Under the Factories Act 1948, it is compulsory for a factory to provide a canteen for its workers if it employs more than:
- A 100 workers
- B 150 workers
- C 250 workers ✓
- D 500 workers
Correct answer: C. 250 workers
Explanation
Section 46 of the Factories Act 1948 makes a canteen compulsory where more than 250 workers are ordinarily employed. The other statutory welfare thresholds are distinct numbers that serve as distractors: washing facilities and lockers above 150 workers, an ambulance room above 500 workers, and a welfare officer above 500 workers. A canteen below this strength may be provided voluntarily but is not mandated.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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