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?
✓ Correct answer: c) Both 1 and 2
ExplanationStatement 1 is correct: QCI was established jointly by the Government of India and Indian industry associations— ASSOCHAM, CII, and FICCI—to set up a national accreditation structure and drive the National Quality Campaign.Statement 2 is correct: The Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister, based on recommendations from the industry to the government.The Council governing QCI consists of 38 members, equally representing the government, industry, and other stakeholders.The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, serves as the nodal ministry for QCI.300
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