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When was the first effective factory law was passed for the textile factories? 

  1. 1933

  2. 1836

  3. 1842

  4. 1853


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Factory Act of 1833, passed after Sadler had left Parliament, restricted the working day in textile mills to 12 hours for persons aged 13 through 17, and 8 hours for those aged 9 through 12. Sadler's health was fatally impaired by his strenuous work with the committee.The Factory Act of 1833, passed after Sadler had left Parliament, restricted the working day in textile mills to 12 hours for persons aged 13 through 17, and 8 hours for those aged 9 through 12. Sadler's health was fatally impaired by his strenuous work with the committee. Hence, Option A is correct. Among the rest, none of the dates correspond to the bill being passed, hence, incorrect.

Where did Isambard kingdom Brunel complete his education?

  1. Russia

  2. France

  3. America

  4. Japan


Correct Option: B

When was the world's first passenger railway opened?

  1. 1830

  2. 1835

  3. 1840

  4. 1845


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Liverpool and Manchester Railway, which opened in 1830, was the first modern railroad. It was a public carrier of both passengers and freight. By 1870 Britain had about 13,500 miles (21,700 km) of railroad. Hence, Option A is correct.