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(1)
To which authority can appeals be made if the Chief Inspector does not grant a licence to a factory
[A]
State government
[B]
Central Government
[C]
State Licensing Appellate
[D]
factories Commissioner
(2)
Fencing of machinery in use or in motion is not obligatory under Section 21 of the Factories Act, 1948. This statement is
[A]
True
[B]
False
[C]
True in respect of factories having more than 1000 workers
[D]
False in respect of factories having more than 1000 workers
(3)
Which of the following provisions do not come under the 'Welfare Chapter' in the Factories Act, 1948
[A]
Washing Facilities
[B]
Drinking Water
[C]
Facilities for sitting
[D]
First -aid appliances
Answer: Washing Facilities
(4)
What is the penalty payable by parents/guardian for permitting double employment of a child?
[A]
Rs,2,500
[B]
Rs. 5000
[C]
Rs.500
[D]
Rs.1,000
(5)
The annual leave with wages cannot be availed for more than ......... times during any year
[A]
3 times
[B]
2 times
[C]
6 times
[D]
4 times
(6)
What is maximum number of hours that a child can b employed for as per the Factories Act, 1948
[A]
3 and 1/2 hours
[B]
4 and 1/2 hours
[C]
5 and 1/2 hours
[D]
6 and 1/2 hours
(7)
Who is liable to pay the fee for a Certificate of Fitness?
[A]
The person himself
[B]
The person's guardian
[C]
The occupier of the factory
[D]
Trade Union
Answer: The occupier of the factory
(8)
What is the maximum number of hours in a week that an adult worker is allowed to work for
[A]
35 hours
[B]
40 hours
[C]
45 hours
[D]
48 hours
(9)
Who is the Chairman of the Site Appraisal Committee
[A]
Chief Inspector of the State
[B]
Chief Factory Officer of the State
[C]
Chief Labour Officer of the State
[D]
Chief Welfare Officer of the State
Answer: Chief Inspector of the State
(10)
As per Section 6 of the Factories Act 1948, who has the power to make rules on approval, licensing and registration of factories?
[A]
Central Government
[B]
State Government.
[C]
Supreme Court
[D]
Labour Commissioner
Answer: State Government.
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