Sugandha has to buy a diamond studded gold ring for her fiance Harmeet. Which quality mark she should check?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → BIS Hallmark
Option (1) ISI mark — Incorrect. The ISI mark is looked for on electrical goods, not on jewellery.
Option (2) BIS Hallmark — Correct. The Hallmark (BIS Hallmark) is the quality mark to look for on jewellery. So Sugandha should check it on the gold ring.
Option (3) RIS Hallmark — Incorrect. There is no quality mark of this name. The mark for jewellery is the BIS Hallmark.
Option (4) BIS Gold mark — Incorrect. There is no quality mark of this name. The mark for jewellery is the BIS Hallmark.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Consumer Responsibilities … (ii) Buy only standardised goods as they provide quality assurance. Thus, look for ISI mark on electrical goods, FPO mark on food products, Hallmark on jewelry, etc.” |