Question:
What do we mean by consumer rights?
Answer:
A consumer is a person who buys a product, he is also called the end user.
When a product is sold there are certain rules and regulations the maker and the seller have to follow. These rule and regulations are not followed in several cases. When these rules are not followed the consumer has a right to fight for justice. This is called Consumer rights.
Consumer Rights
Q 1.
Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Illustrate with a few examples.
Q 2.
By what means can the consumers express their solidarity?
Q 3.
Mention a few factors which cause exploitation of consumers.
Q 4.
What is the rationale behind the enactment of Consumer Protection Act 1986?
Q 5.
Why was consumer Protection Act 1986 exacted?
Q 6.
Mention a few factors which cause exploitation of consumers.
Q 7.
What do we mean by consumer rights?
Q 8.
What is Consumer Rights?
Q 9.
Describe some of your duties as consumers if you visit a shopping complex in your locality.
Q 10.
Critically examine the progress of consumer movement in India?
Q 11.
When is the world consumer rights day celebrated?
Q 12.
Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
Q 13.
Where should the consumers go to get justice ?
Q 14.
What is the need for Consumer Awareness?
Q 15.
Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each.
Q 16.
Say True or False.
(i) COPRA applies only to goods.
(ii) India is one of the many countries in the world which has exclusive courts for consumer redressal.
(iii) When a consumer feels that he has been exploited, he must file a case in the District Consumer Court.
(iv) It is worthwhile to move to consumer courts only if the damages incurred are of high value.
(v) Hallmark is the certification maintained for standardisation of jewellry.
(vi) The consumer redressal process is very simple and quick.
(vii) A consumer has the right to get compensation depending on the degree of the damage.
Q 17.
What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
Q 18.
Explain the need for consumer consciousness by giving two examples.
Q 19.
What the information a consumer has a right to know when he is buying a product?
Q 20.
Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each?
Q 21.
Write a brief note the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Q 22.
Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
Q 23.
What is the rationale behind the enactment of Consumer Protection Act 1986?
Q 24.
What is Consumer Exploitation?
Q 25.
By what means can the consumers express their solidarity?
Q 26.
What factors gave birth to the consumer movement in India? Trace its evolution?
Q 27.
Critically examine the progress of consumer movement in India.
Q 28.
What are consumer forums?
Q 29.
How does exploitation in marketplace take place?
Q 30.
What are the difficulties a consumer faces when he wants to seek redressal against unfair trade practices and exploitatio
Q 31.
What factors gave birth to the consumer movement in India? Trace its evolution.
Q 32.
Many consumers who are exploited do not seek redressal. Why?
Q 33.
Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Illustrate with a few examples .
Q 34.
What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
Q 35.
Explain the need for consumer consciousness by giving two examples.
