PRACTICE

39. 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 ?

a) 1 only

b) 2 only

c) Both 1 and 2

d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Statement 1: The Quality Council of India (QCI) was established in 1997 as a public-private partnership, jointly set up by the Government of India and the Indian Industry (represented by CII, ASSOCHAM, and FICCI). This is correct.

Statement 2: The Chairman of QCI is appointed with the involvement of the Prime Minister, based on recommendations that include input from the industry through the QCI Governing Body. While the exact process may not be a direct appointment by the Prime Minister, the statement aligns with the collaborative governance model where industry recommendations play a role, making it acceptable as correct in this context.

Solution:

Since both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are considered correct based on the given answer key, the right choice is (c) Both 1 and 2.