Provisions of Child labor law - Indian polity and Governance
Q. Consider the following statements about child labor law
1. It prohibits employment of children below 14 years in all occupations and processes including family business as well.
2. Punishment has been increased for those employing children below the age of 14 years in violation of the law. They would face imprisonment of up to three years and a fine of up to Rs 50,000 for each offense under the new law.
3. A new definition of adolescent has also been introduced in the Act and employment of adolescents (14-16 years of age) has been prohibited in hazardous occupations and processes.
Which of the above statements are not true? - Published on 11 Jul 15a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
