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Q32 (IAS/2017) Economy › Schemes, Inclusion & Social Sector › Quality and safety standards Official Key

Consider the following statements : 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. 2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

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Your answer:  ·  Correct: A
Explanation

The correct answer is option A (1 only).

**Statement 1 is correct:** Since 2009, India has required BIS-ISI certification for automobile tyres.[1] BIS licence for the use or apply Standard Mark is given for products made in a manufacturing premise and meeting all relevant Indian standard requirements.[2] This confirms that the BIS Standard Mark is indeed mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes in India.

**Statement 2 is incorrect:** AGMARK is NOT issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO). AGMARK is actually a quality certification mark issued by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection (DMI), which operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. It is used to certify agricultural products like food grains, honey, ghee, and other commodities in India. FAO is an international organization under the United Nations and does not issue AGMARK certification.

Therefore, only statement 1 is correct, making option A the right answer.

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Q. Consider the following statements : 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes…
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Origin: Mostly Current Affairs Fairness: Low / Borderline fairness Books / CA: 0/10 · 5/10
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Statement 2 is a classic 'Authority Swap' trap solvable via basic NCERTs (Class VII/X). Statement 1 relies on the 'Safety Logic'—items risking human life (tyres, cylinders, cement) always have mandatory BIS certification. You didn't need to memorize the tyre list, just the safety principle.

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Statement 1
Is the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) Standard Mark mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes in India?
Origin: Web / Current Affairs Fairness: CA heavy Web-answerable

Web source
Presence: 5/5
"Since 2009, India has required BIS-ISI certification for automobile tyres."
Why this source?
  • Directly states a legal requirement specific to tyres: India has required BIS-ISI certification for automobile tyres since 2009.
  • Mentions relevant Indian Standards (IS numbers) that apply to different vehicle tyre categories, tying BIS certification to tyres/tubes.
Web source
Presence: 4/5
"The Standards may be certified voluntarily or mandatorily. BIS licence for the use or apply Standard Mark is given for products made in a manufacturing premise and meeting all relevant Indian standard requirements."
Why this source?
  • Explains how BIS licensing and the Standard Mark are applied to products, indicating a regulatory framework for mandatory certification.
  • States that standards may be certified 'voluntarily or mandatorily,' supporting that some products (like tyres per passage 5) fall under mandatory certification.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) > p. 326
Strength: 4/5
“Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standards Body of India established under 'The BIS Act, 2016' and working under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. The new 2016 Act is an amended version of BIS Act, 1986. Functions of BIS include: • Formulation of Standards of various industrial products (grouped in 14 sectors like 1. chemical, food and agriculture, IT, petroleum and related products, transport engineering, etc.) • Product Certification Scheme for ensuring compliance to Indian standards. Presence of BIS standard mark (popularly known as ISI mark) on a product indicates conformity to the relevant Indian standard.”
Why relevant

Explains BIS's role: it formulates standards and runs a Product Certification Scheme; presence of the BIS Standard (ISI) mark indicates conformity to Indian standards.

How to extend

A student could use this to check whether tyres and tubes are listed under BIS's mandatory product certification schedule or only eligible for voluntary certification.

Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science-Class VII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 12: Understanding Markets > Let's see what each of these labels mean: > p. 269
Strength: 4/5
“• Just like FSSAI, there is Indian Standards Institution (ISI) Mark issued by the Bureau of India Standards (BIS). This symbol is generally present on electrical appliances, construction materials, automotive tires, paper, etc. This ensures quality and that the product is safe to use.• Similarly, AGMARK (Ag for agriculture) is the certification mark for agricultural products like vegetables, fruits, cereals, pulses, spices, honey, etc.• Electronics items like TVs, laptops, air conditioners, etc. have BEE STAR rating. BEE stands for Bureau of Energy Efficiency. These ratings are printed on the product package as stars. Higher stars indicate that the appliance uses less energy and electricity.”
Why relevant

States that ISI mark (BIS mark) is generally present on automotive tyres, listing tyres among typical items with that mark.

How to extend

Combine this with knowledge of product-specific mandatory lists (e.g., government notifications) to test if presence is mandatory or common but voluntary.

Indian Economy, Nitin Singhania .(ed 2nd 2021-22) > Chapter 9: Agriculture > 23. Consider the following statements: > p. 361
Strength: 3/5
“• 1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes. • 2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the statements given above is/are correct? • (b) 2 only • (a) 1 only • (c) Both 1 and 2”
Why relevant

Presents the exact claim (as statement 1) in a multiple-choice question, implying the claim is contested and worth verification.

How to extend

Use this to motivate checking authoritative sources (BIS Act/notifications) because appearance in an MCQ suggests the statement may be false or debated.

Environment, Shankar IAS Acedemy .(ed 10th) > Chapter 26: Institutions and Measures > 26.4 ECO MARK > p. 377
Strength: 2/5
“• The government scheme of labeling of environment friendly products to provide accreditation and labeling for household and other consumer products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Bureau of Indian Standards for that product. • The objective is to recognize good environmental performance as well as improvements in performance of the unit.”
Why relevant

Notes that certain labeling schemes recognize products meeting BIS quality requirements, showing BIS standards are used as criteria for other mandatory/voluntary labels.

How to extend

A student could examine whether tyres/tubes are referenced in such labeling schemes or in government lists that make marks compulsory.

Geography of India ,Majid Husain, (McGrawHill 9th ed.) > Chapter 11: Industries > 3. The Singhanias > p. 108
Strength: 2/5
“Among the oldest industrial houses of India, this has business interests in the areas of textile, pharmaceuticals, tyres and tubes, and consumer durables and non-durables.”
Why relevant

Mentions that tyres and tubes are significant industrial products in India, implying regulatory interest and potential for product-specific standards.

How to extend

Combine this industrial context with BIS's mandate to see that tyres are plausible candidates for standardization and thus check if any mandatory orders apply.

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