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Question

ISO 14001 is:

  1. an international spy network to watch nuclear explosion in any part of the world
  2. a Pakistani network to organise terrorist activities in India
  3. an international certificate issued to industrial units for having established Pollution Control System
  4. a certificate issued by the Government regarding the quality of a product

Answer:

Option C: an international certificate issued to industrial units for having established Pollution Control System

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “an international certificate issued to industrial units for having established Pollution Control System ”.

ISO 14001 is an international standard for environmental management systems (EMS) that helps organizations reduce their environmental impact, comply with legal requirements, and improve their environmental performance. It's the most widely used EMS in the world, with over 360,000 certificates issued globally.