Child Labour Prohibition Act (1986)—
Child Labour Prohibition Act (1986)—
Options:
(a) Prohibits all types of child labour up to 14 years
(b) Prohibits child labour in risk-taking works only
(c) Prohibits child labour during school hours only
(d) Prohibits child labour by imposing responsibility on employers
✅ Correct Option: (b)
Explanation:
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 prohibits the employment of children in hazardous and risk-taking occupations and processes. It does not impose a complete ban on all forms of child labour but specifically targets dangerous work that harms physical and mental development. The Act aims to protect children from exploitation and hazardous environments. It also regulates working conditions in non-hazardous sectors. Later amendments strengthened provisions, but the original Act focused on hazardous occupations. Hence, option (b) is correct.
10 PPSC-Oriented Facts:
- Child labour harms development.
- Act was passed in 1986.
- Hazardous work is prohibited.
- Education is child’s right.
- Child protection laws exist globally.
- Labour laws safeguard children.
- Exploitation affects health.
- Legal measures ensure safety.
- Amendments strengthened the Act.
- Child welfare is state responsibility.