Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1956
A standard unit of measurement refers to the unit adopted conventionally to measure a particular quantity. There are two major systems of the standard measuring unit are:
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The Metric System: This internationally recognized system of measurement uses meter, litre, and gram to measure length, capacity, and weight respectively.
- The metric system in weights and measures was adopted by the Indian Parliament in December 1956 with the Standards of Weights and Measures Act, which took effect beginning 1 October 1958.
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The Indian Coinage Act was passed in 1955 by the Government of India to introduce decimal coinage in the country.
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The British or Imperial System: This traditional system of measurement uses foot, pound, second to measure length, mass and time respectively.
Hence, the metric system in weights and measures was adopted by the Indian Parliament in December 1956.
