UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2017

With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the industry to the Government. Which of the above statements is/are correct?

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer

Correct Answer

1 only

Explanation

QCI was indeed established jointly by the Government of India (DPIIT) and Indian industry associations (statement 1 correct). However, the QCI Chairman is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of the apex industry associations directly (not routed formally as stated), making the exact framing in statement 2 incorrect per the accepted key.

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