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?

Option (c) is correct because the Quality Council of India (QCI) was established in 1997 as a public-private partnership between the Government of India and the three premier industry associations (ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI), and its Chairman is indeed appointed by the Prime Minister based on industry recommendations. Options (a) and (b) are common pitfalls for candidates who may incorrectly assume the body is purely governmental or that the Chairman is appointed through standard civil service procedures. The core concept tested is the unique organizational structure and governance of autonomous bodies that facilitate national accreditation and quality standards.