Consider the following statements about First Factory Act 1881 1 It was introduced during the tenure...........

Modern Indian History 1857-1885

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Consider the following statements about First Factory Act (1881):

1.It was introduced during the tenure of Lord Lytton to improve the service condition of the factory workers in India.

2.The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of seven in factories.

3.It reduced the working hours for women also.

Which of the statements given above are incorrect?

1 and 2

2and 3

1 and 3

1,2 and 3

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Explanation:

Correct answer is C.

Explanation:
1.Lord Ripon introduced the Factory Act of 1881 to improve the service conditions of the workers in the factories.
2.The Act banned the appointment of children below the age of 7 years in factories.
3.It reduced the working hours for children. It made compulsory for all dangerous machines in the factories to be properly fenced to ensure security to the workers.
4.The factory Act 1881 focused on children while the Factory Act 1891 focused on the working condition of women.