Consider the following statements : The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions. N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

Modern History : Socio-Religious Reform Movements In 19th-Century India

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UPSC CSE Prelims 2017

Consider the following statements :

The Factories Act, 1881 was passed with a view to fix the wages of industrial workers and to allow the workers to form trade unions.
N.M. Lokhande was a pioneer in organizing the labour movement in British India.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option (B)

Statement 2 is correct. Narayan Meghaji Lokhande is recognized as a pioneering figure in organizing the labour movement in British India. He actively campaigned for improved working conditions and the rights of industrial workers.

Incorrect Options:

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Factories Act of 1881 did not aim to fix the wages of industrial workers or facilitate the formation of trade unions. Its primary objective was to regulate the working conditions of child labourers. Key provisions included limiting working hours for children, prohibiting employment of children below a specified age, and mandating rest intervals during workdays. The Act did not address adult labour, wages, or unionization.