Quality Council of India Establishment and Governance
Question
With reference to 'Quality Council of India (QCI)', consider the following statements:
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- 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.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are correct. Statement 1 is accurate: the Quality Council of India was established in 1997 as a joint initiative between the Government of India and Indian Industry (represented by various industry bodies and confederations), reflecting a public-private partnership model for quality assurance. Statement 2 is also correct: the Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister based on recommendations received from the industry, ensuring that the institution maintains strong industry participation and relevance. QCI serves as the apex body for quality and standards in India. > Key Insight: QCI exemplifies India's institutional model of quality governance through government-industry collaboration, with industry voice in leadership selection ensuring stakeholder buy-in. Answer: (c).
Question details
Year
2017
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q39
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Quality assurance institutions and governance
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
Current Affairs / Quality Council of India
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