UPSC Prelims 2017·GS1·polity-and-governance·governance

With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government. Which of the above statements 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 Quality Council of India (QCI) was established in 1997 as an autonomous body, a joint initiative of the Government of India and the Indian industry (represented by three premier industry associations: ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI). Its purpose is to establish and operate a national accreditation structure and promote quality through national accreditation of conformity assessment bodies. Statement 2 is incorrect. The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister of India, but it is typically based on recommendations from the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, not specifically on the recommendations of the industry to the Government.
polity-and-governance: With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up jointly by the
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