With reference to the '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?

1. A

   1 only

   (a) 1 only. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and Indian industry, but the PM-appointment-on-industry-recommendation statement is also treated as correct. 1 only is incomplete.

2. B

   2 only

   (b) 2 only. Chair appointment is not the only true statement. Not the key.

3. C

   Both 1 and 2

   (c) Both 1 and 2. Quality Council of India is a public–industry autonomous body; its Chairperson is appointed by the Prime Minister on industry’s recommendation to the Government. This is the official key.

4. D

   Neither 1 nor 2

   (d) Neither 1 nor 2. Both statements match QCI’s constitution. Not the key.

Summary. Official key is (c) both 1 and 2. QCI was established in 1997 as a joint initiative of the Government of India and the three industry associations (ASSOCHAM, CII, FICCI) to create an accreditation structure. The Chairperson is appointed by the Prime Minister from names recommended by industry to the Government. NABT, NABH, NABL and similar boards sit under QCI. Both statements stand.