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प्रश्न
Why are rules and regulations required in the marketplace? Illustrate with a few examples.
Describe the conditions in which markets do not work in a fair manner.
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उत्तर
- Rules and regulations are required in the marketplace to protect consumers.
- Sellers often abdicate responsibility for low-quality products, cheat by weighing out goods, add extra charges beyond the retail price, and sell adulterated/ defective goods.
- Hence, rules and regulations are needed to protect scattered buyers from a few powerful producers who monopolise markets.
- For example, a grocery shop owner might sell expired products and then blame the customer for not checking the expiry date before buying the items.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Explain any three factors which gave birth to the 'Consumer Movement' in India.
What is meant by ‘transparency’?
What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?
Mention some of the rights of consumers and write a few sentences on each.
By What Means Can the Consumers Express Their Solidarity?
Match the following:
| (i) Availing details in ingredients of a product | (a) Right to safety. |
| (ii) Agmark | (b) Dealing with consumer cases. |
| (iii) Accident due to faulty engine in a scooter | (c) Certification of edible oil and cereals. |
| (iv) District Consumer Court | (d) Agency that develops standards for goods and services. |
| (v) Consumers International | (e) Right to Information. |
| (vi) Bureau of Indian Standards | (f) Global-level institution of consumer welfare organisations. |
Say true or false:
COPRA applies only to goods.
Say true or false:
The consumer redressal process is very simple and quick.
Describe the importance of the 'Right to Information (RTI)' for consumers.
Analyze the importance of the three-tier judicial machinery under the Consumer Protection Act. (COPRA), 1986 for redressal of consumer disputes.
