UPSC Prelims 2005 Q74: Science & Technology – Science & Technology Institutions
Consider the following statements :
1. The Headquarters of the International Organization for Standardization are located in Rome
2. ISO 9000 relates to the quality management system and standards.
3. ISO 14000 relates to environmental management system standards.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- (a) 1 and 2
- (b) 3 only
- (c) 2 and 3
- (d) None
Answer: (c) 2 and 3
Explanation
ISO and its standards
| Statement | Verdict |
|---|---|
| 1. ISO headquarters in Rome | False: ISO is headquartered in Geneva |
| 2. ISO 9000: quality management | True |
| 3. ISO 14000: environmental management | True |
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. The International Organization for Standardization is headquartered in Geneva, ISO 9000 deals with quality management and ISO 14000 with environmental management.
Answer: (c) 2 and 3.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Statement 1 is false.
- (b) Incorrect. Statement 2 is also correct.
- (c) CORRECT. Statements 2 and 3 are correct.
- (d) Incorrect. Statements 2 and 3 are true.
Key point
ISO 9000: quality; ISO 14000: environment; ISO 27001: information security. HQ Geneva.
Remember
ISO is headquartered in Geneva.
Common mistakes
- Placing the HQ in Rome (FAO's seat).
- Mixing up the ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 series.
- Confusing ISO with the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Exam tip
ISO sits in Geneva while the FAO sits in Rome.
Sources
- International Organization for Standardization — About ISO (Geneva, Switzerland)
- International Organization for Standardization — ISO 9000 family (quality management) and ISO 14000 family (environmental management)