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GS Paper IUPSC Prelims 2017
Constitution & Amendments
Question No. 299Interactive Test Mode
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Q299. With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements: 1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry. 2. 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?

With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements:

  1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
  2. 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?
Select the correct option below (or cross out options to eliminate)
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Official UPSC Answer KeyUPSC Prelims 2017 • Polity

Correct Answer: Option (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Statement 1 is correct: The Quality Council of India (QCI) was established in 1997 as an autonomous non-profit body jointly by the Government of India and key industry bodies (ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI). Statement 2 is correct: The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister of India based on recommendations submitted by the industry to the Government.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2017 (Q299)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicPolity → Constitution & Amendments
Official Answer KeyOption (C) — Both 1 and 2

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2017 Q299

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2017 GS Paper I Question 299 (Polity)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2017 Polity (Constitution & Amendments) question is Option (C): "Both 1 and 2". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2017 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Polity" and micro-topic "Constitution & Amendments". You can explore all repeated questions from Constitution & Amendments in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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