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 ?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2 ✓ UPSC's answer
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Why the answer is (c)
• The Quality Council of India (1997) was set up as an autonomous non-profit body jointly by the Government of India (DIPP as nodal) and the three industry associations — ASSOCHAM, CII and FICCI (statement 1).
• Its Chairman is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendation of industry to the Government (statement 2).
• QCI runs accreditation boards such as NABL and NABH and operates the National Quality Campaign.
• Hence both 1 and 2, option (c).
Why the other options are wrong
- (a) 1 only
- Statement 2 is also correct: the PM appoints the Chairman on industry's recommendation.
- (b) 2 only
- Statement 1 is also correct: QCI is a joint Government–industry body.
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
- Both statements are correct.
Asked in the GS Paper I of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017, held on 18 June 2017. Question and answer key: Union Public Service Commission. Explanation: UPSC Answer Check.