UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·economy·economic sectors and development

Consider the following statements: 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. 2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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  1. A1 onlyCorrect
  2. B2 only
  3. CBoth 1 and 2
  4. DNeither 1 nor 2

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) standard mark is indeed mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes in India as per the Tyres (Quality Control) Order. This ensures that these products meet specific safety and quality standards. Statement 2 is incorrect. AGMARK is a quality certification mark for agricultural products in India. It is issued by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, which falls under the Department of Agriculture, Cooperation & Farmers Welfare, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It is not issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), which is a United Nations agency.
economy: Consider the following statements: 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive

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