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
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

2. The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

11. The term “Employer” is defined in the section ……….. of the PF Act.
A. 2(e)
B. 2(g)
C. 2(f)
D. 2(m)

12. Can an agent, of the owner of a factory, be termed as an employer?

A. Yes
B. No

13. The term “Employee” is defined in the section …… of the PF Act, 1952.
A. 2(ab)
B. 2(g)
C. 2(f)
D. 2(d)

14. A person employed through a contractor will not be considered as an employee of the establishment.
A. True
B. False

15. A person engaged as an apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961 will not be considered as an employee.
A. True
B. False

16. The term “Exempted Employee” is defined under section ……. of the PF Act, 1952
A. 2 (gg)
B. 2(hh)
C. 2(ff)
D. 2(cc)

17. An employee is said to be exempted if the exemption is granted under section………

A. 26
B. 17
C. 14
D. 20

18. The term “Exempted Establishment” is defined under which section of the EPF Act, 1952?
A. 2(aaa)
B. 2(ee)
C. 2(j)
D. 2(fff)

19. Section 2(g) of the PF Act defines ………………

A. Non-Exemption
B. Exemption
C. Factory
D. Exempted Job

20. The term “Fund” is defined under section ………. of the PF Act, 1952
A. 2(i)
B. 2(h)
C. 2(k)
D. None of these

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 2: 11A, 12A, 13C, 14B, 15A, 16C, 17B, 18D, 19C, 20B

3. The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

21. Under the PF Act, 1952 “Insurance Fund” means ……………

A. Unit Linked Insurance Plan
B. Deposit Linked Insurance Fund
C. Employees’ Group Accident Insurance
D. Medical Insurance Fund

22. The scheme defined under section 2(i-b) of the PF Act, 1952 is ……………..
A. Pension Scheme
B. Provident Fund Scheme
C. Family Pension Scheme
D. Insurance Scheme

23. The section 2(i-a) of PF Act, 1952 defines………..

A. Member
B. Insurance
C. Insurance Fund
D. None of these

24. The Insurance Scheme is framed under sub-section (1) of the Section ……… of the PF Act, 1952.
A. 8-A
B. 7-B
C. 6-C
D. 5-D

25. The term “Member” is defined in the section ………… of the PF Act, 1952.
A. 2(j)
B. 2(u)
C. 2(m)
D. 2(p)

26. Section 2(k-A) of the PF Act, 1952 defines …………..

A. Occupier of the factory
B. Pension Fund
C. Establishment
D. Pension Scheme

27. The Employees’ Pension Fund is established under sub-section (2) of the section ………
A. 8-A
B. 7-A
C. 6-A
D. 5-A

28. Section 2(kb) of the PF Act, 1952 defines ……….

A. Recovery Amount
B. Recovery Office
C. Recover Officer
D. Repayment Amount

29. Section 2(ll) of the PF Act, 1952 defines …………

A. Superannuation
B. Annual Salary
C. Scheme Policies
D. Recovery

30. The Employees’ Provident Funds Appellate Tribunal which is constituted under sec 7-D is defined under which section?
A. 2(j)
B. 2(k)
C. 2(l)
D. 2(m)

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 3: 21B, 22D, 23C, 24C, 25A, 26B, 27C, 28C, 29A, 30D

1. The Employees’ Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952

1. PF act is applicable to an establishment engaged in any industry specified in ……...
A. Schedule II
B. Hazardous Industries List
C. Schedule IX
D. Schedule I

2. Minimum ……….. persons must be employed in as establishment for the applicability of the PF act.
A. 15
B. 20
C. 35
D. 50

3. The term “Appropriate Government” is defined in which section of the PF Act?

A. Section 2(a)
B. Section 2 (b)
C. Section 2 (d)
D. Section 2 (e)

4. According to Section 2(a) which is the appropriate Government for a mine in a given state?
A. State Government
B. Central Government
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these

5. Section 2(aa) of the PF act defines the term ……………

A. Basic Wages
B. Authorized Officer
C. Government
D. None of these
6. Deputy Provident Fund Commissioner is an authorized officer.
A. True
B. False

7. The term “Basic Wages” is defined in which section of the Provident Fund Act?
A. Section 2(g)
B. Section 2(d)
C. Section 2(b)
D. None of these

8. Bonus is part of Basic Wages as defined in the respective section in the PF Act.
A. True
B. False

9. The term contribution is defined in the section ………

A. Section 2-bb
B. Section 2-bc
C. Section 2-cc
D. Section 2-c

10. Section 2(d) of the Provident Fund Act defines ………

A. Hazardous Process
B. Employee
C. Employment
D. Controlled Industry

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 1: 1D, 2B, 3A, 4B, 5B, 6A, 7C, 8B, 9D, 10D

32. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

311. The Competent Authority is appointed by appropriate government to ascertain the ___ applicable to the employees employed in
Scheduled employments specified.
a. Number of Paid Holidays
b. Cost of living index number
c. Tax Rules
d. Income ceiling limit
312. Employment in Oil mill is a scheduled employment.
a. True
b. False
313. Employment in public motor transport is a scheduled employment.
a. True
b. False
314. As per Section 2 (h) of the act, "HRA" is not included in wages.
a. True
b. False
315. As per Section 2 (h), the value of "house accommodation" is included in wages.
a. True
b. False
316. Identify Section 2 (g) of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948.
a. Child
b. Employer
c. Prescribed
d. Scheduled Employment
317. If any Gratuity is payable to an employee on discharge, would it be included in wages?
a. Yes
b. No
318. "Cost of living Indez number" is defined under which section of the act?
a. 2(b)
b. 2(c)
c. 2(d)
d. 2(e)
319. Which section of the act defines Employer
a. 2(d)
b. 2(e)
c. 2(r)
d. 2(g)
320. "Wages" is defined under which section of the act?
a. 2(g)
b. 2(h)
c. 2(i)
d. 2(j)
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 32 : 311 B, 312 A, 313 A, 314 B, 315 B, 316 D, 317 B, 318 C, 319 B, 320 B.
33. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948
321. The appropriate government shall review and revise the minimum wages, if necessary, within a period not exceeding ___.
a. 6 months
b. 1 year
c. 3 years
d. 5 years
322. Can the appropriate government refrain from fixing minimum rates of wages for a given scheduled employment in a state?
a. Yes
b. No
323. If for a given scheduled employment, the number of persons employed in a state are less than ___, the appropriate government may
refrain from fixing the minimum rates of wages for that particular schedule employment.
a. 500
b. 1000
c. 1500
d. 3000
324. The fact that an employer may find it difficult to carry on his business on the basis of minimum wages is an irrelevant consideration in
fixation of minimum wages.
a. True
b. False
325. Identify Section 5 of the Act -
a. Fixation of minimum rates of wages
b. Minimum rates of wages
c. Procedure for fixing and revising minimum wages
d. None of these
326. Who shall be appointed by the appropriate Government to co-ordinate the work of committees and sub-committees, apointed under
Section 5 of the act?
a. Chief Inspector
b. Occupier of major Industry
c. Advisory Board
d. None of these
327. Over the Advisory Board, there shall also be a Central Advisory Board appointed by Central Government.
a. True
b. False
328. The Chairman of th Central Advisory Board shall be appointed by ___.
a. Central Government
b. Advisory Board
c. Chief Inspector
d. State Chief Minister
329. Number of Independent persons appointed in Advisory Board shall not exceed ___ of its total number.
a. 1/2
b. 1/3
c. 1/4
d. None of these
330. The Chairman of the committees/Advisory Board formed under this Act shall be one of the ___.
a. Employer's Representatives
b. Employee's Representatives
c. Independent Persons
d. None of these
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 33 : 321 D, 322 A, 323 B, 324 A, 325 C, 326 C, 327 A, 328 A, 329 B, 330 C.

34. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

331. There is a scope for correction of errors mistakenly made while fixing or revising the minimum rates of wages in the act. Which section
provides for the same?
a. Section 10
b. Section 11
c. Section 12
d. Section 13
332. Does the act allow to pay minimum wages in Kind?
a. Yes, if the appropriate government authorizes to do so.
b. No
333. Alongwith the rate of Minimum Wages, the appropriate government may also fix the working hours which shall be considered as a
normal working day.
a. True
b. False
334. The payment for work on a day of rest shall not be less than overtime rate.
a. True
b. False
335. Which section of The Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for Fixing hours of normal working day?
a. Section 12
b. Section 13
c. Section 14
d. Section 15
336. Where an employee works for two or more classes of work, how shall he be paid?
a. Paid for the work he completes first
b. Paid for the work where he produces more output
c. Paid for the work with respect to time occupied in each work
d. Paid on average rate
337. Where the minimum wages are fixed on Time rate, Piece rated workers -
a. Shall be paid as per Piece rate only
b. Shall be paid on average rate
c. Shall be paid at rate not less than time rate
d. Shall not be paid at all
338. Which section of the Act specifies requirements for Maintenance of Registers and Records?
a. Section 16
b. Section 17
c. Section 18
d. Section 19
339. Which section of the act authorises the appropriate Government to appoint Inspectors?
a. Section 20
b. Section 19
c. Section 18
d. Section 17
340. What time can the Inspector enter the premises of any factory or workplace under his purview for the purpose of inspecting registers,
records or notices?
a. During normal working hours of the workplace except lunch hours
b. During Day Time only
c. From 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM only
d. Any time
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 34 : 331 A, 332 A, 333 A, 334 A, 335 B, 336 C, 337 C, 338 C, 339 B, 340 D.

35. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

341. If the Inspector, wishes to take a copy of any register maintained under this Act, believing it of evidence or information against any
offence that he thinks has been created by the employer, can he take/seize such a copy or a part of the register?
a. Yes
b. No

342. Who is authorized to appoint an Authority to hear and decide on the claims arising under this Act, mentioned under the appropriate
section?
a. Factory Inspector
b. Police Inspector
c. Appropriate Government
d. Collector

343. Can a Commissioner for Workmen's Compensation be appointed as an Authority to hear and decide on the claims?
a. Yes
b. No

344. Any officer of the Central Government exercising functions as a Labour Commissioner for any region can be appointed as an Authority
to hear and decide on the claims.
a. Yes
b. No

345. Any officer of the State Government not below the rank of a Labour Commissioner can be appointed as an Authority to hear and decide
on the claims.
a. Yes
b. No

346. Any officer with an experience as a presiding judge of a Civil court can be appointed as an Authority to hear and decide on the claims.
a. Yes
b. No

347. The application for claims under this act should be presented within how many months of the Minimum Wages being payable?
a. 2 months
b. 4 months
c. 6 months
d. 12 months

348. Which section of the Act provides for "Claims"?

a. Section 19
b. Section 20
c. Section 21
d. Section 22

349. In case of claims where actual amount paid to the employee is less than the minimum wages, the total amount then payable, alongwith
penalty should not exceed ____ times the amount of excess amount.
a. 3
b. 5
c. 8
d. 10

350. If any applicant files a false application against an employer, the authority may penalize the applicant with a fine not exceeding ______
payable to the employer.
a. Rs. 10
b. Rs. 50
c. Rs. 100
d. Rs. 500

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 35 : 341 A, 342 C, 343 A, 344 A, 345 A, 346 A, 347 C, 348 B, 349 D, 350 B.

36. The Minimum Wages Act, 1948

351. Which section of the act provides for "Penalties for certain offences"?
a. Section 19
b. Section 20
c. Section 21
d. Section 22

352. Any Employer found guilty of paying less than Minimum rates of wages shall be punished with imprisonment upto ______ and/or fine
which may extend upto _______.
a. 5 years; Rs. 50,000
b. 2 years; Rs. 2,000
c. 6 months; Rs. 500
d. 3 months; Rs. 50

353. Upon contravention of any provision of this act, for which no specific penalty has been provided, the employer shall be penalized upto
an amount of Rs._______.
a. 50
b. 500
c. 5000
d. 50000

354. How shall an Employer deal with the undisbursed amount that was due to employee and could not be paid either due to death of
employee before disbursement or his whereabouts not known?
a. The Employer shall retain such money
d. The Employer shall give it to employee's relatives
c. The Employer shall deposit the money with prescribed authority
d. The Employer shall donate such money on behalf of the employee

355. Which section of the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 provides for exemption of employer from liability in certain cases?
a. Section 22
b. Section 23
c. Section 24
d. Section 25

356. If an employee willingly signs a contract with his employer for payment of wages less than fixed, would it contravene any provision of
the act?
a. Yes
b. No

357. Does the State Government have the power to add any employment to the Schedule?
a. Yes
b. No

358. If the State Government intends to add a given employment to the Schedule, it shall be required to give a notice of not less than
_________.
a. 1 year
b. 9 months
c. 6 months
d. 3 months

359. Identify Section 26 of the Act -

a. Exemptions & Exceptions
b. Contracting Out
c. Power of the Central Government to give directions
d. Power of the Central Government to make rules

360. Identify Section 30 of the Act -

a. Power of the Central Government to make rules
b. Power of the State Government to make rules
c. Power of the appropriate Government to make rules
d. Validation of fixation of certain minimum rates of wages
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 36 : 351 D, 352 C, 353 B, 354 C, 355 B, 356 A, 357 A, 358 D, 359 A, 360 C.

28. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

271. Which is the year for "The Declaration of the Rights of Child"?
a. 1967
b. 1962
c. 1960
d. 1959
272. When was the "International Convention on the Rights of Child" adopted by the General Assembly?
a. 20/11/1989
b. 12/12/1990
c. 26/01/1995
d. 15/08/1999
273. Who was the President of the General Assembly, when the International Convention on the Rights of Child was adopted by the General
Assembly?
a. Mr. Joseph N Garba
b. Mr. Martin J Garba
c. Mr. Suresh S
d. Mr. Ajay Chauhan
274. The International Convention on the Rights of Child consisted of how many Articles when it was presented to the General Assembly?
a. 95
b. 84
c. 55
d. 35
275. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 defines the term "Child"?
a. Section 1
b. Section 2 (i)
c. Section 2 (ii)
d. Section 2 (iii)
276. As per the act, Day means a period of 24 hours beginning at ___
a. Morning 8 AM
b. Noon
c. Evening 4 PM
d. Midnight
277. As per the The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 a Shop is an establishment.
a. True
b. False
278. Identify Section 2(v) of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
a. Family
b. Occupier
c. Port Authority
d. Establishment
279. As per section 2(viii) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under Section ___
a. 18
b. 20
c. 3
d. 28
280. As per the Act, Week means a period of 7 days beginning at midnight on ___
a. Sunday
b. Monday
c. Saturday
d. Thursday
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 28 : 271 D, 272 A, 273 A, 274 D, 275 C, 276 D, 277 A, 278 A, 279 A, 280 C.

30. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

291. As per the act, a child should not be permitted to work between ___ & ___.
a. 8 PM; 7 AM
b. 7 PM; 8 AM
c. 6 PM; 7 AM
d. 5 PM; 9 AM
292. Is "Overtime Work" permissible for a child?
a. Yes
b. No
293. Identify Section 8 of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.
a. Hours and period of work
b. Notice to inspector
c. Daily hours
d. Weekly holidays
294. The notice specifying the weekly holiday of a child shall be kept displayed permanently.
a. True
b. False
295. The day specified in notice as a weekly holiday for a child shall not be altered by the occupier more than once in ___.
a. 1 week
b. 1 month
c. 2 months
d. 3 months
296. The "Notice to Inspector", as mentioned in Section 9 of the act, shall be sent within how many days of employment of a child and
commencement of this act with respect to that particular establishment?
a. 10
b. 15
c. 20
d. 30
297. To whom shall the case be initially referred by the Inspector in case of any question regarding age of a child permitted to work in an
establishment.
a. Tribunal
b. Police Commissioner
c. Chief Inspector
d. Prescribed Medical Authority
298. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 demands for display of notice containing abstract of Sections
3 and 14.
a. Section 9
b. Section 10
c. Section 11
d. Section 12
299. The provisions of Section 7, 8 & 9 of the act shall not apply to any establishment wherein any process is carried out by the occupier with
the aid of his family.
a. True
b. False
300. The provisions of Section 7, 8 & 9 shall not apply to any school established by Government.
a. True
b. False
Answers to Labour Laws Questions 29 : 291 B, 292 B, 293 D, 294 A, 295 D, 296 D, 297 D, 298 D, 299 A, 300 A.

31. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

301. Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 details about "Penalties"?
a. Section 12
b. Section 13
c. Section 14
d. Section 15

302. Anybody who contravenes the provisions of Section 3 (Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations and processes)
shall be punished with minimum ______ which may extend up to _______ of imprisonment
a. 1 month; 1 year
b. 3 months; 1 year
c. 6 months; 3 years
d. 6 months; 5 years

303. Anybody who contravenes the provisions of Section 3 (Prohibition of employment of children in certain occupations and processes)
shall be fined with minimum ______ which may extend up to ______.
a. Rs. 10,000 ; Rs. 20,000
b. Rs. 20,000 ; Rs. 40,000
c. Rs. 25,000 ; Rs. 100,000
d. Rs. 5,000 ; Rs. 40,000

304. Having been convicted once, if a person again contravenes the provisions of Section 3 of the act, such person shall be punished with
imprisonment for a term not less than ___ which may extend up to ___.
a. 6 months; 2 years
b. 6 months; 4 years
c. 6 months; 8 years
d. 2 years; 10 years

305. If an occupier fails to maintain appropriate register as required by the Section 11 of the act, then he may be punished with an
imprisonment for a term up to ____ or with fine which may extend to ____.
a. 1 month; Rs. 10,000
b. 6 months; Rs. 15,000
c. 8 months; Rs. 18,000
d. 12 months; Rs. 20,000

306. Identify Section 16 of the act.

a. Penalties
b. Procedure relating to offences
c. Appointment of Inspectors
d. Power to make rules
 307. If the Government appoints any person as an Inspector for the purpose of securing compliance with the Provisions of the Act, then shall
that person be deemed to be a public servant within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860)?
a. Yes
b. No

308. Which Section of the Act details out the provisions related to Health and Safety under the Act?
a. Section 11
b. Section 12
c. Section 13
d. Section 14

309. Identify Section 15 of the Act.

a. Penalties
b. Power to make rules
c. Modified application of certain laws in relation to penalties
d. Appointment of Inspector

310. Identify the Section ("Certain other provisions of law not barred") of the Act.
a. Section 15
b. Section 16
c. Section 18
d. Section 20

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 31 : 301 C, 302 B, 303 A, 304 A, 305 A, 306 B, 307 A, 308 C, 309 C, 310 D.

4. 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?
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

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

5. 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

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

6. 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
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

7. 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
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).

8. The Factories Act, 1948

71. Power to declare different departments to be seperate factories is given in section ......... of the act.
a. 4
b. 5
c. 6
d. 7

72. Before occupying or using a premises as a Factory, the occupier has to give some details in a notice form to the Chief Inspector. Such
notice should be given before ....... days of occupying the premises.
a. 90
b. 30
c. 25
d. 15

73. General duties of the Occupier are given under which section of the Factories Act?
a. 8-A
b. 5-D
c. 6-C
d. 7-A

74. Section 8 of the Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........

a. General duties of manufacturers
b. Inspectors
c. Limitations of Occupier
d. Occupying Conditions
75. ......... states that any person, having any direct interest in a factory or any process or business carried there in or any patent or
machinery carried there with, cannot be appointed as Inspector, Chief Inspector, Public Officer etc.
a. Section 9 (3)
b. Section 9 (2)
c. Section 8 (3)
d. Section 8 (2)

76. Every District Magistrate shall be an Inspector for his district.

a. True
b. False

77. Section 9 of The Factories Act, 1948 relates to ........

a. Duties of Inspectors
b. Moral Duties of Inspectors
c. Powers of Inspectors
d. Appointment of Inspectors

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

a. True
b. False, Inspector has unlimited powers

79. The Inspector may not take away with him any Instrument or Photograph with him for examination. He may examine only in the factory
premises.
a. True
b. False

80. For the purpose of Inspection, the Inspector can take photo copies of register or other documents but cannot seize the registers or
documents.
a. True
b. False

Answers to Labour Laws Questions 8: 71 A, 72 D, 73 D, 74 B, 75 C, 76 A, 77 C, 78 A, 79 B, 80 B.

9. 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
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.