Multiple choice

Which one of the following is not an 'Industry'?

  1. Forest Department of State

  2. Indian Red Cross Society

  3. Federation at Indian Chamber Commerce & Industries

  4. Khadi and Village Industries Board

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, 'industry' is defined very broadly to include any systematic activity carried on by cooperation between employers and employees for the production of goods or services. The Forest Department (a government department) and Khadi and Village Industries Board fall under this definition. However, the Indian Red Cross Society is a charitable humanitarian organization, not an 'industry' under labor law. The answer key correctly identifies it as not being an industry, though there's a minor typo in option B ('Federation at' should likely be 'Federation of').