Question

Explain any three ways how consumers are exploited by the retailers.

Answer 1

1. Under-weighing or Under-measuring: When retailers use inaccurate weights or modify measuring scales, they provide customers with fewer goods than they paid for.
2. Overcharging: Shopkeepers frequently charge a greater price than the printed Maximum Retail Price (MRP) or the current market rate, capitalising on the consumer’s urgent need or lack of information.
3. Selling Adulterated or Defective Goods: Retailers sell poor quality goods, expired commodities, or products contaminated with inferior substances (adulteration), which can result in financial loss and health risks for the consumer.