Q. Which Factory Act limited the working hours to 11 for women and 7 for children below the age of 14?
(a) Factories Act of 1881
(b) Factories Act of 1891
(c) Factories Act of 1911
(d) Factories Act of 1922
Ans: (b) Factories Act of 1891
Explanation: The correct answer is (b) Factories Act of 1891.
The Factories Act of 1891 in India limited the working hours for women to 11 hours per day and for children below the age of 14 to 7 hours per day. This act aimed to regulate and improve working conditions in factories, particularly with regards to the welfare and protection of women and children.
Therefore, the correct option is (b) Factories Act of 1891.
