Q57.
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?
Answer
A
Explanation
In 2010, a certification from the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) was made mandatory for all types of automotive tyres and tubes. Statement 1 is correct. 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 — not issued by FAO. Statement 2 is not correct.