Question

Three of the following are the functions of the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). Find the odd one out.
1. Laboratory services for testing
2. marketing of consumer products
3. standards formulation
4. product certification

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : marketing of consumer products

The correct answer is the marketing of consumer products.

• Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the National Standard Body of India.
• BIS is responsible for the harmonious development of the activities of standardization, marking, and quality certification of goods and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. 
• The activities of BIS can be broadly grouped under the following heads:
  • Standards formulation
  • International activities
  • Product Certification
  • Hallmarking
  • Laboratory services
  • Training services - National Institute of Training for Standardisation
  • Consumer Affairs and Publicity

• The Bureau of Indian Standards is working under the aegis of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India.
• It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 which came into effect on 23^rd December 1986.
• BIS has its Headquarters in New Delhi.