Here is Question No. 39 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2017
Q39. With reference to ‘The Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following statements:
- QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the India 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?
a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
The correct answer is Both 1 and 2.
- The Quality Council of India (QCI)
- It was established jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry, represented by three premier industry associations, namely the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), to establish and operate a national accreditation structure and to promote quality through the National Quality Campaign. Hence, statement 1 is correct.
- QCI is a non-profit organisation with its own Memorandum of Association.
- QCI is governed by a Council of 38 members, which includes the Chairman and Secretary-General.
- The Council is comprised of an equal number of representatives from government, industry, and other stakeholders.
- The Prime Minister appoints the Chairman of QCI based on the industry’s recommendation to the government. Hence, statement 2 is correct.
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry’s Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is the nodal ministry for QCI.
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