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Consumer Rights
Explain any three factors which gave birth to the 'Consumer Movement' in India.
The three factors which gave birth to the “ Consumer Movement in India” are -
(i) The consumer movement arose out of dissatisfaction of the consumers as many unfair practices were being indulged in by the buyers.
(ii) There was no legal system available to consumers to protect them from exploitation in the marketplace. It was presumed that it was the responsibility of consumers to be careful while buying a commodity or services.
(iii) Rampant food shortages, unfair and unethical trade practices like hoarding and black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil gave birth to Consumer Movement in India.
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Explain the need for consumer consciousness by giving two examples.
Mention a few factors which cause exploitation of consumers.
What is the rationale behind the enactment of Consumer Protection Act, 1986?
Describe some of your duties as consumer if you visit a shopping complex in your locality.
Suppose you buy a bottle of honey and a biscuit packet. Which logo or mark you will have to look for and why?
What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each.
By what means can the consumers express their solidarity?
Critically examine the progress of consumer movement in India.
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