Labour Laws Questions 1 (1-10)

The Factories Act, 1948

31.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The term Adult is defined in the section .

2(a)
2(ad)
2(aa)
None of these

32.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Adult is a person who has completed

21 years
14 years
18 years
20 years

33.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(c ) of the act defines ..

Child
Competent person
Adolescent
None of these

34.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A person who is not 15 years old is a ..

Kid
Adolescent
Child
All of the above

35.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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

36.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(cb) of the Factories Act defines

Child Labour
Labour
Process
Hazardous Process

37.
A.
B.
C.
D.

A person who is either a child or an adolescent will be considered a .. as per the factories 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.
B.

True
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

41.
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)

42.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(j) of the act defines which term?

Machinery
Transmission Machinery
Prime Mover
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. True
B. False
45.

Worker is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(l)
Section 2(m)
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

51.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines .

Occupier
Employee
Owner
Manager

52. The Power or exempt, any factory, during public emergency is given in which section
of the Factories Act, 1948?
A. Section 5
B. Section 6
C. Section 4
D. 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. 30
B. 20
C. 15
D. 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. 15
C. 7
D. 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. 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
Powers of Inspectors are discussed in the Section .

59.
A.
B.
C.
D.

8
10
11
None of these

60.
A.
B.
C.
D.

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

61.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 11 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to .

Natural Humidification
Cleanliness
Health
Poisonous Substances

62.
A.
B.
C.
D.

For a given work place, the floor should be washed at least once in every .
1 year
6 months
1 month
1 week

63. The walls, ceilings or partitions which are painted should be repainted once every
.
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 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 months
B. 8 months
C. 3 months
D. 1 month
65. The walls, ceilings or partitions which are white washed, should be white washed once
every ..
A. 3 months
B. 10 months
C. 14 months
D. 2 years
66. Windows, doors or shutters that are painted or varnished should be painted or
varnished at least once every ..
A. 1 year
B. 3 years
C. 5 years
D. 7 years
67.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Disposal of waste and effluents relates to section

12
13
14
15

68.
A.
B.
C.
D.

Section 13 relates to
Dust and Fume
Natural Oxidation
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).

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.

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 revarnished 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.

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

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 workroom.

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

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.

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.

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 ............ of Air (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.
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.

161. Section 42 of the act is for a. Facilities for Drinking Water

b. Facilities for storing and drying clothing
c. Washing facilities
d. 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. 150
b. 250
c. 350
d. 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. True
b. False
164. Ambulance room to be provided and maintained where more than _____ number of
workers are ordinarily employed.
a. 300
b. 500
c. 700
d. 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. True
b. False
166. Canteen should be provided and maintained in a factory where more than ____
numberof workers are ordinarily employed.
a. 100
b. 150
c. 200
d. 250
167. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 specifies the requirement of providing and
maintaining Canteen?
a. Section 44
b. Section 45
c. Section 46
d. 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. 150
b. 250
c. 300
d. 500
169. Which section specifies the requirement for Shelters, Rest rooms and lunch rooms?
a. Section 46
b. Section 47
c. Section 48
d. 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. True
b. 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.

171. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 specifies the requirement for Creches?
a. Section 47
b. Section 48
c. Section 49
d. Section 50
172. 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. 30
b. 50
c. 80
d. 1
173. 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 years
b. 3 years
c. 4 years
d. 6 years
174. Identify Section 44 of The Factories Act, 1948.
a. Facilties for Drinking Water
b. Facilities for Sitting
c. Creches
d. First-aid appliances
175. 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. True
b. False
176. Prescribed number of Welfare Officers shall be employed in a factory where more than ____ numberof workers are
ordinarily employed.
a. 100
b. 150
c. 200
d. 500
177. Which section of the Factories Act, 1948 specifies the requirement of Welfare Officer?
a. Section 48
b. Section 49
c. Section 50
d. Section 51
178. Identify Section 51 of the acta. Working Hours
b. Daily Hours
c. Weekly Hours
d. 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. 42
b. 48
c. 60
d. 72
180. Section 52 discusses about Weekly Holidays.
a. True
b. False
Answers 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.

181. 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. 6
b. 7
c. 10
d. 15
182. In case of any breach of Section 52(1) who shall be liable for penalties?
a. Employee
b. Manager
c. Occupier
d. Both Manager & Occupier
183. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 provides for Compensatory Holidays?
a. Section 53
b. Section 54
c. Section 55
d. Section 56

184. 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. 8
b. 9
c. 10
d. 12
185. In order to facilitate the change of shifts, the daily working hours can be extended
only with the prior permission of a. Employee
b. Chief Inspector
c. Labour Commissioner
d. Occupier
186. Period for working of an adult shall be fixed such that it does not exceed ____
hours before appropriate interval for rest.
a. 4
b. 8
c. 5
d. 10
187. An interval of atleast ___ hour(s) should be provided after atleast 5 hours of work.
a. 4
b. 3
c. 2
d. 1
188. With the special approval of Chief Inspector the extended contonuous working
period before taking a break should not exceed for more than ____ hours
a. 6
b. 8
c. 5
d. 4
189. The period of work, inclusive of intervals for rest, of any adult worker may not
exceed ____ hours in any day.
a. 8
b. 8.5
c. 10
d. 10.5
190. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 lays down the details about Spreadover?
a. Section 59
b. Section 58
c. Section 57
d. Section 56

Answers 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.
191 For a person working in Night Shift, a holiday for whole day shall start froma. 12:00 AM
b. Sunrise
c. the end of his shift
d. None of the above
192 Identify Section 58 of the act.
a. Night shift
b. Spreadover
c. Daily hours
d. Prohibition of overlapping shift
193 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, 48
b. 9, 54
c. 9, 48
d. 8, 54
194 The rate of wages for Overtime shall be ___ times the Ordinary rate of wages of the
worker.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. None of the above
195 Ordinary Wages includes Bonus.
a. True
b. False
196 A Standard Family includes the Worker, his/her spouse and ___ children below the
age of ___ years.
a. 3, 18
b. 3, 14
c. 2, 14
d. 4, 10

197 "Adult Consumption Unit" in case of a Female means consumption unit of a female
above the age of ___ years.
a. 18
b. 16
c. 14
d. 12
198 "Adult Consumption Unit" in case of a male means consumption unit of a male
above the age of
___ years.
a. 18
b. 16
c. 14
d. 12
199 What is the section for "Extra wages for overtime" under The Factories Act?
a. Section 59
b. Section 60
c. Section 61
d. Section 62
200 Identify Section 56 of the act a. Daily hours
b. Weekly hours
c. Spreadover
d. None of the above
Answers 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.

201. Which section of the act restricts double employment?

a. Section 59
b. Section 60
c. Section 61
d. Section 62
202. Section 62 of The Factories Act, 1948 asks to maintain which register in the
Factory?

a. Register of Wages
b. Register of Temporary Workmen
c. Register of Adult Workers
d. 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. 8
b. 10
c. 12
d. 14
204. 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. 13
b. 16
c. 18
d. 20
205. 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. 48
b. 54
c. 60
d. 72
206. 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. 3
b. 4
c. 6
d. 7
207. 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. 210
b. 180
c. 160
d. 75
208. No exemption shall be made for Daily working Hours in case of women workers.
a. True
b. False
209. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 prohibits the employment of young
children?
a. Section 64
b. Section 67
c. Section 79
d. Section 80
210. Employment of children less than ___ years of age is prohibited.
a. 8
b. 12
c. 14
d. 18
Answers 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.

211. An adolescent can work in a factory with appropriate compliances done as per the
act.
a. True
b. False
212. Who must issue the Certificate of fitness?
a. Chief Inspector
b. Parents/Guardian of the adolescent
c. Labour Commissioner
d. Certifying Surgeon
213. The application for Certificate of Fitness must be accompanied by a document
signed by ___

a. Manager of the factory

b. Occupier of the factory
c. Chief Inspector
d. Parents of the young person
214. The certifying surgeon who has once issued a certificate of fitness, cannot renew
the same.
a. True
b. False
215. The certifying surgeon can issue, to a young person, a certificate of fitness to work
in a factory as an Adult.
a. True
b. False
216. 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. Twelfth
b. Fourteenth
c. Fifteenth
d. Eighteenth
217. 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. True
b. False
218. What is the period of validity of certificate of fitness issued by certifying surgeon?
a. Twelve months
b. Six months
c. Two years
d. 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. True
b. False

220. What is the section number for "Certificate of Fitness" under The Factories Act,
1948?
a. 67
b. 68
c. 69
d. 70
Answers 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.

221. 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. True
b. False
222. If the certifying surgeon revokes a certificate of fitness and the applicant requestes,
the certifying surgeon shall state his reasons in writing.
a. True
b. False
223. Who bears the fees, if payable, for the certificate of fitness?
a. Occupier
b. Young Person
c. Parents / Guardian of young person
d. Government
224. 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. Adult
b. Adolescent
c. Young person
d. Child
225. 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, 8
b. 5, 8
c. 6, 7
d. 7, 9
226. Section 71(1)"Working hours for children" prohibits the employment of a child in a
factory for more than ___ hours in any day.
a. 1
b. 3
c. 4
d. 4.5
227. As per section 71(2) the period of work of all children working in a factory shall be
limited to ___ shift(s).
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. None of these
228. 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. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5
229. Provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) also applies to Child Workers in the
factory.
a. True
b. False
230. Exemptions from the provisions of Section 52 (Weekly Holidays) shall also be
made in case of Child Workers in the factory.
a. True
b. False
Answers 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.
231. Identify Section 71 of The Factories Act, 1948
a. Certificate of fitness

b. Working hours for children

c. Employment of children
d. None of these
232. 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, 8
b. 8, 6
c. 7, 7
d. 8, 8
233. 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 72
b. Section 73
c. Section 74
d. Section 75
234. The provisions of Chapter VIII - Annual Leave With Wages, shall not apply to
workers of Railway administered by Government.
a. True
b. 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. 365
b. 300
c. 270
d. 240
236. 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. 20
b. 15
c. 12
d. 10
237. 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. 20
b. 15
c. 12
d. 10
238. 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. 6
b. 8
c. 10
d. 12
239. 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. True
b. False
240. 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 Half
b. One Third
c. All
d. Two Third
Answers 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.
241. 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. True
b. False
242. In case of an adult worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to
the succeeding year.
a. 30
b. 35
c. 80
d. 90
243. In case of a Child worker, only up to ___ unused leaves can be carried forward to
the succeeding year.
a. 30
b. 35
c. 40
d. 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. 7
b. 10
c. 15
d. 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. 7
b. 10
c. 15
d. 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. 10
b. 7
c. 5
d. 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. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 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. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30
249. Identify section 80 of The Factories Act, 1948.
a. Application for leave

b. Wages during leave period

c. Notification of cancellation
d. None of these
250. Identify section 82 of The Factories Act, 1948.
a. Wages during leave period
b. Mode of recovery of unpaid wages
c. Payment in advance in certain cases
d. 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

251. 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 Lakhs
b. 2 years & One Lakh
c. 5 years & Five Lakhs
d. 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. 1000
b. 10000
c. 100000
d. 1000000
253. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 discusses about General Penalty for
Offences?
a. Section 89
b. Section 90
c. Section 91
d. 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 rupees
b. 1 lakh rupees
c. 50,000 rupees
d. 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 rupees
b. 10,000 rupees
c. 50,000 rupees
d. 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; 10,000
b. 4; 20,000
c. 5; 30,000
d. 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 Lakh
b. Two Lakhs
c. Three Lakhs
d. Five Lakhs
258. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 details about "Enhanced penalty after
previous conviction"?
a. Section 94
b. Section 95
c. Section 96
d. 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; 5000
b. 3 months; 7000

c. 6 months; 10,000
d. 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. 100
b. 500
c. 1000
d. 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

261. Penalty for offences by workers is discussed under which section of the act?
a. Section 96
b. Section 97
c. Section 98
d. Section 99
262. 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 rupees
b. 3 months; 2 thousand rupees
c. 4 months; 3 thousand rupees
d. 5 months; 4 thousand rupees
263. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for permitting double employment of child?
a. Section 97
b. Section 98
c. Section 99
d. Section 100
264. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 penalizes for using false certificate of fitness?
a. Section 98
b. Section 99
c. Section 100
d. Section 101
265. 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. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4

266. 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. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
267. 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 month
c. 2 month
d. 3 months
268. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 describes the Limitation of Prosecution?
a. Section 105
b. Section 106
c. Section 107
d. Section 108
269. If the occupier intends to make an appeal against any written order served by the Inspector, they shall do so
within ___ days.
a. 15 days
b. 30 days
c. 45 days
d. 90 days
270. Which section of The Factories Act, 1948 is on Appeals?
a. Section 107
b. Section 108
c. Section 109
d. Section 110
Answers 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.