Q. With reference to Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) consider the following statements:
1.It was established under the provision of Article 344 of the Constitution of India.
2.The Department of Science and Technology is the nodal Ministry to implement CSTT.
3.Its mandate is to evolve technical terminology in all Indian language.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 and 3 are correct. CSTT was established under clause (4) of Article 344 of the Constitution of India. Its mandate is to evolve technical terminology in all Indian language.

Statement 2 is incorrect. The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education is the nodal agency for implementing CSTT.

Source: ForumIAS

 

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