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100 IMPORTANT MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RELATED TO FACTORY ACT, 1948:

100 IMPORTANT MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS RELATED TO FACTORY ACT, 1948:

Which legislation regulates the working conditions in factories in India?
a) Factory Act, 1948
b) Industrial Disputes Act, 1947
c) Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948
d) Minimum Wages Act, 1948
Answer: a) Factory Act, 1948
The Factory Act, 1948, applies to factories employing at least how many workers?
a) 10 workers
b) 15 workers
c) 20 workers
d) 25 workers
Answer: c) 20 workers
What is the minimum age for employment in a factory as per the Factory Act, 1948?
a) 14 years
b) 15 years
c) 16 years
d) 18 years
Answer: c) 16 years
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the health, safety, and welfare provisions for workers?
a) Section 9
b) Section 14
c) Section 28
d) Section 41
Answer: b) Section 14
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of women for night shifts except under certain conditions. What is the maximum time duration for which a woman can be employed at night?
a) 8 hours
b) 10 hours
c) 12 hours
d) 14 hours
Answer: a) 8 hours
Which of the following is not a responsibility of the factory manager under the Factory Act, 1948?
a) Ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of workers
b) Maintaining proper records and registers
c) Obtaining licenses and permissions for the factory
d) Determining the minimum wages for workers
Answer: d) Determining the minimum wages for workers
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to provide clean drinking water to workers. What is the minimum quantity of water that should be provided per worker?
a) 1 liter per day
b) 2 liters per day
c) 3 liters per day
d) 4 liters per day
Answer: c) 3 liters per day
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the annual leave with wages for workers?
a) Section 52
b) Section 63
c) Section 79
d) Section 96
Answer: a) Section 52
The Factory Act, 1948, mandates the provision of first aid facilities in factories. What is the minimum number of trained first aiders required for factories employing more than 500 workers?
a) 1 first aider
b) 2 first aiders
c) 3 first aiders
d) 4 first aiders
Answer: c) 3 first aiders
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with penalties for contraventions of the Act?
a) Section 92
b) Section 109
c) Section 118
d) Section 136
Answer: a) Section 92
The Factory Act, 1948, provides for the appointment of inspectors to enforce the provisions of the Act. Who appoints these inspectors?
a) President of India
b) Chief Inspector of Factories
c) Factory owner
d) State Government
Answer: d) State Government
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the procedure for obtaining a factory license?
a) Section 6
b) Section 11
c) Section 17
d) Section 23
Answer: c) Section 17
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper ventilation. What is the minimum cubic feet of fresh air per worker that should be provided?
a) 10 cubic feet
b) 15 cubic feet
c) 20 cubic feet
d) 25 cubic feet
Answer: c) 20 cubic feet
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for overtime work?
a) Section 59
b) Section 66
c) Section 73
d) Section 81
Answer: b) Section 66
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of young persons in hazardous processes. What is the minimum age for the employment of young persons in non-hazardous processes?
a) 14 years
b) 15 years
c) 16 years
d) 18 years
Answer: b) 15 years
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for fencing of machinery?
a) Section 31
b) Section 38
c) Section 44
d) Section 49
Answer: a) Section 31
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the display of a notice containing the name and address of the inspector. How many such notices should be displayed in a factory?
a) 1 notice
b) 2 notices
c) 3 notices
d) 4 notices
Answer: b) 2 notices
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for canteens in factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) Section 34
b) Section 45
c) Section 54
d) Section 61
Answer: b) Section 45
The Factory Act, 1948, provides for the appointment of welfare officers in factories employing a specified number of workers. What is the minimum number of workers required to appoint a welfare officer?
a) 100 workers
b) 200 workers
c) 300 workers
d) 400 workers
Answer: b) 200 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for washing facilities in factories?
a) Section 25
b) Section 32
c) Section 47
d) Section 55
Answer: c) Section 47
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers for more than how many hours in a week?
a) 40 hours
b) 45 hours
c) 48 hours
d) 50 hours
Answer: c) 48 hours
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the welfare of workers’ families?
a) Section 22
b) Section 29
c) Section 36
d) Section 43
Answer: a) Section 22
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of separate and suitable accommodation for male and female workers. What is the minimum floor space required per worker in a factory?
a) 50 square feet
b) 60 square feet
c) 70 square feet
d) 80 square feet
Answer: c) 70 square feet
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of machinery driven by power?
a) Section 19
b) Section 26
c) Section 33
d) Section 40
Answer: d) Section 40
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without issuing a certificate of fitness. Who issues this certificate of fitness?
a) Factory inspector
b) Chief Medical Officer
c) Factory manager
d) Workers’ Union
Answer: b) Chief Medical Officer
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the disposal of wastes and effluents?
a) Section 67
b) Section 74
c) Section 84
d) Section 97
Answer: c) Section 84
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of suitable and sufficient lighting in factories. What is the minimum illumination level required in different areas of a factory?
a) 5 lux
b) 10 lux
c) 15 lux
d) 20 lux
Answer: b) 10 lux
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the disposal of overtime wages?
a) Section 58
b) Section 65
c) Section 72
d) Section 80
Answer: a) Section 58
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of suitable and sufficient fire escapes in factories. What is the minimum width of a fire escape staircase?
a) 1 foot
b) 2 feet
c) 3 feet
d) 4 feet
Answer: d) 4 feet
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for safety officers in factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) Section 30
b) Section 37
c) Section 48
d) Section 57
Answer: b) Section 37
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of adequate and suitable facilities for sitting to workers. What is the minimum number of such facilities required for factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) 1 facility per 20 workers
b) 1 facility per 30 workers
c) 1 facility per 40 workers
d) 1 facility per 50 workers
Answer: a) 1 facility per 20 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the appointment of safety committees in factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) Section 35
b) Section 43
c) Section 53
d) Section 62
Answer: c) Section 53
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without issuing an identity card. What information should be mentioned on the identity card?
a) Worker’s name and address
b) Worker’s photograph and signature
c) Worker’s job title and department
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the protection of workers’ eyes?
a) Section 21
b) Section 27
c) Section 42
d) Section 50
Answer: d) Section 50
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have a sufficient number of fire extinguishers. What is the minimum number of fire extinguishers required for factories?
a) 1 extinguisher per 500 square meters
b) 1 extinguisher per 750 square meters
c) 1 extinguisher per 1000 square meters
d) 1 extinguisher per 1500 square meters
Answer: c) 1 extinguisher per 1000 square meters
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of hoists and lifts?
a) Section 24
b) Section 31
c) Section 39
d) Section 46
Answer: c) Section 39
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of suitable and sufficient washing facilities for workers. What is the minimum number of washing facilities required for factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) 1 facility per 10 workers
b) 1 facility per 15 workers
c) 1 facility per 20 workers
d) 1 facility per 25 workers
Answer: c) 1 facility per 20 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of pits and openings?
a) Section 18
b) Section 25
c) Section 32
d) Section 41
Answer: b) Section 25
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing suitable protective equipment. What is an example of suitable protective equipment?
a) Safety goggles
b) Earplugs
c) Safety helmets
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of transmission machinery?
a) Section 17
b) Section 22
c) Section 30
d) Section 37
Answer: c) Section 30
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of suitable and sufficient sanitary facilities for workers. What is the minimum number of sanitary facilities required for factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) 1 facility per 10 workers
b) 1 facility per 15 workers
c) 1 facility per 20 workers
d) 1 facility per 25 workers
Answer: b) 1 facility per 15 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of machinery?
a) Section 20
b) Section 28
c) Section 35
d) Section 43
Answer: a) Section 20
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of suitable and sufficient restrooms for workers. What is the minimum floor space required per worker in a restroom?
a) 5 square feet
b) 7 square feet
c) 10 square feet
d) 12 square feet
Answer: b) 7 square feet
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of cranks and connecting rods?
a) Section 23
b) Section 34
c) Section 40
d) Section 47
Answer: d) Section 47
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate fire protection. What is an example of adequate fire protection?
a) Fire alarms
b) Fire hydrants
c) Fire extinguishers
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of flywheels?
a) Section 16
b) Section 21
c) Section 26
d) Section 33
Answer: c) Section 26
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper drainage systems. What is the minimum gradient required for drainage channels?
a) 1 in 50
b) 1 in 75
c) 1 in 100
d) 1 in 150
Answer: a) 1 in 50
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of other machinery?
a) Section 15
b) Section 19
c) Section 27
d) Section 32
Answer: c) Section 27
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate means of escape in case of fire. What is an example of adequate means of escape?
a) Fire doors
b) Emergency exits
c) Evacuation plans
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of self-acting machines?
a) Section 13
b) Section 18
c) Section 24
d) Section 31
Answer: a) Section 13
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of suitable and sufficient facilities for drying clothing to workers. What is the minimum number of such facilities required for factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) 1 facility per 10 workers
b) 1 facility per 15 workers
c) 1 facility per 20 workers
d) 1 facility per 25 workers
Answer: a) 1 facility per 10 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of saws?
a) Section 14
b) Section 19
c) Section 25
d) Section 32
Answer: b) Section 19
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate ventilation. What is an example of adequate ventilation?
a) Windows
b) Exhaust fans
c) Air conditioning
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of hydraulic presses?
a) Section 12
b) Section 17
c) Section 23
d) Section 30
Answer: c) Section 23
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper lighting in all workrooms. What is the minimum illumination level required for different types of workrooms?
a) 10 lux
b) 20 lux
c) 30 lux
d) 40 lux
Answer: b) 20 lux
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of prime movers?
a) Section 11
b) Section 16
c) Section 22
d) Section 29
Answer: b) Section 16
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate drinking water. What is the minimum quantity of drinking water required per worker per day?
a) 1 liter
b) 2 liters
c) 3 liters
d) 4 liters
Answer: c) 3 liters
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of mixing pans?
a) Section 10
b) Section 15
c) Section 21
d) Section 28
Answer: d) Section 28
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for storing and drying wet clothing. What is the minimum number of such facilities required for factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) 1 facility per 10 workers
b) 1 facility per 15 workers
c) 1 facility per 20 workers
d) 1 facility per 25 workers
Answer: b) 1 facility per 15 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of electric generators?
a) Section 9
b) Section 14
c) Section 20
d) Section 27
Answer: a) Section 9
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate first aid facilities. What is an example of adequate first aid facilities?
a) First aid kits
b) Trained first aiders
c) First aid rooms
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of transmission machinery?
a) Section 8
b) Section 13
c) Section 19
d) Section 26
Answer: c) Section 19
The Factory Act, 1948, requires the provision of suitable and sufficient facilities for sitting to workers. What is the minimum number of such facilities required for factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) 1 facility per 10 workers
b) 1 facility per 15 workers
c) 1 facility per 20 workers
d) 1 facility per 25 workers
Answer: a) 1 facility per 10 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of grinding wheels?
a) Section 7
b) Section 12
c) Section 18
d) Section 25
Answer: b) Section 12
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate toilet facilities. What is the minimum number of toilet facilities required for factories employing a specified number of workers?
a) 1 facility per 5 workers
b) 1 facility per 10 workers
c) 1 facility per 15 workers
d) 1 facility per 20 workers
Answer: b) 1 facility per 10 workers
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of machines operated by compressed air?
a) Section 6
b) Section 11
c) Section 17
d) Section 24
Answer: c) Section 17
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of hazardous substances. What is an example of such a hazardous substance?
a) Flammable liquids
b) Toxic chemicals
c) Explosive materials
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of cranes and other lifting machines?
a) Section 5
b) Section 10
c) Section 16
d) Section 23
Answer: c) Section 16
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of fire. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Fire drills
b) Fireproof materials
c) Fire detection systems
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of lifting machines?
a) Section 4
b) Section 9
c) Section 15
d) Section 22
Answer: c) Section 15
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of explosives. What is the minimum distance required between the storage facility and any building in the factory?
a) 15 meters
b) 30 meters
c) 45 meters
d) 60 meters
Answer: c) 45 meters
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of excavators?
a) Section 3
b) Section 8
c) Section 14
d) Section 21
Answer: b) Section 8
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of occupational diseases. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Regular health check-ups
b) Proper ventilation systems
c) Personal protective equipment
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of grinding or polishing wheels?
a) Section 2
b) Section 7
c) Section 13
d) Section 20
Answer: b) Section 7
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of flammable substances. What is an example of such a flammable substance?
a) Gasoline
b) Alcohol
c) Paint thinner
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of machinery used in the construction or repair of buildings?
a) Section 1
b) Section 6
c) Section 12
d) Section 19
Answer: a) Section 1
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of accidents. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Safety training programs
b) Warning signs
c) Guardrails
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of machinery used in the generation, transformation, or transmission of power?
a) Section 2
b) Section 5
c) Section 11
d) Section 18
Answer: c) Section 11
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of corrosive substances. What is an example of such a corrosive substance?
a) Acid
b) Bleach
c) Ammonia
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of presses?
a) Section 3
b) Section 7
c) Section 14
d) Section 21
Answer: c) Section 14
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of occupational hazards. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Ergonomic workstations
b) Safety protocols
c) Noise control measures
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of mill gearing?
a) Section 4
b) Section 9
c) Section 15
d) Section 22
Answer: b) Section 9
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of toxic substances. What is an example of such a toxic substance?
a) Mercury
b) Lead
c) Pesticides
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of different types of machinery?
a) Section 5
b) Section 10
c) Section 16
d) Section 23
Answer: a) Section 5
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of noise pollution. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Soundproof enclosures
b) Ear protection devices
c) Noise reduction techniques
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of elevators and lifts?
a) Section 6
b) Section 11
c) Section 17
d) Section 24
Answer: b) Section 11
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of radioactive substances. What is an example of such a radioactive substance?
a) Uranium
b) Plutonium
c) Radon gas
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of revolving machinery?
a) Section 7
b) Section 12
c) Section 18
d) Section 25
Answer: a) Section 7
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of occupational hazards arising from exposure to harmful substances. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Ventilation systems
b) Personal protective equipment
c) Monitoring devices
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of hoists and lifts?
a) Section 8
b) Section 13
c) Section 19
d) Section 26
Answer: c) Section 19
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of infectious substances. What is an example of such an infectious substance?
a) Bacteria cultures
b) Virus samples
c) Biohazardous waste
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of winding engines?
a) Section 9
b) Section 14
c) Section 20
d) Section 27
Answer: b) Section 14
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of occupational hazards arising from exposure to extreme temperatures. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Thermal insulation
b) Cooling systems
c) Heating systems
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of passenger or goods hoists?
a) Section 10
b) Section 15
c) Section 21
d) Section 28
Answer: c) Section 21
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of carcinogenic substances. What is an example of such a carcinogenic substance?
a) Asbestos
b) Benzene
c) Formaldehyde
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of power presses?
a) Section 11
b) Section 16
c) Section 22
d) Section 29
Answer: a) Section 11
The Factory Act, 1948, prohibits the employment of workers without providing adequate measures for the prevention of occupational hazards arising from exposure to ionizing radiation. What is an example of such adequate measures?
a) Lead shielding
b) Radiation monitoring devices
c) Protective clothing
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of telegraph equipment?
a) Section 12
b) Section 17
c) Section 23
d) Section 30
Answer: c) Section 23
The Factory Act, 1948, requires factories to have proper facilities for the storage of hazardous waste. What is an example of such hazardous waste?
a) Chemical residues
b) Contaminated materials
c) Used batteries
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
Which section of the Factory Act, 1948, deals with the provisions for the fencing of dangerous parts of any other machinery?
a) Section 13
b) Section 18
c) Section 24
d) Section 31
Answer: d) Section 31

                                                                                                                    

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