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UPSC 2006: What is the Universal Product Code (UPC) adopted for?
(a)Fire safety code in buildings
(b)Earthquake-resistant buildings code
(c)Bar code
(d)Against adulteration eatables
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The Universal Product Code (UPC) is a 12-digit barcode symbology used worldwide for identifying and tracking trade items at points of sale; thus it refers specifically to the bar-code printed on products. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Product_Code?utm_source=openai))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2006, GS Paper 1, as Question 85. It falls under Science & Technology > Computer & Information Technology.
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