Question 1

Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 defines the term "Child"?

Accepted Answer

C

Question 2

As per the act, Day means a period of 24 hours beginning at ___

Accepted Answer

In legal and formal contexts, a day is typically defined as a 24-hour period starting at midnight. This definition is commonly used in various laws, regulations, and formal agreements to ensure clarity and consistency in the measurement of time.

Question 3

Identify Section 2(v) of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

Accepted Answer

Section 2(v) of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 defines "family" in the context of the Act.

Question 4

As per section 2(viii) "prescribed" means prescribed by rules made under Section ___

Accepted Answer

Section 2(viii) defines "prescribed" as prescribed by rules made under Section 18.

Question 5

As per the Act, Week means a period of 7 days beginning at midnight on ___

Accepted Answer

The answer of As per the Act, Week means a...

Question 6

As per the act, a child should not be permitted to work between ___ & ___.

Accepted Answer

According to various child labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) in the United States and similar regulations in other countries, children are generally not permitted to work during night hours to ensure their safety and well-being. The specific hours mentioned in option B, 7 pm to 8 am, align with common legal restrictions intended to prevent child labor during late night and early morning hours, ensuring children have adequate time for rest, education, and personal development.

Question 7

Identify Section 8 of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify Section 8 of The Child Labour...

Question 8

The day specified in notice as a weekly holiday for a child shall not be altered by the occupier more than once in ___.

Accepted Answer

The day specified in notice as a weekly holiday for a child shall not be altered by the occupier more than once in three months, ensuring stability in the child's weekly rest periods.

Question 9

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?

Accepted Answer

The answer of The "Notice to Inspector", as mentioned in...

Question 10

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.

Accepted Answer

The case should be initially referred to the prescribed medical authority if there is any question regarding the age of a child permitted to work in an establishment. This is because medical authorities are equipped to accurately determine the age through various medical assessments.

Question 11

Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 demands for display of notice containing abstract of Sections 3 and 14.

Accepted Answer

Section 12 of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 requires the display of a notice containing an abstract of Sections 3 and 14 in a conspicuous place in every establishment or workshop.

Question 12

Which Section of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 details about "Penalties"?

Accepted Answer

Section 14 of The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, details the penalties for employing any child in contravention of the provisions of the Act.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of Anybody who contravenes the provisions of Section...

Question 14

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 ______.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is A because the minimum fine is Rs. 10,000 and the maximum fine is Rs. 20,000.

Question 15

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 ___.

Accepted Answer

The correct punishment for a repeat offense under Section 3 of the act is imprisonment for a term not less than 6 months, which may extend up to 2 years.

Question 16

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 ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of If an occupier fails to maintain appropriate...

Question 17

Identify Section 16 of the act.

Accepted Answer

Section 16 of the act deals with the procedure relating to offences.

Question 18

Which Section of the Act details out the provisions related to Health and Safety under the Act?

Accepted Answer

Section 13 of the Act outlines the provisions related to Health and Safety, focusing on the responsibilities and requirements to ensure a safe working environment.

Question 19

Identify Section 15 of the Act.

Accepted Answer

Section 15 of the Act typically refers to the modified application of certain laws in relation to penalties, adjusting how existing laws apply to specific penalties within the context of the Act.

Question 20

Identify the Section ("Certain other provisions of law not barred") of the Act.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the Section ("Certain other provisions of...

Quiz 2: The Child Labour Prohibition and Regulation Act, 1986