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Consider the following statements:

  1. 1.The Standard Mark of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
  2. 2.AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: A. 1 only

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) mandates its Standard Mark (ISI mark) for automotive tyres and tubes to ensure quality and safety. AGMARK, on the other hand, is a certification mark used in India for agricultural products, indicating conformity with standards set by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations.

Source: UPSC gs1 2017

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