Consider the following statements:1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of In...
In 2010, a certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has been made mandatory for all types of automotive tyres and tubes.
AGMARK is a certification mark employed on agricultural products in India, assuring that they conform to a set of standards approved by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Government of India. The AGMARK is legally enforced in India by the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act of 1937 (and ammended in 1986).
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Consider the following statements:1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of In...
Explanation:
Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)
- The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a mandatory certification mark for certain products sold in India to indicate that they meet the national standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
- Automotive tyres and tubes are among the products for which the Standard Mark of BIS is mandatory. This helps ensure the safety and quality of these products for consumers.
AGMARK
- AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection, an agency of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Government of India.
- It is used to certify the quality of agricultural products like cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fruits, and vegetables.
- The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is not involved in the issuance of AGMARK.
Therefore, statement 1 is correct while statement 2 is incorrect. The correct answer is option 'A'.