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Under which Governor-General was the first Factory Act of 1881 passed to improve labour conditions in India?

1. Lord Ripon
2. Lord Lytton
3. Lord Mayo
4. Lord Dufferin

Correct answer: Lord Ripon

Solution

The first Factory Act was passed in 1881 during the tenure of Lord Ripon. It aimed to improve labour conditions, especially for child workers.

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