LCI 248th Report Part 12

 

165. What is the primary purpose of the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933?

a) To regulate child education

b) To prohibit the pledging of child labour

c) To provide accommodation for government officials

d) To regulate railway taxation

Answer: b) To prohibit the pledging of child labour

166. What undermines the purpose of the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933?

a) Its conflict with the Indian Constitution

b) The proviso to the definition of 'agreement' allowing child labour for reasonable wages

c) Its outdated penalties

d) Its application to princely states

Answer: b) The proviso to the definition of 'agreement' allowing child labour for reasonable wages

167. What is the penalty structure under the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933?

a) Imprisonment for one year

b) Paltry fines with no imprisonment

c) Heavy fines and imprisonment

d) Community service

Answer: b) Paltry fines with no imprisonment

168. Which report recommended the repeal of the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933?

a) 96th Law Commission Report

b) Second Indian National Labour Commission Report, 2002

c) PC Jain Commission Report

d) 211th Law Commission Report

Answer: b) Second Indian National Labour Commission Report, 2002

169. Why is the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933 in conflict with modern laws?

a) It violates Article 19 of the Constitution

b) It is not aligned with the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

c) It pertains to non-existent princely states

d) It restricts railway taxation

Answer: b) It is not aligned with the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

170. What proposed amendments in 2014 make the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933 obsolete?

a) Amendments to the Railways Act, 1989

b) Amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

c) Amendments to the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

d) Amendments to the Indian Succession Act

Answer: b) Amendments to the Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

171. Under which category does the Children (Pledging of Labour) Act, 1933 fall?

a) Land Laws

b) Labour Laws

c) Taxes, Tolls and Cess Laws

d) Administration of Justice

Answer: b) Labour Laws

172. What was the purpose of the Railways (Local Authorities' Taxation) Act, 1941?

a) To regulate child labour

b) To declare the extent of railway property taxation by local authorities

c) To administer princely state properties

d) To provide accommodation for government officials

Answer: b) To declare the extent of railway property taxation by local authorities

173. Which modern legislation has subsumed the purpose of the Railways (Local Authorities' Taxation) Act, 1941?

a) Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986

b) Railways Act, 1989

c) Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

d) Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969

Answer: b) Railways Act, 1989

174. What precaution is advised before repealing the Railways (Local Authorities' Taxation) Act, 1941?

a) Consultation with relevant states

b) Insertion of a suitable savings provision

c) Approval from the Law Commission

d) Consultation with tribal communities

Answer: b) Insertion of a suitable savings provision

175. Under which category does the Railways (Local Authorities' Taxation) Act, 1941 fall?

a) Labour Laws

b) Taxes, Tolls and Cess Laws

c) Land Laws

d) Administration of Justice

Answer: b) Taxes, Tolls and Cess Laws

176. Why is the Railways (Local Authorities' Taxation) Act, 1941 recommended for repeal?

a) It conflicts with the Indian Constitution

b) Its purpose is covered by the Railways Act, 1989

c) It pertains to non-existent princely states

d) It uses outdated language

Answer: b) Its purpose is covered by the Railways Act, 1989