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    Question

    Which of the following provisions is used to address the

    offence of child labour under Indian law?
    A The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D The Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986 specifically addresses the issue of child labour in India. It: • Prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in hazardous occupations. • Regulates the conditions under which children can work in non-hazardous industries. Additionally, India has ratified International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions on child labour, and the law was amended in 2016 to further strengthen provisions and introduce stricter penalties. • The Child Marriage Restraint Act, 1929 deals with the prevention of child marriages, not child labour. • The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 addresses the sexual exploitation of children. • The Juvenile Justice Act, 2015 focuses on the care and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law.

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