Consider the following statements: 1. The Headquarters of the International Organisation for Standardization are located in Rome. 2. ISO 9000 is related to the quality management system and standards. 3. ISO 14000 relates to environmental management system standards. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- C2 and 3Correct
- D1, 2 and 3
Explanation
The correct answer is C because of the following reasons:
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Headquarters of the International Organisation for Standardization ISO are located in Geneva, Switzerland, not Rome.
Statement 2 is correct. The ISO 9000 family consists of standards related to quality management systems, helping organizations ensure they meet the needs of customers and other stakeholders.
Statement 3 is correct. The ISO 14000 family provides practical tools for companies and organizations of all kinds looking to manage their environmental responsibilities.
Since statements 2 and 3 are correct and statement 1 is false, option C is the right choice.
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