Question

State whether the following statement is true or false. Give reasons for your answer.

Consumer movement came into existence.

Options

• True

• False

Answer 1

This statement is True.

Reasons:

1. The consumers have to face different problems because of the changing economy and social system.
2. Adulteration, increased cost of products, and faulty weights and measures are some of the problems faced by the consumers.
3. To protect the consumers from such frauds, the Consumer Protection Act was passed in 1986 to create awareness among the consumers about their rights and their safety.