted leave with wages at the rate mentioned in section 79 (1) of The Factories Act, 1948.a. One Halfb. One Thirdc. Alld. Two ThirdAnswers to Labour Laws Questions 24 : 231 B, 232 A, 233 B, 234 A, 235 D, 236 A, 237 B, 238 D, 239 A, 240 D.

The Factories Act, 1948241. For the purpose of calculating Annual Leave with Wages u/s 79 of the Act, fraction of leave of half a day or more shall be trated as one full day's leave.a. Trueb. False

242. In case of an adult worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to the succeeding year.a. 30b. 35c. 80d. 90

243. In case of a Child worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to the succeeding year.a. 30b. 35c. 40d. 45

244. If a person wishes to avail his "Annual leave with wages", he shall apply in writing to the manager at least ___ days in advance of the commencement of leave period.a. 7b. 10c. 15d. 30

245. If a person, employed in any public utility service, wishes to avail his "annual leave with wages" he shall apply in writing to the manager at least ___ days in advance of the commencement of leave period.a. 7b. 10c. 15d. 30

246. As per section 79(6) of The Factories Act, 1948 the number of times in which leave may be taken during any year shall not exceed ___a. 10b. 7c. 5d. 3

247. If a worker wishes to avail his leave with wages for the purpose of covering period of illness, he shall be paid the wages, admissible under section 81, not later than ___ days from the date of his application for leave.a. 10b. 15c. 20d. 30

248. If a worker, working in a public utility service, wishes to avail his leave with wages for the purpose of covering period of illness, he shall be paid the wages, admissible under section 81, not later than ___ days from the date of his application for leave.a. 10b. 15c. 20d. 30

249. Identify section 80 of The Factories Act, 1948.a. Application for leaveb. Wages during leave periodc. Notification of cancellationd. None of these

250. Identify section 82 of The Factories Act, 1948.a. Wages during leave periodb. Mode of recovery of unpaid wagesc. Payment in advance in certain casesd. Application for leave

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 25 : 241 A, 242 A, 243 C, 244 C, 245 D, 246 D, 247 B, 248 D, 249 B, 250 B

The Factories Act, 1948251. In case any actions of a factory contravene the provisions of The Factories Act, 1948, the Manager and the Occupier can be penalized with imprisonment up to ___ years or fine up to ___ rupees or both.a. 1 year & Two Lakhsb. 2 years & One Lakhc. 5 years & Five Lakhsd. 7 years & Ten Lakhs

252. In case when contravention or the offence is continued, the court may penalize further Rs. ___ for each such day.a. 1000b. 10000c. 100000d. 1000000

253. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 discusses about General Penalty for Offences?a. Section 89b. Section 90c. Section 91d. Section 92

254. Penalty resulting from death of any worker due to contravention of any provisions of Chapter IV or Section 87 shall not be less than ___.a. 5 lakh rupeesb. 1 lakh rupeesc. 50,000 rupeesd. 25,000 rupees

255. Penalty resulting from serious bodily injury to any worker due to contravention of any provisions of Chapter IV or Section 87 shall not be less than ___.a. 5000 rupeesb. 10,000 rupeesc. 50,000 rupeesd. 2,50,000 rupees

256. Any person, who was found guilty again of any offence punishable under section 92, shall be imprisoned for a period which may extend to ___ years or a fine not less than rupees ___.a. 3; 10,000b. 4; 20,000c. 5; 30,000d. 10; 40,000

257. Penalty applicable to a person who was found guilty again of any offence punishable under section 92, shall extend up to rupees ___.a. One Lakhb. Two Lakhsc. Three Lakhsd. Five Lakhs

258. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 details about "Enhanced penalty after previous conviction"?a. Section 94b. Section 95c. Section 96d. Section 97

259. Under The Factories Act, 1948 if any person willfully obstructs an Inspector exercising his power of inspection, such person shall be punishable with imprisonment which may extend up to ___ or with fine which may extend to rupees ___.a. 1 month; 5000b. 3 months; 7000c. 6 months; 10,000d. 1 year; 20,000

260. If any worker contravenes any provisions of The Factories Act, 1948, he shall be punishable with a fine which may extend up to rupees ___.

a. 100b. 500c. 1000d. 2000

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 26 : 251 B, 252 A, 253 D, 254 D, 255 A, 256 A, 257 B, 258 A, 259 C, 260 B

The Factories Act, 1948261. Penalty for offences by workers is discussed under which section of the act?a. Section 96b. Section 97c. Section 98d. Section 99262. Any person, found guilty of using false certificate of fitness, shall be penalized with imprisonment, which may extend up to ___ or fine which may extend up to ___.a. 2 months; 1 thousand rupeesb. 3 months; 2 thousand rupeesc. 4 months; 3 thousand rupeesd. 5 months; 4 thousand rupees263. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for permitting double employment of child?a. Section 97b. Section 98c. Section 99d. Section 100264. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for using false certificate of fitness?a. Section 98b. Section 99c. Section 100d. Section 101265. In case of any offence, if the manager wants to make a complaint charging another person as the actual offender, then a written notice must be given by the manager atleast before ___ days before making such complaint.a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4266. If case of hearings where manager has charged another person as actual offender, the court hearings shall not be adjourned for a periid exceeding ___ months.a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4267. Under the act, no court shall take cognizance of offence punishable therein, unless complaint is made within ___ of the date when it came to the knowledge of the Inspector.a. 3 days

b. 1 monthc. 2 monthd. 3 months268. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 describes the Limitation of Prosecution?a. Section 105b. Section 106c. Section 107d. Section 108269. If the occupier intends to make an appeal against any written order served by the Inspector, they shall do so within ___ days.a. 15 daysb. 30 daysc. 45 daysd. 90 days270. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 is on Appeals?a. Section 107b. Section 108c. Section 109d. Section 110Answers to Labour Laws Questions 27 : 261 B, 262 A, 263 C, 264 A, 265 C, 266 C, 267 D, 268 B, 269 B, 270 A.



43. The term “Manufacturing Process” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A. Section 2(l)B. Section 2(k)C. Section 2(m)D. Section 2(n)



46. A person employed through a contractor is not considered as a Worker as per the act.A. TrueB. False

47. The term “Factory” is defined in section ……… of the act.A. 2(s)B. 2(p)C. 2(v)D. None of these







43. The term “Manufacturing Process” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?A. Section 2(l)B. Section 2(k)C. Section 2(m)D. Section 2(n)



46. A person employed through a contractor is not considered as a Worker as per the act.A. True

B. False

47. The term “Factory” is defined in section ……… of the act.A. 2(s)B. 2(p)C. 2(v)D. None of these





1, The first Factories Act was enacted in

a),1881b),1895c),1897d),1885Answer- a), 1881

2, Who is an adult as per Factories Act, 1948 ?a. Who has completed 18 years of ageb. who is less than 18 years c. who is more than 14 years d. who is more than 15 years

Answer- a). Who has completed 18 years of age

3, A person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory under Factories Act, 1948 is called as _________

a. Occupier b. Managerc. Chairmand. Managing Director.

Answer - a. Occupier

4, The space for every worker employed in the Factory after the commencement of Factories Act, 1948 should be ________ Cubic Meters.

a. 9.9 b. 10.2 c. 14.2 d. 13.2

Answer- c. 14.2

5,The provision for cooling water during hot weather should be made by the organization if it employees _______ or more employees.

a. 200 b. 250 c. 300 d. 150

Answer- b. 250 6,Who is an Adolescent as per Factories Act, 1948 ?

a. Who has completed 17 years of age b. who is less than 18 years c. who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years.d. None of these

Answer- c. who has completed 15 years but less than 18 years.7, Which one of the following is not a welfare provision under Factories Act, 1948a.Canteen b. Creches c.First Aid d.Drinking water.

Answer- d. Drinking water.8, First Aid Boxes is to be provided for ______ of personsa. 125 b. 135 c. 150 d. 160

Answer- c. 150

9,Safety Officers are to be appointed if Organisation is engaging ______ or more employees.a. 1000 b. 2000 c. 500 d. 750

Answer- a. 1000 10, Canteen is to be provided if engaging employees more than ______ persons.a. 250 b. 230 c. 300 d. 275

Answer- a. 250 11, Leave with wages is allowed for employees if they work for _______ days in a month.a. 15 b. 25 c. 20 d. 28

Answer- c. 20 12,Welfare Officers are to be appointed if Organisation is engaging ______ or more employees.a. 500 b. 250 c. 600 d. 750

Answer- a. 500

13, The Ambulance Room is to be provided if engaging employees more than______a. 400 b. 350 c. 500 d. 450Answer- c. 500

14, Creche is to be provided if ______ or more lady employees are engaged.a. 25 b. 32c. 30 d. 40

Answer- c. 30

15, An adult worker can upto ____ hrs in a day as per factories Act, 1948

a. 8 b. 9 c. 10 d. 12

Answer-. b. 9

16, Obligations of Workers under the Factories Act 1947 was discussed in section -----a) 78 b) 101c) 111 d) 99

Answer - Sec.111

17, The term Sabbatical is connected witha) Paid leave for studyb) Paternity leavec) Maternity leaved) Quarantine leave

Answer- Paid leave for study18, Section 49 of the Factories Act 1947Says abouta) Welfare officerb) Canteenc) Rest roomd) Crèche Answer is - Welfare officer

19, Section 2 ( K )of the Factories Act 1947 says abouta) Manufacturing Processb) Factoryc) Workerd) None of these

Answer : Manufacturing Process20, Mention the types of Leave facilitiesavailable to a worker under the FactoriesAct 1947 ?Annual Leave with wages as per Factories ActCasual leave as per Standing ordersNational & Festival HolidayMaternity leave

21, If the factory employs more than 1000workers, they should appoint qualified------------- to carry out the prescribeddutiesa) Safety Officerb) Welfare officerc) Security officerd) None of these

Answer : a) Safety Officer

22, For contravention of provisions ofFactories Act or Rules, the occupier shall liable for punishment up to a)2 years or fine up to Rs.1,00,000 or bothb) 6 months or fine upto 10, 000 or both

c) 3 three years or fine 10, 000 or bothd) None of theseAnswer –a)2 years or fine up to Rs.1,00,000 or both.

23, In case of fatal accident occurred inside the factory , a separate accident report shall be sent to the District magistrate in Form No ---- within 12 hoursa) Form No:16b) Form No:18 Ac) Form No :18 Bd) Form No:18

24, Manager of every factory should sent aannual report to the Inspectorate of factoriescontaining details like numbers of workersemployed , leave with wages, safety officers ,ambulance room, canteen, shelter, accidents in form no --- on or before 31 st Januarya) Form No : 22b) Form No: 21c) Form No: 25 Ad) Form No: 25 B

Answer:a) Form No: 2225, If any employee found violating thesection 20 of Factories Act 1947 shall befine up toa)Rs. 10b) Rs. 5c) Rs. 15d) Rs.20

Answer :b ) Rs. 5

26, Section 41- G of the Factories Act1948 says about a) Fencing of machineriesb) Facing of machineriesc) Work on near machinery in motiond) Workers participation in safety mgt.

Answer-d) Workers participation in safety management27, Who is responsible for payment to a person employed by him in a Factory under the Payment of wages Act 1936a) Accounts Managerb) HR managerc) Managerd) Owner

Answer-Manager of a factory nominated under the section 7 (f) of Factories Act

28, The applicant / occupier who propose to start the factory should submit the

a).Form No-1b)Form No-.2

c) Form No- 2Ad) Form No.1 A

Answer- b)Form No-.229, The license fee can be paid to get a license for a factory maximum uptoa).One Year onlyb).Two Years onlyc).Three Years onlyd)Five years only.

Answer- d)Five years only.

30, The occupier has to submit the document on or before------- of every year to renewal of a license for a factory.

Answer- 31st October of every year.

31, The renewal application for a license submitted after December 31st of the every year shall paid the fine amount.a) 10 % of the license feeb) 20% of the license feec) 30 % of the license feed) none of these.

Answer- b) 20% of the license fee32, The Section 20 of the Factories act discusses about

1,Drininkin Water2, Lighting3, Spittoonsd) Latrines and UrinalsAnswer-3, Spittoons

33,The employment of young person on dangerous machines shall be prohibited the section -------- of Factories Act.1947.

a) Section 21b) Section 22c) Section 23d) Section 24

e) Answer- c)Section 23

34, A suitable goggles shall be provided for the protection of persons employed in any factory is discussed inn the section ----

a) Section-36b) Section-39c) Section-40d) Section -35

Answer- d)Section -3535, A half yearly return for every half of every calendar year , in duplicate in Form -------- so as to reach the inspector of factories on or before ------------- of the yeara) Form NO-20, 31st Julyb) Form No 21, 31st Julyc) Form No. 25, 31st Julyd) Form No. 24, 31st June

Answer- b) Form No 21, 31st July

36, An accident report, shall be confirmed by the manager by sending a separate report in form no ---------- with details of number of person killed or injured to i) Inspector of Factories within -----------hours of the accident .

a) Form No.18, 12 Hoursb) Form No. 18.A , 12 Hoursc) Form No.18, 24 Hoursd) Form No 18 A , 24 HoursAnswer- a) Form No.18, 12 Hours36, The particulars of the accident should be entered in separate registers kept as-Accident Book- Form No for ESI office .

a),Form No -14,b)Form No –15c)From .No–21d)From No- 20

Answer- b) Form No –15

37, Section-------- of the Factories Act describes about the rights of the workersa) 111b) 111 Ac) 110d) 112

Answer- b) 111 A38, The occupier shall be punishable with imprisonment extend to -------- months or fine ---------or both for using false certificate of fitness.

a) two months, 1000 rupees b) one year, 2000 rupees c) six months, 1000 rupees d) one month, 5000 rupeesAnswer- a) two months, 1000 rupees39, Every worker shall have the right to obtain information relating to workers’ health and safety work at work. True / FalseAnswer- True.40, The occupier fails to take remedial actions against apprehension of imminent danger to lives or health of the workers ( 41H), shall liable for punishment which may extend to an imprisonment, upto 7 years, fine upto Rupees 2 lacs or both. a) 5 Years , Rs25,000 b) 2 Years, Rs.1, 00,000 c) 7 Years, Rs, 2,00,000 d) 10 Years, Rs. 1, 00,000Answer- b) 2 Years, Rs.1, 00,00041, In case of employee covered under the ESI, the accident report shall be sent in Form No --------- to Local office of the ESI to which the company attached

a) Form No. 18b) Form No. 18 Ac) Form No. 25d) From No.16Answer- d) From No.16

42, Under the Factories Act 1948, a register of Adult workers shall be maintained in Form No-----

a) From No.25 b) Form No. 25 A c) Form No.12 d) Form No. 14Answer- c) Form No.12

43, Under the Factories Act 1948, a register of Muster roll shall be maintained in Form No. ---------- a) Form No.25 B b) Form No.15 c) Form No. 25A d) Form No. 25Answer- d) Form No. 25

44, Under the Factories Act 1948, an inspection book shall be maintained for exemptions granted or availed in Form No.— a) Form No.29 b) From No.27 c) From No.28 d) Form No. 26Answer- c) From No.28

45, Under the Chapter II of the Tamil Nadu Shops and Establishments Act, 1947 ,the Government of Tamil Nadu exempted the Software Industries in the State from the rule on opening and closing hours.

True / False

Answer- True.46, Where ------------or more workers are employed in a factory, then there shall be a Safety Committee in the factory.

a) 100 or more workersb) 150 or more workersc) 200 or more workers

d) 250 or more workers

Answer- d) 250 or more workers.

47, Section 41 G of the Factories Discuss about the Workers Participation in Management .

a) Section 40b) Section 41 H

c) Section 41 Gd) Section 41 FAnswer- c) Section 41 G48, Section 19 of Factories Act discusses about the -------------

a) Drinking Waterb) Lightingc) Latrines and Urinalsd) Artificial Humidification

e) Answer- c) Latrines and Urinals

49, Section ----- of the Factories Act discusses about the nomination of the manager of a factory.

a) Section 7 ( e )b) Section 7 ( f)

c) Section 7 ( g )d) Section 7 ( d)

Answer- b) Section 7 (f)

50, A general manager of a company can be appointed as a occupier of a company.

True / FalseAnswer- False51. Section ----------- of the Factories Act says about the definition for a factory.

a) Section 2(k)b) Section 2 (l)c) Section 2( m)d) Section 2 ( n)

Answer- c) Section 2( m)

52, The Factories employing more than 1000 workers are required to submit their plan for approval to

a)Deputy Chief Inspector of Factoriesb)Joint Chief Inspector of Factoriesc) Chief Inspector of Factoriesd) Additional Chief Inspector of Factories.

Answer- c) Chief Inspector of Factories

53, The notice of change of manager shall be intimated in Form No. -------to the inspector of factories under the Factories Act. a) Form -7 b) Form – 3 A. c) Form No. 8 d) From No. 3Answer- b) Form – 3 A.54, A particulars of white washing shall be maintained in form no. ----------- under the factories act. a) Form No-7 b) Form No. 3 c) From No. 7 A d) From No. 11

Answer- a) Form No-7

55. A weekly holiday was introduced in the Factories for the first time in the year-------.

a) 1948b) 1931c) 1926d) 1923

Answer- d) 1923

56. The expression of “Time card” in Form No.25. shall be substituted as “Service card” by an amendment in the Factories Act from the year. a) 1984 b) 2005 c) 2004

d) 1981Answer- b) 2005

57. Under the Section 41.A. of the Factories Act , the Site Appraisal Committee shall be constituted once in ---------- year under the chairmanship of Chief Inspector of Factories. a) Once in 5 Year b) Once in 2 Year c) Once in 3 Year d) Once in a Year.

Answer- a) Once in 5 Year58. 40 B. of the Factories Act discusses about the appointment of --------------

a) Welfare Officerb) Managerc) Safety Officerd) None of these.

Answer- c) Safety Officer.

59. The occupier shall liable for punishment imprisonment for term of ------------ or fine ------------or both for failure to comply with the provisions of Factories Act. a) 2 years, fine Rs. One Lakh. b) One Year, fine Rs, 10,000 c) Six months, fine Rs. 50,000 d) One year, fine 1, 00,000Answer- a) 2 years, fine Rs. One Lakh.

60. The workers shall be provided with minimum -------- litres of water for every day under the Factories Act. a) 2 litres b) 4.5 litres c) 3 litres d) 5 litres.Answer- b) 4.5 litres

61.The Factories employees ---------- or more workers the rest room and lunch room shall be provided under the Act. a) 100 Workers b) 150 Workers c) 200 Workers d) 250 Workers62. To close down a factory, the occupier has to give ------- days notice to the authorities.

a) 30 Daysb) 60 Daysc) 90 Daysd) 14 Days

Answer- b) 60 Days.

63. If an employee alleges that he was working for the employer and the employer denies it, who has to prove this fact?

a) Employerb)Employee

c) Authorityd) Employer and Authority.

Answer- b) Employee

64. The Notice of period of work for adult workers under the Factories Act shall be displace in Form-14a) Form No -7b) Form No-11c) Form No. 12d) Form No. 14.Answer- d) Form No. 14.65. The annual return under the Factories Act shall be submitted to Inspector of Factories on or before ----------------------------- a) 31st January b) 31st December c) 30th April d) 31st MarchAnswer- a) 31st January66, The license fee for the factory employs 500 workers using 250 Horse Power is Rs -------a) Rs.12,000b) Rs.18,000c)Rs. 24,000d) Rs.30,000Answer- c)Rs. 24,00067, The application for amendment of a license to a factory shall be submitted to -------------------a) Deputy Chief Inspector of factoriesb) Joint Chief Inspector of factoriesc) Additional Chief Inspector of Factoriesd) Chief Inspector of FactoriesAnswer- a) Deputy Chief Inspector of factories

68. No order is communicated to the applicant within -------------months from the date on which it is so sent the permission applied for in the application shall be deemed to have been granted Under the Factories Act.a) one monthb) Two monthsc) Three monthsd) Four monthsAnswer- c) Three months

69. Where males are employed , there shall be at least one latrine seat for every -------- male workers shall be provided. a),20 workers b) 50 Workers c) 30 Workers d) 100 WorkersAnswer- a),20 workers70. The walls, ceilings and partitions of every latrine and urinal shall be white washed or colour washed at least once in every period of -------- months a) 6 months b) 4 months c) 12 months d) 14 monthsAnswer- b) 4 months

71. The occupier of every factory employing -------- or more workers shall plant and maintain trees within the premises of the factory.

a) 500 workers b) 250 Workers c) 200 Worekrs d) 100 WorkersAnswer- d) 100 Workers

72. The examination of eye sight of certain workers under the factories Act shall be done at least once in every ----- months a) 6 months b) 12 months c) 18 months d) 24 monthsAnswer- d) 24 months73. The number of elected workers in the canteen managing committee shall not be more than ------ or less than ----------

a) more than 5 or less than 2b) more than 20 or less than 10c) more than 15 or less than 10d) more than 10 or less than 5

Answer- a) more than 5 or less than 274. The term of office of the canteen committee is ------------------ years a) one year b) two years c) three years d) Four yearsAnswer- b) two years75. In a factory where the number of married women or widows employed was less than --------or where the factory works for less than --------days or where number of children kept in the crèche was less than -------- in the previous year , the chief Inspector factories may grant exemption from the provision of crèche. a) 15, 180 days, 5 b) 20, 240 days, 10, c) 30, 240 days , 10,d) conditions not necessaryAnswer- a) 15, 180, 576. A register of young person workers shall be maintained in Form No.-------------------- a) Form No.12 b) Form No. 13 c) Form No.14 d) Form No. 15Answer- c) Form No.1477.Time allotted for the purpose of washing is ---------- minutes before the end of days work . a) 5 Minutes b) 10 minutes c) 15 Minutes d) 20 minutesAnswer- b) 10 minutes78. The Tamil Nadu safety officers (duties , qualification and conditions of service )rules was enacted in the year . a) 2002 b) 2003 c) 2004 d) 2005Answer- 2005

79. By an Amendment Act of 1987 in Factories Act 1947, who is to be appointed as an occupier. a) Manager b) General Managerc) Human Resource Managerd) Board of DirectorsAnswer- d) Board of Directors80. If any time number of worker falls below 500 in a factory, the welfare officer ceases to have a locus standi. True / FalseAnswer- False

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