A worker has completed 260 days of work in a calendar year in a factory. Under Section 79 of the Factories Act 1948, he earns leave with wages at the rate of:

• A 1 day for every 15 days worked
• B 1 day for every 20 days worked ✓
• C 1 day for every 22 days worked
• D 1 day for every 30 days worked

Explanation

For an adult worker, annual leave with wages accrues at 1 day for every 20 days worked, provided at least 240 days have been worked in the calendar year. This worker qualifies since 260 days exceed the threshold. The 1 day per 15 days rate applies only to child workers, which makes option A the most attractive distractor but factually incorrect for an adult.

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

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