Question
Explain any three factors which gave birth to the 'Consumer Movement' in India.
Solution
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.
