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Q1:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

The consumer needs to be protected because:

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 1

Q2:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Which of the folowing is not included in 'Ways and means of Consumer Protection'?

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 2

Q3:

2026: 6 June Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

When the Commission is satisfied about defect in goods, or deficiency in services or any unfair trade practice or claim for compensation under product liability, it can issue an order to seller/manufacturer:

(A) To remove the defect in goods or deficiency in service.

(B) To replace the defective product with a new one, free from any defect.

(C) To pay punitive damages in appropriate circumstances.

(D) To refund the price paid for the product, or the charges paid for the service.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 6 June Shift 1 BST question 3

Q4:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Which of the following is not a point of the role of consumer organisations and NGOs?

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

Ms Rekha availed beauty services from a reputed beauty parlor in the city. After one day, she started getting rashes on her skin. On scrutiny, it was discovered that expired products were used in her package of beauty services. Out of the under-mentioned remedies, identify which can not be ordered by District Commission:

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Option 1,3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 5

Q6:

2026: 31 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

The following combination constitutes the consumer responsibilities

A. Assert yourself to ensure that you get a fair deal.

B. Be honest in your dealings.

C. Buy only standardized goods as they provide quality assurance.

D. Respect the environment. Avoid waste, littering and contributing to pollution.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 31 May Shift 1 BST question 6

Q7:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Identify, the relief available to a consumer: 'Where District or State or National Commission is satisfied about defect in goods, or deficiency in services or any unfair trade practice or claim for compensation under product liability, issues an order':

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 2 BST question 7

Q8:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Subhash filed a case with National Commission, and he is not satisfied by the order of National Commission. He can appeal against such order to:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 2 BST question 8

Q9:

2026: 29 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

The complaint before the appropriate consumer forum can't be filed by:

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 29 May Shift 2 BST question 9

Q10:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

"Jago Grahak Jago" is a multimedia awareness campaign undertaken by:

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Q11:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

If the redressal agencies are satisfied about defect in goods or deficiency in services or any unfair trade practice or claim for compensation for product liability action, it can not issue an order:

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Q12:

2026: 29 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Which of the following is not a Right of a Consumer?

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Q13:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Consumer Grievance

Mrs. Maggie sent a jacket to a Clear and Clean Dry cleaners pvt. ltd. (A well reputed brand Name) in January 2022. The jacket was purchased at a price of Rs. 45,000. She had previously sent the jacket for dry cleaning by Shine Dry Cleaners and the jacket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her jacket had white discoloration marks when she collected the jacket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Mrs. Maggie received a letter confirming that discolouration indeed appeared after the jacket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner and its Public Relation Manager multiple times and requested for compensation for discoloured jacket but to no avail. Upon Consumer court's intervention, Shine Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 25,000 to Mrs. Maggie for the discoloured jacket. Later, the Public relations department of the company issued a clarification regarding the above case.

Which consumer responsibility is fulfilled by Mrs. Maggie?

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Q14:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

Consumer Grievance

Mrs. Maggie sent a jacket to a Clear and Clean Dry cleaners pvt. ltd. (A well reputed brand Name) in January 2022. The jacket was purchased at a price of Rs. 45,000. She had previously sent the jacket for dry cleaning by Shine Dry Cleaners and the jacket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her jacket had white discoloration marks when she collected the jacket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Mrs. Maggie received a letter confirming that discolouration indeed appeared after the jacket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner and its Public Relation Manager multiple times and requested for compensation for discoloured jacket but to no avail. Upon Consumer court's intervention, Shine Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 25,000 to Mrs. Maggie for the discoloured jacket. Later, the Public relations department of the company issued a clarification regarding the above case.

Which right was exercised by Mrs. Maggie at the first instance?

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Q15:

2026: 24 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Consumer Grievance

Mrs. Maggie sent a jacket to a Clear and Clean Dry cleaners pvt. ltd. (A well reputed brand Name) in January 2022. The jacket was purchased at a price of Rs. 45,000. She had previously sent the jacket for dry cleaning by Shine Dry Cleaners and the jacket was cleaned well. However, she noticed that her jacket had white discoloration marks when she collected the jacket this time. On informing the dry cleaner, Mrs. Maggie received a letter confirming that discolouration indeed appeared after the jacket was dry-cleaned. She contacted the dry cleaner and its Public Relation Manager multiple times and requested for compensation for discoloured jacket but to no avail. Upon Consumer court's intervention, Shine Dry Cleaners agreed to compensate Rs. 25,000 to Mrs. Maggie for the discoloured jacket. Later, the Public relations department of the company issued a clarification regarding the above case.

Which right helped Mrs. Maggie to avail the compensation?

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Q16:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

Identify the correct importance of Consumer protection from consumers' point of view

A. Moral Justification

B. Government Intervention

C. Unorganised Consumers

D. Social Responsibility

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q17:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

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

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Q18:

2026: 23 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Identify the consumer right from this statement.

"The consumer has a right to acquire knowledge and to be a well informed consumer throughout life"

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Q19:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

LIST-I
Organisations/ Commissions for consumer protection
LIST-II
Role/Jurisdiction
A. National CommissionI. Plays an important role in educating consumers about their rights and providing protection for them.
B. District CommissionII. It has a jurisdiction to entertain complaints where value of goods and services paid as consideration exceeds rupees fifty lakh but does not exceed two crore.
C. State CommissionIII. It has territorial jurisdiction over the whole country.
D. Consumer OrganisationIV. It has a jurisdiction to entertain complaints where value of goods or services paid as consideration does not exceed fifty lakh rupees.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q20:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

Consumer organisations and NGOs perform several functions for the protection and promotion of interest of consumers. Which among the following is not a function of NGOs?

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Q21:

2026: 23 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Identify, "Replacement of product, removal of defect, compensation paid to consumer" are associated with which right of Consumer Protection Act 2019?

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Q22:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

The reasons for protecting consumers from the point of view of business are:

A. Business uses society's resources

B. Moral justification

C. Government intervention

D. Social responsibility

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q23:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

"The consumer has the freedom to access a variety of products at competitive prices. This implies that the marketers should offer a wide variety of products in terms of quality, brand, prices, size, etc. and allow the consumer to make a choice from amongst these". The right of a consumer being explained in the statement is:

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Q24:

2026: 21 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

The mark which the consumers should check while purchasing a tetra pack of pure desi ghee is:

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Q25:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

"Form consumer societies which would play an active part in educating consumers and safeguarding their interests" is a :

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Q26:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

Points of importance of consumer protection from a business point of view include:

(A) Consumer justification

(B) Government intervention

(C) Social responsibility

(D) Business uses society's resources

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q27:

2026: 21 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

Match List-I with List-II

List-I (Consumer Rights)List-II (Explanation)
(A) Right to seek redressal(I) Right to file a complaint in case of dissatisfaction with a good or service.
(B) Right to be heard(II) Right to get relief in case the product or service falls short of his expectations.
(C) Right to be informed(III) Right to get complete details about the product
(D) Right to consumer education(IV) Right to acquire knowledge throughout life.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q28:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

A consumer should keep in mind the following responsibilities while purchasing, using and consuming goods and services. Which of the following is true about consumer responsibilities.

(A) Learn about the risks associated with products and services, follow manufacturer's instructions and use the products safely.

(B) File a complaint in an appropriate consumer forum in case of a shortcoming in the quality of goods purchased or services availed. Do not fail to take an action even when the amount involved is small.

(C) Respect the environment. Avoid waste, littering and contributing to pollution.

(D) Publishing periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer problems, legal reporting, reliefs available and other matters of interest.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Q29:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards authority of India) has made a proposal for hotels and other food outlets to declare the kind of oil/fat used in cooking each of the food items on their menus. The Consumer Right being reinforced by this proposal is ________.

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Q30:

2026: 20 May Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Mrs. Mathur sent her servant to the Chemist for purchasing medicine which she found was expired. On approaching the chemist, he accepted that medicine has expired.

Which right has been exercised by Mrs. Mathur?

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Option 1,3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2026: 20 May Shift 1 BST question 30