Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Essential Defence Services Bill?

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the Essential Defence Services Bill?

A. The Essential Defence Services Bill is aimed at preventing the staff of the government-owned ordnance factories from going on a strike.

B. Around 70,000 people work with the 41 ordnance factories around the country.

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

Explanation:

The government of India introduced a bill in Lok Sabha which seeks to prohibit any agitation and strike by anyone engaged in the essential defence services. Essentially, the Essential Defence Services Bill is aimed at preventing the staff of the government-owned ordnance factories from going on a strike. Around 70,000 people work with the 41 ordnance factories around the country.