Labour And Social Welfare - Practice Test

[#656] According to the Factories Act, 1948, what is the minimum age to work in a factory?

(A) 14

(B) 13

(C) 12

(D) 15

Correct Answer

(D) 15

[#657] Which category of workers is least susceptible to lead poisoning?

(A) Ship building

(B) Catering

(C) Pottery glazing

(D) IT industry

Correct Answer

(B) Catering

[#658] What percentage of the world population has an adequate social security coverage?

(A) 18

(B) 20

(C) 22

(D) 24

Correct Answer

(B) 20

[#659] A proposal is pending pertaining to amending the present Factories Act, 1948. Which amongst the following has not been included in the proposed amendment?

(A) Changes in the present definition of factory by increasing the number of workers from ten with the aid of power and twenty without the aid of power to twenty and forty respectively

(B) Incorporation of new clause under Section 35 (A) pertaining to provisions of personal protective equipment for workers

(C) Provision for preparation of emergency plan and disaster control measures

(D) Changes in the provisions of the act relating to appointment of welfare officer

Correct Answer

(D) Changes in the provisions of the act relating to appointment of welfare officer

[#660] According to Factories Act, 1948, how many hours should an adult worker be required or allowed to work in any week?

(A) 24 hours

(B) 36 hours

(C) 48 hours

(D) 72 hours

Correct Answer

(C) 48 hours

Labour And Social Welfare - Study Mode

[#656] According to the Factories Act, 1948, what is the minimum age to work in a factory?

Correct Answer

[#657] Which category of workers is least susceptible to lead poisoning?

Correct Answer

[#658] What percentage of the world population has an adequate social security coverage?

Correct Answer

[#659] A proposal is pending pertaining to amending the present Factories Act, 1948. Which amongst the following has not been included in the proposed amendment?

Correct Answer

[#660] According to Factories Act, 1948, how many hours should an adult worker be required or allowed to work in any week?

Correct Answer