Which of the following quality certification marks is issued specifically for agricultural commodities in India?
Answer
(B) AGMARK
The correct answer is (B) AGMARK — Distinguish AGMARK from ISI (for industrial goods) and Hallmark (for gold and silver jewellery).
Step-by-step solution
- Recall the specific standardisation logos used in India for different categories of products.
- Identify that AGMARK is the quality certification mark issued by the Directorate of Marketing and Inspection for agricultural products.
- Distinguish AGMARK from ISI (for industrial goods) and Hallmark (for gold and silver jewellery).
Common mistake: Confusing AGMARK with the ISI mark, which is used for industrial consumer goods like electrical appliances.
Concept tested: Standardisation logos for quality assurance
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