Consider the following statements: (2017) 1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade 2. M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labor movement in British India. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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Correct answer: 2 only. Statement 1 is incorrect: The Factory Act of 1881, passed during Lord Ripon’s tenure, aimed to improve working conditions in factories using mechanical power and employing at least 100 workers. It prohibited the employment of children under 7, limited children aged 7-12 to 9-hour workdays, and required dangerous machinery to be properly fenced. However, it did not address the formation of trade unions. Statement 2 is correct: Narayan Meghaji Lokhande (1848– 1897) is regarded as the father of the trade union movement in India. He worked to improve the conditions of textile mill workers and took courageous stands on caste and communal issues. He played a key role in reducing daily working hours from 16 to 10 hours in mills.

Consider the following statements: (2017)1. The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade2. M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labor movement in British India.Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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