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RRB NTPC - 2019
General Knowledge

Which of the following facts about BIS is INCORRECT?

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The correct answer is
BIS was established in the year 2010.

Analyzing BIS Facts

The question asks to identify the incorrect statement among the given facts about the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Fact Verification

  • BIS Headquarters: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is headquartered in New Delhi. This statement is correct.
  • BIS Full Form: BIS stands for the Bureau of Indian Standards. This statement is correct.
  • BIS Establishment Year: The statement claims BIS was established in 2010. This is incorrect. The Bureau of Indian Standards Act was passed in 1986, and BIS came into existence on April 1, 1987.
  • BIS Regional Offices: BIS operates five regional offices in addition to its headquarters. This statement is correct.

Conclusion

The incorrect fact about BIS is that it was established in the year 2010. The correct establishment year is 1987.

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