Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2017 · Polity and Constitution · Question 64

With reference to the '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

Both 1 and 2

Statement 1: Correct. QCI was set up in 1997 as a joint initiative of the Government of India and Indian industry (ASSOCHAM, CII, FICCI).
Statement 2: Correct. The Chairperson of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of industry to the Government.

Therefore, both statements are correct.

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