Question

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is the new name given to the-

• A. Indian Statistical Institution (ISI)
• B. Indo Swiss Institution (ISI)
• C. Indian Standards Institution (ISI)
• D. Indian Export Standards Institution (IESI)

Hint:

Remember: ISI → BIS in 1986. ISI mark continues as the standard quality symbol.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Background.
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is India’s national standards body.
It was established under the BIS Act, 1986, replacing the Indian Standards Institution (ISI).
Step 2: Function of BIS.
BIS formulates standards, certifies products, and promotes quality assurance across industries.
The ISI mark still exists as a certification mark under BIS.
Step 3: Checking options.
- (1) Indian Statistical Institution: Wrong, unrelated to BIS.
- (2) Indo Swiss Institution: Wrong, no such institution.
- (3) Indian Standards Institution: Correct, BIS replaced ISI.
- (4) Indian Export Standards Institution: Wrong, no such body.
Step 4: Conclusion.
Therefore, BIS is the new name given to the Indian Standards Institution (ISI).