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When was the first Factory Act passed in India?

  1. A
    1881
  2. B
    1911
  3. C
    1921
  4. D
    1931

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The first Indian Factory Act was enacted in 1881 during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. This landmark legislation focused primarily on regulating child labor conditions, banning the employment of children below years of age and limiting working hours for children under years.

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When was the first Factory Act passed in India?
A
1881
B
1911
C
1921
D
1931

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