Question

Name any two agencies which have been set up by the government to standardise the products.

Answer 1

1. RTI: Right to Information; it allows any Indian person to request information from a public authority.
2. COPRA: Consumer Protection Act, consumers have a variety of rights under COPRA, including the right to be protected in the marketing of goods and services and the right to be informed about products.

Answer 2

Two agencies set up by the government to standardise products are the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and Agmark:

1. BIS is responsible for industrial and consumer goods, certifying products that meet specified standards with the ISI mark.
2. Agmark is used for agricultural products such as honey, ghee, and spices, ensuring their quality under the Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marketing) Act.