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The first Factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time

The first Factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?

(a)

Lord Lytton

(b)

Lord Bentinck

(c)

Lord Ripon

(d)

Lord Canning

Answer:

(c)

Explanation

The first Factory Act was introduced during Lord Ripon’s tenure in 1881.