History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET November 2017 History
In which year was a Workmen's Compensation Act passed?
A1911
B1919
C1923 ✓ Correct
D1934
Correct answer: (C) 1923 — The Act was passed in 1923, so the answer is 1923.
Explanation
★The Act was passed in 1923, so the answer is 1923.
★The Workmen's Compensation Act was passed on 5 March 1923.
★It was an Act to provide for the payment of compensation by certain employers to their workmen.
★This compensation was for injury caused by accident.
★It was an early step in labour welfare law in India.
★So the Workmen's Compensation Act was passed in 1923.
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