The Indian Factory Act of 1881 restricted the working hours of children below the age of? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Indian Factory Act of 1881 restricted the working hours of children below the age of?
A. 9 years
B. 7 years
C. 14 years
D. 12 years
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The first Factory Act in India, passed in 1881, prohibited the employment of children under the age of 7 and provided for a maximum working day of 9 hours for children.

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