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Question
Say true or false:
Hallmark is the certification maintained for standardisation of jewellery.
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Solution
This statement is true.
Explanation:
The government provides hallmark certification to assure consumers of the purity and quality of the gold jewellery they purchase. This standardisation is beneficial to both producers and consumers, as it improves producers’ market image and reassures consumers about quality, reducing the fear of being cheated.
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