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A production house wishes to cast 10-year-old Aarav as an actor in a television serial. Which statement is correct under Section 3 of the Act?

It is allowed, but only as artist work under Section 3(2)(b), subject to prescribed conditions and safety measures, and it must not affect the child's school education. The exception covers television serials, films and advertisements, but excludes the circus.

  1. AIt is absolutely prohibited, as no exception exists for children
  2. BIt is allowed as artist work in audio-visual entertainment, subject to prescribed conditions and safety measures, provided it does not affect his school educationCorrect
  3. CIt is allowed without any conditions because acting is a hobby
  4. DIt is allowed only if the serial is circus-based

Explanation

Section 3(2)(b) permits a child to work as an artist in audio-visual entertainment, including advertisements, films and television serials, subject to prescribed conditions and safety measures. The proviso says such work must not affect school education. Circus is specifically excluded, and the exception is not free of conditions.

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