Step 1: Concept
In India, various products are subject to standardization and certification marks. These marks ensure that the quality of the product meets certain specified standards set by regulatory bodies.
Step 2: Meaning
ECO Mark: Indicates that a product is environmentally friendly.
AGMARK: Quality mark for agricultural commodities like spices.
ISI: Indian Standards Institute, certifies products based on national and international standards.
Hall Mark: Marks gold jewelry to ensure purity.
Step 3: Analysis
Let's analyze each option in the context of the given marks:
A) ECO Mark-Building Materials, AGMARK-Spices, ISI-Soaps, Hall Mark-Gold
- This is incorrect because ISI does not certify soaps; it certifies a wide range of products based on national and international standards.
B) ECO Mark-Building Materials, AGMARK-IV, ISI-I, Hall Mark-II
- This option incorrectly matches AGMARK with gold and ISI with building materials. Also, Hall Mark is correctly matched with gold but AGMARK should be II not IV.
C) ECO Mark-III, AGMARK-II, ISI-I, Hall Mark-IV
- This option incorrectly matches ECO Mark with III (it should be I for Building Materials). AGMARK and ISI are correctly matched, but the order is wrong. Hall Mark is correctly matched with gold.
D) ECO Mark-IV, AGMARK-II, ISI-I, Hall Mark-III
- This option correctly matches all marks: ECO Mark for Building Materials (IV), AGMARK for Spices (II), ISI for Soaps (I), and Hall Mark for Gold (III).
Step 4: Conclusion
The correct matching of the standardization marks is as follows:
ECO Mark: Building Materials
AGMARK: Spices
ISI: Soaps
Hall Mark: Gold
Final Answer: (D)