Under the Factories Act 1948 (as amended), the maximum permissible hours of work per week for an adult worker are:

• A 48 hours per week ✓
• B 40 hours per week
• C 54 hours per week
• D 60 hours per week

Explanation

The Factories Act 1948, Section 51, specifies that no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than 48 hours in any week (Section 54 — daily hours not exceeding 9 hours). Overtime is permitted up to 60 hours in any week and 240 hours in a quarter. These provisions ensure worker health and prevent fatigue-related industrial accidents. The ESI Act provides health insurance coverage for workers earning below a specified wage threshold in covered factories.

Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.

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