Which new category of workers was introduced by the Child Labour Amendment Act, 2016?
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Correct answer: Adolescents between 14 and 18 years
The amendment introduced the category of 'Adolescents', defined as those aged between 14 and 18 years. It prohibits the employment of adolescents in specific hazardous occupations and processes listed in the Act.
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