This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Hospital waste and disaster management, Occupational health, Subject name: Social & Preventive Medicine
The maximum hours of work per week prescribed under the Factories Act is - 
Select and explain. 
A. 42, B. 48, C. 54, D. 60
B: 48
Answer: B: 48 
Explanation: As per factories Act, a maximum of 48 hours per week, not exceeding 9 hours per day. (REF. PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICAL 21ST EDITION. PAGE NO - 756)