The Factory Act of 1891 in India was enacted to

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Q: 90 (NDA-II/2014)
The Factory Act of 1891 in India was enacted to

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History

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NDA-II

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The Factory Act of 1891 in India was enacted with the purpose of providing a level playing field for English manufacturers.

Option 1: Improve the condition of labour in India - This option is not correct as the primary goal of the Factory Act of 1891 was not to improve the condition of labor but to benefit English manufacturers.

Option 2: Ensure greater governmental control over industry in India - This option is not correct as the aim of the Factory Act of 1891 was not to increase governmental control over industry but to create a fair competition environment for English manufacturers.

Option 3: Provide a level playing field for English manufacturers - This is the correct option. The Factory Act of 1891 aimed to ensure fair competition for English manufacturers by implementing regulations and standards in factories.

Option 4: Enable greater political control over Indian industry - This option is not correct as the Factory Act of 1891 did not have a goal of granting greater political control over Indian industry.

In summary, the Factory Act of 1891 in India was enacted to provide a level playing field for English manufacturers by introducing regulations and standards in factories.