Q. Consider the following statements:
1.Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) aims to ensure harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking and quality certification of goods.
2.The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a regulatory body that imposes mandatory standards on all countries, industries, and businesses.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
Answer: A
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is correct. The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) aims to ensure the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking, and quality certification of goods. BIS is the National Standard Body of India established under the BIS Act 2016.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The ISO is not a regulatory body and does not impose mandatory standards. It is a non-governmental international organization that develops and publishes voluntary international standards. Organizations and industries choose to adopt ISO standards based on their relevance and benefits.
Source: Forum IAS
