This document contains 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) about the Factories Act of 1948 in India. Some key points covered include: - The annual return under the Act must be submitted by January 31st. - A canteen managing committee can have no more than 5 or less than 2 elected workers. - A "child" means a person under 15 years old. - Hazardous processes cause health impairment or pollution. - A factory has 10 or more workers.

1. 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
Answ er - (a)
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
Answ er - (a)
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
Answ er - (c)
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 - (d)

2. 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
Answ er - (a)
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
Answ er - (b)
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
Answ er - (c)
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
Answ er - (d)

3. 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
Answ er - (a)
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
Answ er - (b)
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
Answ er - (c)
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
Answ er - (d)
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)

4. 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
Answ er - (b)
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
Answ er - (c)
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
Answ er - (C)
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
Answ er - (A)
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

5. (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.
Answ er - (C)
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.
Answ er - (D)
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.
Answ er - (D)
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
Answ er - (D)
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
Answ er - (C)
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.

6. (C) 500 workers are employed in the factory under the Factories Act, 1948.
(D) The Workmens’ Compensation Act, 1923 is applicable to the factory.
Answ er - (C)
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
Answ er - (C)
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’.
Answ er - (B)
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
Answ er - (A)
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)
13. Which section of the Factories Act deals with appointment of Welfare Officers?

7. (A) Section 45
(B) Section 49
(C) Section 51
(D) Section 55
Answ er - (B)
14.Appointment of Welfare Officer under Factories Act, 1948 is
compulsory where_______ employees are employed.
(A) 50
(B) 500
(C) 1000
(D) 100
Answ er - (B)
15.Crèche is mandatory under the Factories Act where _____workers
are employed
(A) 30
(B) 100
(C) 30 women
(D) 250
Answ er - (C)
MCQs on Factories Act 1948 (2)
1. The first Factories Act was enacted in
(A) 1881
(B) 1895
(C) 1897
(D) 1885
Answ er - (A)
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 - (A)

8. 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.
Answ er - (A)
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.
Answ er - (B)
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
Answ er - (C)
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
Answ er - (C)
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
Answ er - (B)

9. 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
Answ er - (C)
9. Which one of the following is not Welfare provision under Factories Act, 1948
(A) Canteen
(B) Crèches
(C) Alcoholic Beverage
(D) Drinking Water.
Answ er - (C)
10. First Aid Boxes is to be provided for ______ of persons
(A) 125
(B) 135
(C) 150
(D) 160
Answ er - (C)
11. Safety Officers are to be appointed if Organization is engaging______ or more
employees.
(A) 1000
(B) 2000
(C) 500
(D) 750
Answ er - (A)
12. Canteen is to be provided if engaging Employees more than______ persons.
(A) 250
(B) 230
(C) 300
(D) 275
Answ er - (A)
13. Leave with wages is allowed for employees if they work for_______ days in a month.
(A) 15
(B) 25

10. (C) 20
(D) 28
Answ er - (C)
14. Welfare Officers are to be appointed if Organization is engaging______ or more
employees.
(A) 500
(B) 250
(C) 600
(D) 750
Answ er - (A)
15. The Ambulance Room is to be provided If engaging employees more than______
(A) 400
(B) 350
(C) 500
(D) 450
Answ er - (C)
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 - (C)
2. The term Sabbatical is connected with
(A) Paid leave for study
(B) Paternity leave
(C) Maternity leave
(D) Quarantine leave
Answ er - (A)

11. 3. Section 2 (K) of the Factories Act 1948 Says about
(A) Manufacturing Process
(B) Factory
(C) Worker
(D) None of these
Answ er - (A)
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
Answ er - (A)
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
Answ er - (A)
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
Answ er - (B)
7. Section 41- G of the Factories Act 1948 says about
(A) Fencing of machineries
(B) Facing of machineries
(C) Work on near machinery in motion
(D) Workers participation in safety mgt.
Answ er - (D)
8. The occupier of a Factory has to submit the document on or before——— of every year
to renewal of a
license for a factory.
(A) 31st October of every year.

12. (B) 30th June of every year
(C) 31st March of every year
(D) 31st December of every year
Answ er - (A)
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.
Answ er - (B)
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
Answ er - (D)
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 - (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.
Answ er - (C)
13. A weekly holiday was introduced in the Factories for the first time in the year
(A) 1948

13. (B) 1931
(C) 1926
(D) 1923
Answ er - (D)
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.
Answ er - (A)
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 - (B)

14. Madhu.T.K, Kannur
MCQsonIndustrial and Labour Laws
1.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) 30women
(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) 50and20
(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

15. )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) 10
th
day
(b) 7
th
day
(c) 2
nd
day (d) 15
th
day)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) 7
th
day (b) 15
th
day (c) 2
nd
day
(d) 10
th
day
)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

16. (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) Rs10000
)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) 5years
(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) Rs10000
(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) 20employees
(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) Rs6500
(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%

17. (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%or100whichever is less
)40.Continuous Service under major labour legislations means _______________ (
(a) work of 240days if work is above the ground and 190days 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) abasicrate ofwages and dearnessallowance variable accordingto costofliving
(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 StateInsurance 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)
section33(C) of the Industrial DisputesAct

18. 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:
B
Q . 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. [
Sec2(a)
]A : f i f t e e n t h B : s i x t e
e n t h C : s e v e n t e e n t h D
: e i g h t e e n t h
A n s w e r : D
Q . 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)

19. ]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 e e 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
t e 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
l y 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 0 0
A n s w e r : A

20. 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
w n e r C : D i r e c t o
r D : 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 s o 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

21. 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

22. 0 C : 2 5 0 D : 5
0 0
A n s w e r : C
The Factories Act, 1948
51. Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines …….
A. Occupier
B. Employee
C. Owner
D. 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. General duties of the Occupier are mentioned in which section of the act?
A. Section 7-D
B. Section 7-C
C. Section 7-B
D. Section 7-A
57. The term “Inspectors” is discussed in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
A. Section 7
B. Section 8
C. Section 9

23. D. Section 10
58. The State Government cannot appoint Joint Chief Inspectors.
A. True
B. False
59. Powers of Inspectors are discussed in the Section ……….
A. 8
B. 10
C. 11
D. None of these
60. Section 10 of the Factories Act, 1948 speaks about ………….
A. Certifying Surgeons
B. Certifying Doctors
C. Certified Employees
D. Certified Examiners
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 6: 51A, 52A, 53C, 54C, 55A, 56D, 57B, 58B, 59D (section 9),
60A
The Factories Act, 1948
31. 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 years
B. 14 years
C. 18 years
D. 20 years
33. Section 2(c ) of the act defines ……..
A. Child
B. Competent person
C. Adolescent
D. None of these
34. A person who is not 15 years old is a ………..
A. Kid
B. Adolescent
C. Child
D. All of the above
35. A person has turned 17 yesterday. Which of the statements is true with respect to that
person?

24. 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 Labour
B. Labour
C. Process
D. 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 Person
B. Young Person
C. Productive Person
D. Casual Labour
38. “Day is a 24 hours period that begins at 06:00 AM as per the act.
A. True
B. False
39. According to the Factories Act, 1948 “Week” starts at midnight on ………. night.
A. Monday
B. Sunday
C. Saturday
D. There is no such mention
40. “Power” also means energy generated by human or animal.
A. True
B. False
AnswerstoLabour LawsQuestions4:31A, 32C, 33A, 34C, 35C, 36D, 37B, 38B (beginsatmidnight),39C,
40B
The Factories Act, 1948
41. 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)

25. 42. Section 2(j) of the act defines which term?
A. Machinery
B. Transmission Machinery
C. Prime Mover
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)
44. Preserving an item in cold storage is considered as Manufacturing Process.
A. True
B. False
45. “Worker” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
A. Section 2(l)
B. Section 2(m)
C. 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. 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
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

26. 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 Humidification
B. Cleanliness
C. Health
D. Poisonous Substances
62. For a given work place, the floor should be washed at least once in every ……….
A. 1 year
B. 6 months
C. 1 month
D. 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

27. D. 7 years
67. “Disposal of waste and effluents” relates to section ………
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 15
68. Section 13 relates to ……
A. Dust and Fume
B. Natural Oxidation
C. Ventilation and temperature
D. 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?

28. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948

29. 81. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act.
a. Section 9 (C)
b. Section 10
c. Section (11)
d. Section (12)
82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........
a. Cleanliness
b. Health
c. Environment
d. Healthy Person
83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by
washing and using disinfectant wherever necessary.
a. Shift
b. Day
c. Week
d. Month
84. Inside Walls or Partitions that are painted or varnished, should be re-painted or re-
varnished at least once in a period of ............. .
a. 10 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 months
d. 3 years
85. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint should be repainted
with at least one coat of such paint at least once in a period of ....... years.
a. 2
b. 2.5
c. 3
d. 7
86. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint or varnished should be
cleaned at least once in a period of ..... .
a. 14 months
b. 18 months
c. 22 months
d. 36 months
87. Inside Walls or Partitions when kept White Washed or Colour Washed, should be
White Washed or Colour Washed at least once in a period of ........ .
a. 6 months
b. 14 months
c. 18 months

30. 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
The Factories Act, 1948
101. Any factory where the humidity in air is artificially controlled, Drinking Water from
Public Supply can be used for the said purpose.
a. True
b. False
102. This section states that effective measures should be undertaken to keep the work-
rooms free from dust and fumes. Which section is this?
a. Section 12
b. Section 13
c. Section 14
d. Section 15
103. Section 15 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ...............
a. Cleanliness
b. Disposal of Waste
c. Dust and Fumes
d. Artificial Humidification
104. The law states any factory already in existence before the commencement of the
Factories Act, 1948 should provide at least ............... of space for every worker

31. 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)

32. 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
The Factories Act, 1948
81. Appointment of Certifying Surgeons is discussed in ......... of the Act.
a. Section 9 (C)
b. Section 10
c. Section (11)
d. Section (12)
82. Section 11 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........
a. Cleanliness
b. Health
c. Environment
d. Healthy Person
83. The floor of every work-room should be cleaned at least once every ........ by
washing and using disinfectant wherever necessary.
a. Shift
b. Day
c. Week
d. Month
84. Inside Walls or Partitions that are painted or varnished, should be re-painted or re-
varnished at least once in a period of ............. .
a. 10 years
b. 5 years
c. 7 months
d. 3 years
85. Inside Walls or Partitions when painted with washable paint should be repainted
with at least one coat of such paint at least once in a period of ....... years.
a. 2
b. 2.5
c. 3

33. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
101. Any factory where the humidity in air is artificially controlled, Drinking Water from
Public Supply can be used for the said purpose.
a. True
b. False
102. This section states that effective measures should be undertaken to keep the work-
rooms free from dust and fumes. Which section is this?
a. Section 12

34. 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 .............

35. 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
The Factories Act, 1948
111. The term "Drinking Water" is discussed under ..............
a. Section 18
b. Section 19
c. Section 20
d. Section 21
112. A Drinking Water Facility / Point should be at least ............. away from any Urinal
or Washing Place.
a. 10 metres
b. 6 metres
c. 8 metres
d. 3 metres
113. A factory that has employed more than ........... employees, should make
appropriate arrangements for cool drinking water during hot weather.
a. 10
b. 250
c. 500
d. 750
114. Section 19 of the Factories Act, 1948 discusses ................

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

37. 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

38. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
131. This section of the factories act provides that every pit, fixed vessel, sump or tank that may
be injurious due to its location or depth shall be adequately covered or fenced so as to avoid
accident and injury. Which section is this?
a. Section 32
b. Section 33
c. Section 34
d. Section 35
132. Which section protects a worker from being employed at a factory for lifting or moving or
carrying any load which may cause him injury?
a. Section 37
b. Section 35
c. Section 34
d. Section 33
133. A worker employed in a factory for Welding is not provided safety screen and/or goggles
and/or other appropriate protective equipment. This situation is violating one of the sections i.e.
Section 35 which speaks about ...............
a. Protection of face
b. Protection from Welding Arc
c. Protection of eyes

39. 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

40. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
141. The constitution of site appraisal committee is covered under which section of the
Factories Act, 1948?
a. Section 39
b. Section 40
c. Section 41 - A
d. Section 41 - B
142. What is the purpose of site appraisal committee constituted in the question
discussed above?
a. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory
involving Heavy Machinery in a moving state.
b. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory
involving Hazardous Process.
c. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory
involving Chemical Material handling.
d. Consider applications for grant of permission for the initial location of a factory
involving Complex Technology Process.
143. Who shall be the Chairman of the site appraisal committee?
a. Chief Inspector
b. Executive Auditor
c. Third Party Auditor
d. Commissioner of Police
144. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for
the Prevention and Control of Water Pollution appointed by the Central Government
under ............ of the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974.
a. Section 3
b. Section 4
c. Section 5
d. Section 6
145. The site appraisal committee shall include a representative of the Central Board for
the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution referred under section 3 of which Act?
a. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1992
b. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1990
c. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1985
d. Air (Prevention and Control of Air Pollution) Act, 1981
146. The site appraisal committee shall also include a representative of the State Board
for the purpose of Prevention and Control of Water Pollution.

41. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
151. The Site Appraisal committee constituted for considering applications for initial
location of factory involving hazardous process may also include a representative of
Town Planning Departments of the State Government.
a. True
b. False
152. In how many days is The Site Appraisal Committee required to submit its report to
the State Government?
a. 30 days
b. 60 days
c. 90 days
d. 120 days
153. If the application to the Site Appraisal Committee has come from a factory owned
or controlled by Central Government, is the State Government allowed to include a
representative from the Central Government into the Site Appraisal Committee?

42. 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

43. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
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

44. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
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

45. 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 act-
a. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948

46. 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

47. 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.
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191 For a person working in Night Shift, a holiday for whole day shall start from-
a. 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.

48. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
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

49. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
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

50. 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.
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51. 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

52. 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
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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

53. 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.
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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

54. 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

55. 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
The Factories Act, 1948
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

56. 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
The Factories Act, 1948
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

57. 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

58. 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.
The Factories Act, 1948
41. 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. Machinery
B. Transmission Machinery
C. Prime Mover
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)
44. Preserving an item in cold storage is considered as Manufacturing Process.
A. True
B. False
45. “Worker” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
A. Section 2(l)
B. Section 2(m)
C. 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. 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
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.

59. A. True
B. False
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 5: 41C, 42A, 43B, 44A, 45A, 46B, 47D - 2(m), 48B, 49A, 50B
The Factories Act, 1948
41. 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. Machinery
B. Transmission Machinery
C. Prime Mover
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)
44. Preserving an item in cold storage is considered as Manufacturing Process.
A. True
B. False
45. “Worker” is defined in which section of the Factories Act, 1948?
A. Section 2(l)
B. Section 2(m)
C. 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. 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
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

60. Answers to Labour Laws Questions 5: 41C, 42A, 43B, 44A, 45A, 46B, 47D - 2(m), 48B, 49A, 50B
1, The first Factories Act was enacted in
a),1881
b),1895
c),1897
d),1885
Answer- a), 1881
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
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. Manager
c. Chairman
d. 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, 1948
a.Canteen b. Creches c.First Aid d.Drinking water.
Answer- d. Drinking water.
8, First Aid Boxes is to be provided for ______ of persons
a. 125 b. 135

61. 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. 450
Answer- c. 500
14, Creche is to be provided if ______ or more lady employees are engaged.
a. 25 b. 32
c. 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) 101
c) 111 d) 99
Answer - Sec.111
17, The term Sabbatical is connected with
a) Paid leave for study
b) Paternity leave
c) Maternity leave
d) Quarantine leave
Answer- Paid leave for study
18, Section 49 of the Factories Act 1947
Says about

62. a) Welfare officer
b) Canteen
c) Rest room
d) Crèche
Answer is - Welfare officer
19, Section 2 ( K )of the Factories Act 1947 says about
a) Manufacturing Process
b) Factory
c) Worker
d) None of these
Answer : Manufacturing Process
20, Mention the types of Leave facilities
available to a worker under the Factories
Act 1947 ?
Annual Leave with wages as per
Factories Act
Casual leave as per Standing orders
National & Festival Holiday
Maternity leave
21, 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
Answer : a) Safety Officer
22, 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 upto 10, 000 or both
c) 3 three years or fine 10, 000 or both
d) None of these
Answer –
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 hours
a) Form No:16
b) Form No:18 A
c) Form No :18 B
d) Form No:18
24, Manager of every factory should sent a
annual report to the Inspectorate of factories
containing details like numbers of workers
employed , leave with wages, safety officers ,ambulance room, canteen, shelter, accidents in form no ---
on or before 31 st January
a) Form No : 22
b) Form No: 21
c) Form No: 25 A

63. d) Form No: 25 B
Answer:
a) Form No: 22
25, If any employee found violating the
section 20 of Factories Act 1947 shall be
fine up to
a)Rs. 10
b) Rs. 5
c) Rs. 15
d) Rs.20
Answer :b ) Rs. 5
26, Section 41- G of the Factories Act
1948 says about
a) Fencing of machineries
b) Facing of machineries
c) Work on near machinery in motion
d) Workers participation in safety mgt.
Answer-d) Workers participation in
safety management
27, Who is responsible for payment to a person employed by him in a Factory under the Payment of
wages Act 1936
a) Accounts Manager
b) HR manager
c) Manager
d) 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-1
b)Form No-.2
c) Form No- 2A
d) Form No.1 A
Answer- b)Form No-.2
29, The license fee can be paid to get a license for a factory maximum upto
a).One Year only
b).Two Years only
c).Three Years only
d)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 fee

64. b) 20% of the license fee
c) 30 % of the license fee
d) none of these.
Answer- b) 20% of the license fee
32, The Section 20 of the Factories act discusses about
1,Drininkin Water
2, Lighting
3, Spittoons
d) Latrines and Urinals
Answer-3, Spittoons
33,The employment of young person on dangerous machines shall be prohibited the section -------- of
Factories Act.1947.
a) Section 21
b) Section 22
c) Section 23
d) 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-36
b) Section-39
c) Section-40
d) Section -35
Answer- d)Section -35
35, 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 year
a) Form NO-20, 31st July
b) Form No 21, 31st July
c) Form No. 25, 31st July
d) 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 Hours
b) Form No. 18.A , 12 Hours
c) Form No.18, 24 Hours
d) Form No 18 A , 24 Hours
Answer- a) Form No.18, 12 Hours
36, 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 –15
c)From .No–21
d)From No- 20
Answer- b) Form No –15

65. 37, Section-------- of the Factories Act describes about the rights of the workers
a) 111
b) 111 A
c) 110
d) 112
Answer- b) 111 A
38, 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 rupees
Answer- a) two months, 1000 rupees
39, Every worker shall have the right to obtain information relating to workers’ health and safety work at
work.
True / False
Answer- 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, 00,000
Answer- b) 2 Years, Rs.1, 00,000
41, 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. 18
b) Form No. 18 A
c) Form No. 25
d) From No.16
Answer- 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. 14
Answer- 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. 25
Answer- 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. 26
Answer- c) From No.28

66. 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 workers
b) 150 or more workers
c) 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 40
b) Section 41 H
c) Section 41 G
d) Section 41 F
Answer- c) Section 41 G
48, Section 19 of Factories Act discusses about the -------------
a) Drinking Water
b) Lighting
c) Latrines and Urinals
d) 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 / False
Answer- False
51. 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

67. a)Deputy Chief Inspector of Factories
b)Joint Chief Inspector of Factories
c) Chief Inspector of Factories
d) 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. 3
Answer- 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) 1948
b) 1931
c) 1926
d) 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) 1981
Answer- 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 Year
58. 40 B. of the Factories Act discusses about the appointment of --------------
a) Welfare Officer
b) Manager
c) Safety Officer
d) None of these.
Answer- c) Safety Officer.

68. 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, 00,000
Answer- 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 Workers
62. 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
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) Employer
b)Employee
c) Authority
d) 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-14
a) Form No -7
b) Form No-11
c) Form No. 12
d) 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 March
Answer- a) 31st January
66, The license fee for the factory employs 500 workers using 250 Horse Power is Rs -------
a) Rs.12,000
b) Rs.18,000

69. c)Rs. 24,000
d) Rs.30,000
Answer- c)Rs. 24,000
67, The application for amendment of a license to a factory shall be submitted to -------------------
a) Deputy Chief Inspector of factories
b) Joint Chief Inspector of factories
c) Additional Chief Inspector of Factories
d) Chief Inspector of Factories
Answer- 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 month
b) Two months
c) Three months
d) Four months
Answer- 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 Workers
Answer- a),20 workers
70. 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 months
Answer- 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 Workers
Answer- 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 months
Answer- d) 24 months
73. 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

70. d) more than 10 or less than 5
Answer- a) more than 5 or less than 2
74. The term of office of the canteen committee is ------------------ years
a) one year
b) two years
c) three years
d) Four years
Answer- b) two years
75. 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 necessary
Answer- a) 15, 180, 5
76. 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. 15
Answer- c) Form No.14
77.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 minutes
Answer- b) 10 minutes
78. The Tamil Nadu safety officers (duties , qualification and conditions of service )rules was enacted in
the year .
a) 2002
b) 2003
c) 2004
d) 2005
Answer- 2005
79. By an Amendment Act of 1987 in Factories Act 1947, who is to be appointed as an occupier.
a) Manager
b) General Manager
c) Human Resource Manager
d) Board of Directors
Answer- d) Board of Directors
80. If any time number of worker falls below 500 in a factory, the welfare officer ceases to have a locus
standi.
True / False
Answer- False