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Q1:

2022: 28 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

Consider the following Facts about Consumer Protection Act :

(A) Getting relief against unfair trade practices by a consumer is called right to be heard

(B) A seller is not a King in a free market economy

(C) 'Caveat emptor' means 'Let the buyer beware'

(D) Right of Consumer for being well informed throughout life, is called right to be informed

(E) Freedom to consumer for accessing variety of Products is right to be assured.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 28 May Shift 2 BST question 1

Q2:

2022: 28 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

Which of the following statements are correct ?

(A) The Consumer Protection Act seeks to protect and promote the consumers interest.

(B) Consumer Protection Act was laid down in the year 1947.

(C) It is the moral duty of any business to take care of consumers interests.

(D) A business has social responsibilities towards various interest groups.

(E) Government of India has enacted several regulations designed to provide adequate protection to consumers.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 28 May Shift 2 BST question 2

Q3:

2022: 28 May Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Who can file a complaint before the appropriate consumer forum ?

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 28 May Shift 2 BST question 3

Q4:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

According to the Consumer Protection Act 2019, identify who among the following cannot file a complaint.

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Option 4
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 4

Q5:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Mohini went to a shopkeeper to buy hair oil. The shopkeeper forced her to buy a particular brand of oil out of various brands available with him. Which right of Mohini has been violated?

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Option 2
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Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 5

Q7:

2022: 6 Oct Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Hard

Match list I with list II

LIST ILIST II
A. It seeks to protect and promote the interest of consumersI. The Standards of Weight and Measures Act, 1976
B. It aims to check adulteration of food articlesII. The Trade Mark Act, 1999
C. It provides protection against under weight and under measure of productsIII. The Consumer Protection Act 2019
D. It provides protection against fraudulent marks on productsIV. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act,1954

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

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Option 3
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 6 Oct Shift 1 BST question 7

Q8:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Richa purchased an ISI marked steam iron from a branded shop. When she switched the steam iron on, she got an electric shock. Due to the electric shock she got her fingers burnt. Identify the consumer right violated by the company.

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Option 1
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 30 Aug Shift 1 BST question 8

Q9:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Many Business Organisations have set up their own consumer services and grievance cells so that the consumer can file a complaint in case of dissatisfaction with a good or service. Name the Consumer Right on which the Business Organisations are focussing :

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Option 2
Correct Answer
Explanation for 2022: 30 Aug Shift 1 BST question 9

Q10:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

When DTH was launched in India all service providers were charging a flat rate in which all channels were provided. Consumers even had to pay for those channels which they did not want to see. Which consumer right is ignored by the DTH service providers ?

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Q11:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

Match the items of List - I with the correct items of List - II.

List - I (Marks)List - II (Name)
(a) ISI mark logo(i) Food Process Order
(b) FPO mark logo(ii) Electrical Goods
(c) Eco-Mark logo(iii) Eco-Mark
(d) BIS Hallmark logo(iv) BIS Hallmark
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Q12:

2022: 30 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Rohit died in a car accident as the air bags of the car did not open on impact. His family and friends are very angry about this defect in the car. They decided to file a case on the car company. Who can file a case on the car company under Consumer Protection Act. ?

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Q13:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

If the consumer court is satisfied about the genuineness of the complaint made by the consumer, identify the reliefs which court could award

A. To remove the defect in goods or deficiency in services

B. To refund the price paid for the product/ service

C. To issue corrective advertisement to neutralise the effect of a misleading advertisement

D. To publish periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer rights.

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Q14:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

When the value of the goods or services in question, along with the compensation claimed exceeds 1 crore but is less than 10 crore, identify the Redressal Forum, aggrieved party would approach as per Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Q15:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Electrical appliances manufactured by the manufactures by using sub standard raw materials might cause serious injury to the users. Which consumer right is highlighted in the above line.

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Q16:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Which quality certification mark is used for agriculture products?

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Q17:

2022: 20 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

"Shining" limited was engaged in the business of food processing and selling its products under a popular brand. Lately the business was expanding due to good quality and reasonable prices of the products. Also with more people working, the market for processed food was increasing. New players were also coming to cash in on the new trend. In order to keep its market share in the short run, the company directed its existing workforce to work over time. But this resulted in many problems. Due to increased pressure of work, the efficiency of the workers declined. Sometimes the subordinates had to work for more than one superior resulting in declining efficiency. The divisions that were previously working in one product were also made to work on two or more products. This resulted in a lot of overlapping and wastage. The workers were becoming indisciplined. The spirits of teamwork, which had characterized the company previously was beginning to take back seat, workers were feeling cheated and initiative was declining. The quality of the products was beginning to decline and market share was on the verge of decrease. Actually the company had implemented changes without creating the required infrastructure.

Which mark should be used by Shining Ltd. for its products.

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Q19:

2022: 17 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Easy

Rajat purchased a laptop for Rs. 80,000. After one week, the laptop screen stopped working. The company refused to replace the laptop even though it was in guarantee period. In which court should Rajat file a complaint?

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Q20:

2022: 17 Aug Shift 1

Consumer Protection

Medium

Karan bought a luxury, high-end car for Rs. 1.5 Crore. It had developed some problem and since the seller did not solve the issue, Karan decided to file a complaint in the consumer court.

Identify the appropriate consumer forum where Karan can file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019.

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Q21:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Sugandha has to buy a diamond studded gold ring for her fiance Harmeet. Which quality mark she should check?

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Q22:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

Identify from the following, who Cannot file a complaint under Consumer Protection Act.

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Q23:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Government is creating awareness amongst people about their consumer rights and responsibilities through its advertisement: Jago Grahak Jago.

Which consumer right has been highlighted in the above statement?

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Q24:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

Which of the following correctly describes FPO as a quality certification mark?

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Q25:

2022: 16 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

As per Consumer Protection Act, 2019, an aggrieved consumer can make a complaint to the State Commission when the value of goods and services along with compensation claimed.

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Q26:

2022: 15 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Consumer RightsExplanation
A. Right to consumer educationI. Right to be protected against goods and services which are hazardous to life
B. Right to be heardII. Right to have complete information of the product
C. Right to be informedIII. Right to file a complaint and be heard in case of dissatisfaction
D. Right to safetyIV. Right to acquire knowledge and to be well informed consumer

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Q27:

2022: 15 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Shikha wants to buy a Microwave. She goes to an outlet for the same. The sales person is convincing her to buy microwave of a particular brand only.

Identify the consume right which is being hindered here from the following

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Q28:

2022: 15 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Easy

Identify from the following phrase which means "Let the buyer beware"?

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Q29:

2022: 15 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

Who can file a complaint?

A. Any Consumer

B. Any Shopkeeper

C. Any registered consumer association

D. Any non-registered NGO

E. A legal heir of a deceased consumer

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Q30:

2022: 15 July Shift 2

Consumer Protection

Medium

Identify from the following that cannot be termed as a 'Consumer' under Consumer Protection Act?

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