Business Studies

Consumer Protection

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According to the importance of consumer protection from consumers' point of view, what is "Widespread Exploitation of Consumers"?

Consumers might be exploited by unscrupulous, exploitative and unfair trade practices like defective and unsafe products, adulteration, false and misleading advertising, hoarding, black-marketing, etc

A business engaging in any form of exploitative trade practices would invite government intervention or action

Consumers need to be organised in the form of consumer organisations which would take care of their interests

There is widespread ignorance of consumers about their rights and reliefs available to them, it becomes necessary to educate them about the same so as to achieve consumer awareness

✅ Correct Option: 1

Widespread exploitation of consumers refers to consumers being exploited by unscrupulous and unfair trade practices such as defective and unsafe products, adulteration, false and misleading advertising, hoarding and black-marketing. Option 1 states exactly this; the other options describe government intervention, unorganised consumers and consumer ignorance.

2025: 22 May Shift 1

Which of the following responsibility has been fulfilled by Sushma in the aforesaid case?

2026: 11 May Shift 1

_____________ is not a relief available to a consumer.

2025: 15 May Shift 2

Due to the carelessness of surgeon, Harish passed away within a week’s time after his spine surgery. Who cannot file a case in this case?

2025: 14 May Shift 2

Which of the following are the role of NGOs and consumer organizations for the protection of consumers?

(A) Carrying out testing of consumer products

(B) Taking initiatives in filing cases in consumer courts for individuals only

(D) Publishing periodicals to impart knowledge about consumer problems and relief available.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

2025: 22 May Shift 1

Analyse the statements given below and identify which of the following is not the role of Consumer Organisations and NGOs?

2025: 21 May Shift 1

What action did Ananya first take against the store?

According to the importance of consumer protection from consumers' point of view, what is "Widespread Exploitation of Consumers"?

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