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With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements :
1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.
2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
3. The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?

(a)

1 and 3

(b)

2 and 4

(c)

3 and 4

(d)

1 and 4

Correct Answer

(d)

Explanation

Statements 2 and 3 are wrong: It is a Statutory body under Ministry of Commerce with Head Office at Kolkata. So A, B and D are eliminated. Therefore by elimination the answer is D.

Microtheme: Certification/Promotional Bodies —
6 questions asked in Prelims in the past.

  1. [2026] Which of the following is/are the most significant implication(s) of obtaining Oeko-Tex certification for Eri Silk in the global textile industry?
    1. It allows Indian exporters to compete in high-end markets that prioritise chemical-free products.
    2. It confirms that Eri Silk meets international safety, environmental, and quality standards, enabling its entry into premium eco-conscious markets.

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) Both 1 and 2
    • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
  2. [2022] With reference to the “Tea Board” in India, consider the following statements :
    1. The Tea Board is a statutory body.
    2. It is a regulatory body attached to the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.
    3. The Tea Board’s Head Office is situated in Bengaluru.
    4. The Board has overseas offices at Dubai and Moscow.
    Which of the statements given above are correct ?

    • (a) 1 and 3
    • (b) 2 and 4
    • (c) 3 and 4
    • (d) 1 and 4
    Correct Answer: (D) 1 and 4
  3. [2017] Consider the following statements:
    1. The Standard Mark of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is mandatory for automotive tyres and tubes.
    2. AGMARK is a quality Certification Mark issued by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO).
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) Both 1 and 2
    • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Correct Answer: (A) 1 only
  4. [2017] With reference to `Quality Council of India (QCI)’, consider the following
    statements:
    1. QCI was set up jointly by the Government of India and the Indian Industry.
    2. Chairman of QCI is appointed by the Prime Minister on the recommendations of the
    industry to the Government.
    Which of the above statements is/are correct?

    • (a) 1 only
    • (b) 2 only
    • (c) Both 1 and 2
    • (d) Neither 1 nor 2
    Correct Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
  5. [2016] On which of the following can you find the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Star Label?
    1. Ceiling fans
    2. Electric geysers
    3. Tubular fluorescent lamps
    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    • (a) 1 and 2 only
    • (b) 3 only
    • (c) 2 and 3 only
    • (d) 1, 2 and 3
    Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
  6. [2008] Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
    List-I (Board) and List-II (Headquarters):
    A. Coffee Board – 1. Bangalore
    B. Rubber Board – 2. Guntur
    C. Tea Board – 3. Kottayam
    D. Tobacco Board – 4. Kolkata.

    • (a) 2-4-3-1
    • (b) 1-3-4-2
    • (c) 2-3-4-1
    • (d) 1-4-3-2
    Correct Answer: (B) 1-3-4-2