Under the Factories Act 1948, the maximum number of hours an adult worker can be employed in a factory during any week is:
- A 40 hours
- B 44 hours
- C 48 hours ✓
- D 56 hours
Correct answer: C. 48 hours
Explanation
Section 51 of the Factories Act 1948 stipulates that no adult worker shall be required or allowed to work in a factory for more than 48 hours in any week. The daily limit is 9 hours. Overtime work beyond these limits is governed by Section 59 and is paid at twice the ordinary rate of wages.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 26th ed.
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