Factories Act 1948 quiz: what the OSH Code 2020 changed (13 questions)
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From the Factories Act, 1948 to the OSH Code, 2020 in 13 questions: repeal and savings, the new definition of factory, leave, overtime, weekly limits, welfare thresholds and contract labour. Free quiz with instant feedback and a short explanation citing the rule for every answer. Based on Indian law (Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, in force since 21 November 2025, which repealed the Factories Act, 1948) and Government of India releases. Practice material written by Quizhat: these are not the questions of any official test, course or assessment, and Quizhat is not affiliated with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, DGFASLI, any State labour department or any training provider. Sources: Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020 (Act No. 37 of 2020), ss. 2(1)(w), 24, 26, 27, 32 and 143; PIB, Government makes the four Labour Codes effective (21 November 2025); PIB, Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 (22 November 2025).
What happened to the Factories Act, 1948 when the OSH Code came into force?
It was renamed the Factories Code and kept as it was
It now applies to mines only
It was repealed and replaced by the Code
It became a separate law in each State
Question 2 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Which law on construction workers was also repealed by the OSH Code?
The BOCW Act, 1996
The Motor Vehicles Act, 1988
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986
The Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Question 3 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Do rules made under the repealed Acts, such as State factory rules, still apply?
No, they all lapsed on 21 November 2025 with the Acts
Only in factories with hazardous processes
Only until the end of December 2025
Yes, where not contrary to the Code, until repealed
Question 4 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Under the Code, premises using power become a «factory» from how many workers?
10
20
50
100
Question 5 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Under the Code, premises working without power become a «factory» from how many workers?
40
20
60
100
Question 6 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
A State law in force before the Code set a different number of workers for a factory. Which applies?
The Code's number, in every case
The State's number, until its legislature amends it
Whichever of the two numbers is higher, in every State
The number chosen by the occupier
Question 7 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
How many days must a worker work in a calendar year to earn annual leave with wages?
240
120
300
180
Question 8 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
At what rate does an adult worker earn annual leave?
One day for every 10 days of work
One day for every 30 days of work
One day for every 20 days of work
One day for every 60 days of work
Question 9 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
How is overtime paid under the Code?
At the ordinary rate, if agreed
At twice the ordinary rate, with consent
At one and a half times the ordinary rate of wages
With time off only, never in money
Question 10 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
On how many days in one week may a worker be allowed to work?
No more than five
Seven, with a bonus
No more than six
Any number he agrees to
Question 11 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
From how many workers must an establishment provide a canteen?
100 or more, contract labour included
50 or more, permanent staff only
250 or more, permanent staff only
500 or more, contract labour included
Question 12 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
Which establishments may be required to provide a crèche under the Code?
Those with more than 30 women
Those with more than 100 workers
Those with more than 500 workers
Those with more than 50 workers
Question 13 · Single choice · 60s · 1 pt
From how many workers is a welfare officer to be appointed in a factory, mine or plantation?
50 or more
250 or more
100 or more
1,000 or more
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