Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Metre Convention
1.The Metre Convention, signed in 1875, led to the creation of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM).
2.India is only an associate state and not a full member of the Metre Convention.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A
Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct: The Metre Convention established the BIPM to ensure global measurement uniformity.

Statement 2 is incorrect: India is a full member of the Metre Convention.

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