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Which of the following is true under Factories Act of 1976?

A
Children aged less than 14 years are prohibited from any employment
B
Adolescents aged from 15-18 years can work between 7 pm and 6 am
C
Women and children can be employed in all type of works
D
Adolescents of 16 years need not be duly ceified as fit for work by ceifying surgeon
High-Yield Explanation
The factory Act, 1948 NO child <14 years age shall be required or allowed to work in any factory A child >14 years age or an adolescent (15-18 years age) shall allowed to work in any factory if they get a ceificate of fitness from a surgeon No child shall be employed to work in any factory for >4 1/2 hours in any day and during night. No female child shall be allowed to work in any factory except between 8AM to 7PM. No female/male adolescent shall be allowed to work except between 6 AM to 7PM Women and children cannot be employed in dangerous works Ref: Park 25th edition Pgno: 852

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