At what minimum number of employees does the Factories Act 1948 require a factory to appoint a welfare officer?
- A 250 workers
- B 500 workers ✓
- C 1000 workers
- D 2000 workers
Correct answer: B. 500 workers
Explanation
Section 49 of the Factories Act mandates a welfare officer in every factory employing 500 or more workers. The commonly confused figures are 250 for a canteen, 500 for both a welfare officer and an ambulance room, and 1000 for a safety officer. Option C describes the safety officer threshold, and option A describes the canteen threshold, which are the two most tempting distractors in this family of questions.
Reference: The Factories Act 1948, Section 49 ed.
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