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?
A
1 only
Correct answer
B
2 only
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandates its certification mark for products impacting public safety, including automotive tyres and tubes, under various Quality Control Orders. Statement 2 is incorrect because AGMARK is a domestic certification mark issued by India's Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare), not the international Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). The core concept being tested is the identification of regulatory bodies and mandatory quality certification standards for consumer goods in India.
Quality Certification MarksBIS Standard Mark & AGMARKBureau of Indian Standards (BIS)Standard Markautomotive tyres and tubesAGMARKquality certificationFood and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)