Q41. Which industry in India has the highest number of forced child labourers?
a) Textile industry
b) Agricultural industry
c) Mining industry
d) Fireworks industry
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Correct Answer: b) Agricultural industry
Explanation: The agricultural industry has the highest number of forced child labourers in India, although other industries such as the garment sector are also known to employ child workers.
Q42. What is the punishment for employing a child in any occupation or process where employment of children is prohibited under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986?
a) Imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year
b) Fine ranging from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.20,000/-
c) Both a) and b)
d) Community service
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Correct Answer: c) Both a) and b)
Explanation: Any person who employs a child in any occupation or process where employment of children is prohibited under the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986, is liable for punishment with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine ranging from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.20,000/-0.
Q43. What is the age limit for voluntary recruitment into India’s Armed Forces?
a) 16 years
b) 18 years
c) 21 years
d) There is no specific age limit mentioned
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Correct Answer: a) 16 years
Explanation: While sources report that the minimum age for voluntary recruitment into India’s Armed Forces is age 16, research could not pinpoint where this criterion resides in Indian law or regulation.
Q44. Which Act in India mandates that 25% of seats in every private school must be allocated for children from disadvantaged groups?
a) The Factories Act, 1948
b) The Mines Act, 1952
c) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
d) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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Correct Answer: d) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
Explanation: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 mandates that 25% of seats in every private school must be allocated for children from disadvantaged groups.
Q45. What is the age definition of a “Child” under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986?
a) Anyone below the age of 14 years
b) Anyone below the age of 16 years
c) Anyone below the age of 18 years
d) Anyone below the age of 21 years
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Correct Answer: a) Anyone below the age of 14 years
Explanation: Under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986, a “Child” is defined as any person below the age of 14 years.
Q46. Which sector in India employs about 40 million workers directly and is known for child labour issues?
a) Agricultural sector
b) Garment sector
c) Mining sector
d) Fireworks sector
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Correct Answer: b) Garment sector
Explanation: India’s garment sector employs about 40 million workers directly and is known for child labour issues, particularly in the informal supply chains.
Q47. What is the comprehensive age limit for hazardous work prohibited for children under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act?
a) Below 14 years
b) Below 16 years
c) Below 18 years
d) No specific age limit
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Correct Answer: c) Below 18 years
Explanation: The types of hazardous work prohibited for children under the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act are comprehensive, especially for those under age 18.
Q48. What is the penalty for employing child labour in hazardous occupations and processes as per the Child Labour (Prohibition & Regulation) Act, 1986?
a) Imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years
b) Fine ranging from Rs.20,000/- to Rs.50,000/-
c) Both a) and b)
d) Community service and a fine
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Correct Answer: c) Both a) and b)
Explanation: Employing child labour in hazardous occupations and processes can lead to imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with a fine ranging from Rs.10,000/- to Rs.20,000/-.
Q49. Which Act prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory?
a) The Factories Act, 1948
b) The Mines Act, 1952
c) The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986
d) The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
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Correct Answer: a) The Factories Act, 1948
Explanation: The Factories Act, 1948 prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory.
Q50. What is the role of the State Government Labor Inspectorates in the enforcement of child labour laws?
a) Conduct labour inspections and enforce child labour laws
b) Provide education and vocational training
c) Allocate funds for child welfare programs
d) Develop policies for child labour prevention
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Correct Answer: a) Conduct labour inspections and enforce child labour laws
Explanation: State Government Labor Inspectorates conduct labour inspections, including inspections for child labour, and enforce child labour laws, including assessing penalties for violations found during inspections.