Lakshmi works in a coal mine covered by the Mines Act 1952. Which of…

The correct answer is Option (4) → The maximum hours a worker can be made to work in a week

Option (1) The yearly bonus a mine worker must get from company profits — Incorrect. A yearly share of company profits is not part of what the Act lays down. It covers working hours, overtime and safety.

Option (2) The minimum daily wage that a mine worker must be paid — Incorrect. The Act does not fix a daily wage rate. It deals with how long a person may be made to work, pay for extra hours and safety rules.

Option (3) The pension a mine worker must receive after retiring from service — Incorrect. Retirement benefits such as a pension are not among the points the Act specifies. Its rules concern the working week and safety at the mine.

Option (4) The maximum hours a worker can be made to work in a week — Correct. The Mines Act 1952 specifies the maximum number of hours a person can be made to work in a week. It also requires overtime pay for extra hours and lays down safety rules.