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Correct Answer: Option (C) — 2 and 3
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Standard Reference VerifiedStatement 1 is incorrect: The ISO headquarters are located in Geneva, Switzerland. Statement 2 is correct: ISO 9000 is a set of standards that helps organizations ensure they meet quality management requirements. Statement 3 is correct: ISO 14000 family sets out the criteria for an environmental management system.
Geneva is the seat for many international standard-setting bodies like ISO, ITU, and WHO, eliminating statement 1.
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