Q. Which among the following was/ were the objectives of the First Factory Act which was passed in 1881?
1. It was enacted to improve the condition of the labour of factories
2. Children of age group 9 to 12 were not allowed working more than 9 hours a day
3. Inspectors were appointed to check safety measures
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
Answer: 1, 2 & 3
Notes: The First Factory Act was passed in 1881 during the viceroyship of Lord Ripon. It was enacted to improve the condition of the labour of factories. As per the act, children of the age group 9 to 12 were not allowed to work more than 9 hours a day. Inspectors were appointed to check safety measures.