Question 1

Which Section of the Factories Act 1948 defines the term "occupier" of a factory as a person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory

Accepted Answer

Section 2(n) of the Factories Act, 1948 defines the term "occupier" of a factory as a person who has ultimate control over the affairs of the factory.

Question 2

Which Section of the Factories Act 1948 deals with the conditions that exempt the occupier or manager from liability in certain cases?

Accepted Answer

Section 101 of the Factories Act, 1948, deals with the conditions under which the occupier or manager of a factory may be exempt from liability in certain cases. This section outlines specific circumstances where, despite the occurrence of an event that might typically incur liability, the occupier or manager can be considered not liable due to the presence of conditions that exempt them.

Question 3

As per Section 101 of Factories Act 1948, what are the conditions that exempt the occupier or manager from liability in certain defenses which are punishable under this Act?

Accepted Answer

The conditions that exempt the occupier or manager from liability include both using due diligence to enforce the execution of the Factories Act 1948 and the offence being committed without their knowledge, consent, or connivance.

Question 4

As per Section-3 of Factories Act 1948, who has the power to make rules for references to time for a day in any area where Indian Standard Time is not ordinarily observed?

Accepted Answer

The state government has the power to make rules for references to time for a day in any area where Indian Standard Time is not ordinarily observed, as per Section-3 of the Factories Act 1948.

Question 5

Which Section of the Factories Act 1948 empower State Government to declare different departments to be separate factories or two or more factories to be a single factory

Accepted Answer

Section 4 of the Factories Act, 1948, empowers the State Government to declare different departments to be separate factories or two or more factories to be a single factory.

Question 6

As per Section 5 of Factories Act 1948, who has the power to exempt any factory or class or description of factories from all or any of the provisions of this Act, for such period and subject to such conditions as it may think fit

Accepted Answer

The State Government has the power to exempt any factory or class or description of factories from all or any of the provisions of the Factories Act, 1948, as per Section 5 of the Act.

Question 7

Which authorities carry out the administration of the factories Act, 1948 under the supervision of the State Government?
(i) Inspecting staff
(ii) Certifying Surgeons
(iii) Labour Officers
(iv) Safety Officers

Accepted Answer

The administration of the Factories Act, 1948, under the supervision of the State Government, is carried out by the inspecting staff, certifying surgeons, and safety officers. Inspecting staff ensure compliance with the Act, certifying surgeons conduct health examinations, and safety officers are responsible for promoting the health and safety of the workers.

Question 8

As per Factories Act 1948, who shall be an Inspector for his district

Accepted Answer

The District Magistrate is the Inspector for his district as per the Factories Act 1948.

Question 9

Piece-rate workers are considered workers as per the definition of 'Worker' in the Factories Act, 1948. This statement is

Accepted Answer

The Factories Act, 1948, defines a 'worker' as any person employed directly or through any agency, including a contractor, in any manufacturing process or in cleaning any part of the machinery or premises used for a manufacturing process, or in any other kind of work incidental to or connected with the manufacturing process, or the subject of the manufacturing process. This definition is broad and includes piece-rate workers, as it does not specify the mode of payment or employment terms, focusing instead on the nature of the work performed.

Question 10

What is the minimum number of workers required in a factory for the mandatory appointment of a Safety Officer

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 5: Factory Act 1948