Question

State whether the following are True or False:
(a) A quotation letter seeks information about the availability of products with the seller.
(b) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) collects and collates data on contamination of water.
(c) Laid off employees cannot be reappointed in the same firm even when its business conditions improve.
(d) Trade blocks such as increase in tariffs restrict globalisation of industries.

Hint:

In business letters, always remember the sequence: Inquiry (Buyer asks) $\rightarrow$ Quotation (Seller answers) $\rightarrow$ Order (Buyer buys).

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Concept: 
These statements cover various domains including business correspondence, regulatory bodies, labor laws, and international trade.
 
Step 2: Detailed Explanation: 
(a) False: An *Inquiry Letter* seeks information about availability and prices. A *Quotation Letter* is the seller's reply providing those specific prices and terms. 
(b) False: FSSAI is responsible for food safety standards. Data on water contamination is typically handled by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) or Ministry of Jal Shakti. 
(c) False: Lay-off is a temporary inability of the employer to provide work. Legally, laid-off employees must be given preference for re-employment when the business situation improves. 
(d) True: Trade barriers like high tariffs (taxes on imports) make international trade expensive, thereby slowing down the process of globalization and economic integration. 

Step 3: Final Answer: 
(a) False 
(b) False 
(c) False 
(d) True