UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 43
With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements :
- QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
- 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 ?
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Correct answer: C
Correct Option: C
Explanation: QCI was formed as a public–industry partnership to strengthen accreditation and quality standards. In the 2017 framework, the Prime Minister appointed its chairperson on an industry recommendation.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - The Government of India and Indian industry jointly initiated the Quality Council of India.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - The chairperson selection arrangement included industry recommendations and appointment by the Prime Minister.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 2.
B: Incorrect - omits correct statement/item 1.
C: Correct - includes all and only the true statements/items.
D: Incorrect - omits correct statement/items 1, 2.
Review Note: Appointment/governance rules should be read as at the date of the 2017 question.