Manju was shopping in a grocery store. She picked up a product and started searching for the FPO mark on the package. What was the product in her hand?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Pickle jar
Option (1) Pickle jar — Correct. The FPO mark is used on food products, such as fruit and vegetable products like pickles, jams and squashes. Consumers should buy only standard goods: the ISI mark on electrical goods, the FPO mark on food products and the Hallmark on jewellery. A pickle jar is the only food product among the options.
Option (2) Shirt — Incorrect. A shirt is not a food product. So it has no FPO mark.
Option (3) Bulb — Incorrect. A bulb is an electrical good. Manju would look for the ISI mark on it.
Option (4) Gold necklace — Incorrect. Jewellery carries the Hallmark.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Consumer Responsibilities … 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.” |