The first factory Act restricting the working hours of women and children, and authorizing local governments to make necessary rules was adopted during whose time?

1. The first Factory Act in India was passed in 1881 during the viceroyalty of Lord Ripon. 2. This Act primarily aimed at regulating the working conditions of children, prohibiting the employment of children under 7 years and limiting the working hours for children aged 7-12. It also included provisions for fencing of machinery and authorized local governments to make necessary rules for safety and inspection. While it addressed child labour, specific restrictions for women came later.