BIS Standards MCQs

Which Indian Standard governs the assaying of gold in bullion and jewellery?

• IS 1417

• IS 1418

• IS 3095

• IS 2790

Under BIS hallmarking, what does “22K 916” signify?

• 22 carat gold, 91.6% purity

• 22 mm thickness, 9.16 g weight

• 22 karat alloy, 9.16% purity

• 22 karat, 916 parts per million of impurity

Which standard covers hallmarking of silver jewellery / artefacts in India?

• IS 2112

• IS 1417

• IS 1418

• IS 2790

Which of these is not part of the BIS hallmark (for gold)?

• Carat mark

• HUID (Hallmark Unique ID)

• Assaying centre identification

• Colour of metal

Which technical committee activity is central in BIS standard formulation?

• Drafting proposed standard

• Public comments & review

• Balloting & final approval

• All of the above

The Standard Mark license under BIS relates to which of the following?

• Using the ISI mark or BIS mark on a certified product

• Building construction permits

• Import license

• Trademark registration

Which Indian Standard gives guidelines for gold solders used in jewellery?

• IS 3095

• IS 1417

• IS 1418

• IS 2790

In BIS hallmarking, which identification is unique to each hallmarked piece?

• Jeweller’s stamp

• Assaying centre code

• HUID (Hallmark Unique ID)

• Manufacturing date

Which BIS standard deals with “Grades of Gold and Gold Alloys — jewellery / artefacts”?

• IS 1417

• IS 1418

• IS 3095

• IS 2790

Which of the following is part of the “conformity assessment” process?

• Testing

• Inspection

• Certification

• All of the above