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प्रश्न
Explain any three factors which gave birth to the 'Consumer Movement' in India.
उत्तर
The three factors which gave birth to the “ Consumer Movement in India” are :
The consumer movement arose due to the absence of any legal system in the marketplace which led to exploitation of the consumers at the hands of the sellers. As a result in order to protect and promote the interests of the consumers, the Consumer Movement in India came into being.
The need to create awareness among the consumers and the sellers that it is the responsibility of the seller to ensure quality of goods and services.
Also rampant food shortages, unfair and unethical trade practices like hoarding and black-marketing, adulteration of food gave birth to Consumer Movement in India.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
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Critically examine the progress of consumer movement in India.
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(i) |
Availing details of ingredients of a product |
(a) |
Right to safety |
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(ii) |
Agmark |
(b) |
Dealing with consumer cases |
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(iii) |
Accident due to faulty engine in a scooter |
(c) |
Certification of edible oil and cereals |
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(iv) |
District Consumer Court |
(d) |
Agency that develops standards for goods and services |
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(v) |
Consumers International |
(e) |
Right to information |
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(vi) |
Bureau of Indian Standards |
(f) |
Global level institution of consumer welfare organisations |
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COPRA applies only to goods.
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India is one of the many countries in the world which has exclusive courts for consumer redressal.
Say True or False.
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Say True or False.
The consumer redressal process is very simple and quick.
Say True or False.
A consumer has the right to get compensation depending on the degree of the damage.
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