Consumer Protection · Class 12 · CBSE · Commerce Business Studies
Explain any three ways in which consumer organisations help protect consumers.
Practice question from Consumer Protection (Class 12 · CBSE · Commerce Business Studies), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
medium · Subjective · Q-3F12D6
Explain any three ways in which consumer organisations help protect consumers.
Answer: Consumer organisations educate consumers about their rights and responsibilities and publish information about the quality and prices of goods and services. They may conduct comparative product testing, encourage consumers to use standardised products, and provide guidance in filing complaints. They also represent consumer interests before government authorities and consumer commissions.
Solution
Consumer organisations promote awareness, provide reliable product information, assist with complaints and represent consumers before authorities. These activities help reduce exploitation and strengthen consumer protection.
More from Consumer Protection
- A packaged fruit drink claims to be “100% natural”, but its label does not disclose the presence of artificial additives. Which consumer ri…
- A consumer purchases a defective washing machine and approaches the appropriate consumer commission. Which relief may the commission grant…
- Which action best represents a consumer’s responsibility rather than a consumer right?
- A consumer buys a pressure cooker carrying the ISI mark. What does this mark primarily indicate?
Practise more Business Studies
Sign up free for adaptive practice on this chapter, with instant feedback and hints on every question.
Start practising freeFree to start · No credit card needed