First Indian Factories Act (1881) — UPSC Prelims PYQ 2007
The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?
- Lord Lytton
- Lord Bentinck
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Canning
Explanation
Option (c) is correct
- The Indian Factories Act, 1881, the first factory legislation in British India, was enacted under Lord Ripon’s viceroyalty.
Answer: (c) Lord Ripon
