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ISO, which develops and publishes international standards, derives its name from the Greek word 'isos', meaning _____.

  1. strong
  2. equal
  3. global
  4. standard

Answer: equal

ISO comes from the Greek 'isos' meaning 'equal'. This ensures the acronym remains consistent across languages. ISO develops voluntary international standards for products, services, and systems to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

Topic International Organization for Standardization
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC, Banking
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