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?

1. Lord Lytton
2. Lord Bentinck
3. Lord Ripon
4. 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