The correct answer is A. The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986.
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to prohibit the employment of children in hazardous occupations and processes and to regulate the conditions of work of children in non-hazardous occupations and processes. The Act came into force on 1 April 1987.
The Act prohibits the employment of children below the age of 14 years in any factory or other hazardous activity. It also prohibits the employment of children below the age of 18 years in any other occupation or process that is likely to be hazardous or to interfere with their education or health.
The Act provides for the establishment of Child Labour Technical Advisory Committees at the Central and State levels to advise the government on matters relating to the implementation of the Act. It also provides for the appointment of Inspectors to enforce the provisions of the Act.
The Act has been amended several times since it was enacted. The most recent amendment was made in 2016. The amendment has made the Act more stringent and has increased the penalties for violations.
The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act 1986 is an important law that protects the rights of children. It is a key instrument in the fight against child labour.
The other options are not correct because they do not deal with the employment of children. The Unlawful Activities Act 1967 is an Act to provide for the prevention and control of unlawful activities of individuals and associations. The Legal Services Authorities Act 1987 is an Act to provide free and accessible legal services to the weaker sections of the society. The Prevention of Atrocities Act, 1989 is an Act to prevent the commission of atrocities against the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes.