Question 98 from UPSC CSE 2017 - Current
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Question

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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Correct Option: A. 1 only

Strategy: Analyze statement 1 by verifying the mandatory nature of BIS certification for specific products. Analyze statement 2 by identifying the correct issuing authority for AGMARK. Conclude based on the validity of each statement.

Key Info: **Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)**
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the national standards body of India, operating under the BIS Act, 2016. It establishes quality standards and issues Standard Marks (ISI/BIS) to certify product compliance. For safety-critical items like automotive tyres and tubes, BIS marking is mandatory by government notification, ensuring product safety and reliability. Non-compliance can result in legal penalties.

**AGMARK**
AGMARK is a certification mark for agricultural products in India, ensuring quality as per standards from the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), under the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. The name derives from 'Agricultural Marketing.' It is not issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) or any international body. AGMARK applies to commodities like pulses, cereals, and vegetable oils, providing quality assurance for consumers.

**Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)**
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is a United Nations agency that leads international efforts to defeat hunger and improve agriculture. It does not issue Indian domestic certification marks like AGMARK.

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Option B: 2 only

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Option C: Both 1 and 2

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Option D: Neither 1 nor 2

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

Consider the following statements:

The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.

AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?