Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Consumer Protection

Question:

The quality mark "ISI" has been provided under which of the following Act?

Options:

The Trade Marks Act, 1999

The Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976

The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937

The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986

Correct Answer:

The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 4- The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.

The quality mark "ISI" has been provided under The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.

The Bureau of Indian Standards has been set up under the Act. The Bureau has two major activities- formulation of quality standards for goods and their certification through the BIS certification scheme. Manufacturers are permitted to use the ISI mark on their products only after ensuring that the goods conform to the prescribed quality standards. The Bureau has also setup a grievance cell where consumers can make a complaint about the quality of products carrying the ISI mark.