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Exercise [Pages 259 - 262]

Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for इकॉनॉमिक्स [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा १० आईसीएसई 14 Consumer Awareness Exercise [Pages 259 - 262]

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1.Page 259

Which of the following does not fall under Consumer Rights?

  • Right to be informed

  • Right to choose

  • Right to seek government help

  • Right to represent in the consumer courts

2.Page 259

Which of the following is not a right of consumers?

  • Right to safety

  • Right to be informed

  • Right to choose

  • Right to constitutional remedies

3.Page 259

Which one of the following is not true regarding the Right to Safety?

  • Right to be protected against unsafe appliances.

  • Right to protect against unsafe working conditions.

  • Right to seek information about the functioning of government departments.

  • Right to be protected against services which are hazardous to life.

4.Page 259

Suppose you want to buy toothpaste and the shop owner says that he/she can sell the toothpaste only if you buy a toothbrush, which of your right is being violated by the shopkeeper?

  • Right to safety

  • Right to be informed

  • Right to choose

  • Right to represent

5.Page 259

‘Hallmark’ is used as a logo for which one of the following?

  • Agricultural products

  • Jewellery

  • Electrical goods

  • Electronic goods

6.Page 259

ISI mark can be seen on which of the following items?

  • Jewellery

  • Edible oil

  • Electrical appliances

  • Cereals

7.Page 259

On which of the following products agmark is used?

  • Certification of edible oil and cereals.

  • Certification maintained for standardisation of jewellery.

  • Certification of electronic items.

  • Certification of LPG cylinders.

8.Page 259

Which of the following is the agency that develops standards for goods and services in India?

  • COPRA

  • National Consumer Court

  • Consumer Protection Councils

  • Bureau of Indian Standard

9.Page 259

On which of the following date do we celebrate the National Consumer Day?

  • 24 October

  • 14 October

  • 24 December

  • 14 December

10.Page 259

The 'World Consumer Right Day' is celebrated on ______.

  • May 15

  • July 27

  • March 15

  • October 2

11.Page 259

The standard mark given to packaged food is ______.

  • AGMARK

  • FSSAI

  • Hallmark

  • ISI

12.Page 259

______ helps the consumers on how to file the cases in the consumer court.

  • Consumer protection councils

  • State consumer commission

  • District consumer court

  • COPRA

13.Page 259

The District consumer court deals with cases involving claims ______.

  • Up to ₹ 5 lakh

  • Between 20 lakhs to 1 crore

  • Up to ₹ 20 lakhs

  • Exceeding ₹ 1 crore

14.Page 259

Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) is a ______ of a government to protect the consumers from exploitation by retailers or producers.

  • Commercial measure

  • Administration measure

  • Technical measure

  • Welfare measure

15.Page 259

______ spoils the nature and quality of food items.

  • Illiteracy

  • Lack of information

  • Food adulteration

  • Artificial scarcity

16.Page 260

Which of the following is a form of consumer exploitation?

  • Limited competition

  • Illiteracy

  • Food adulteration

  • Consumer forum

17.Page 260

The 'Right' which allows the consumer to receive due consideration at appropriate forum relating to his/ her welfare is ______.

  • Right to education.

  • Right to seek redressal.

  • Right to be heard.

  • Right to be informed.

18.Page 260

BIS stands for ______.

  • Bureau of Indian States

  • Bureau of Indian Standards

  • Bureau of Indian System

  • Bureau of Indian Solutions

19.Page 260

Rajesh bought a protein powder that claimed to be 100% natural. However, after using it, he developed skin allergy as it contained synthetic ingredients. Which consumer right is violated?

  • Right to be Informed

  • Right to Speak

  • Right to Choose

  • Right to be Heard

ASSERTION-REASONING & STATEMENT BASED QUESTIONS Read the following statements carefully and choose one of the correct alternatives given below:

1.Page 260

Statement (1): At market place, consumers are exploited both by producers as well as retailers.

Statement (2): Consumer Protection Act 2019 replaces the Consumer Protection Act 1986.

  • Both statements are true.

  • Both statements are false.

  • Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.

  • Statement 2 is true but Statement 1 is false.

Read the following statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the correct alternatives given below:

2.Page 260

Assertion (A): Jago Grahak Jago is a consumer awareness program initiated by the Department of Consumer Affairs in 2005.

Reason (R): National Consumer Day is celebrated in India on 24th December every year.

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

  • Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

Read the following statements carefully and choose one of the correct alternatives given below:

3.Page 260

Statement (1): The definition of consumer has been widened in 2019 Amendment Act.

Statement (2): The concept of product liability is introduced in 2019 amendment.

  • Both statements are true.

  • Both statements are false.

  • Statement 1 is true but Statement 2 is false.

  • Statement 2 is true but Statement 1 is false.

Read the following statements-Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Choose one of the correct alternatives given below:

4.Page 260

Assertion (A): AGMARK is used for industrial goods.

Reason (R): For gold jewellery ‘Hallmark’ is provided for standardisation.

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).

  • Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.

  • Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.

5.Page 261

BIS stands for ______.

  • Bureau of Indian States

  • Bureau of Indian Standards

  • Bureau of Indian System

  • Bureau of Indian Solutions

Short Answer Type Questions

1.Page 261

What is meant by consumer awareness?

2.Page 261

What is Consumer Exploitation?

3.Page 261

What is the need for consumer awareness? Give two reasons.

4.Page 261

Mention any two duties of a consumer.

5.Page 261

Give two reasons for consumer exploitation in India.

6. (i)Page 261

Mention any two forms of consumer exploitation.

6. (ii)Page 261

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

7.Page 261

Name any two agencies which have been set up by the government to standardise the products.

8.Page 261

Name the consumer courts at the district, state and national levels.

9. (i) (a)Page 261

Give the full form of COPRA.

9. (i) (b)Page 261

Write the full form of RTI.

9. (ii) (a)Page 214

Give the full form of COPRA.

9. (ii) (b)Page 261

How does COPRA benefit consumers?

9. (iii) (a)Page 261

Explain COPRA.

9. (iii) (b)Page 261

What is COPRA objective?

9. (iv)Page 261

What does COPRA stand for?

10. (i)Page 261

State any two features of the Consumer Protection Act.

10. (ii)Page 261

Give any two features of Consumer Protection Act.

11. (i)Page 261

What is meant by RTI?

11. (ii) a.Page 261

What is meant by RTI?

11. (ii) b.Page 261

How does RTI help a citizen of India?

12.Page 261

List two rights of a consumer. 

13. (i) (a)Page 261

What do you mean by the term food adulteration?

13. (i) (b)Page 261

Mention two harmful effects of food adulteration.

13. (ii) (a)Page 261

What do you mean by the term food adulteration?

13. (ii) (b)Page 261

Mention two harmful effects of food adulteration.

14.Page 261

A shopkeeper adds brick powder to chilli powder and he colours different vegetables with harmful dyes to make them look bright and fresh. Identify the concept expressed in the above statement and mention the consumer right which has been violated.

Long Answer Type Questions

1. (i)Page 262

Define a consumer of education of their rights.

1. (ii)Page 262

Explain the importance of educating consumers of their rights.

2. (i)Page 262

Mention one way by which consumers are exploited in the market. 

2. (ii)Page 262

How do the manufacturers and traders exploit the consumers?

2. (iii)Page 262

How are consumers exploited by producers and retailers?

3. (i)Page 262

What is meant by consumer awareness?

3. (ii)Page 262

List two rights of a consumer. 

4. (i)Page 262

Mention any two duties of a consumer.

4. (ii)Page 262

In the context of the sudden increase in consumer groups in India due to heightened awareness and instances of exploitation by private traders, what are the key duties and responsibilities that consumers should be mindful of to actively contribute to the consumer movement in the country?

5.Page 262

Explain the technical measures undertaken by the government to protect the interests of consumers.

6.Page 262

Briefly trace the growth of consumer movement in India?

7.Page 262

Why is protection required in the market place?

8.Page 262

What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?

9. (i)Page 262

How is the Public Distribution System helpful to the people?

9. (ii)Page 262

What was the need for the Public Distribution System?

10.Page 262

State any two features of the Consumer Protection Act.

11. (i)Page 262

Mention one way by which consumers are exploited in the market. 

11. (ii)Page 262

Explain clearly three reasons as to why consumers are exploited.

12.Page 262

An alert consumer is a safe consumer. Give reasons to support your answer.

13. (i) (a)Page 262

Mention any two features of COPRA 2019.

13. (i) (b)Page 262

State and explain any three reasons why consumers are exploited by retailers or producers.

13. (ii)Page 262

In today’s marketplace, consumer rights areimportant as it ensures fair treatment. These rights empower consumers to make informed decisions and seek redressal if they face any issues.

Given that consumers are empowered to make decisions. State and explain how consumers are stillexploited.

QUESTION BANK [Pages 262 - 264]

Goyal Brothers Prakashan solutions for इकॉनॉमिक्स [अंग्रेजी] कक्षा १० आईसीएसई 14 Consumer Awareness QUESTION BANK [Pages 262 - 264]

1.Page 262

What is meant by consumer education.

2.Page 262

What is meant by consumer awareness?

3.Page 262

What is Consumer Exploitation?

4.Page 262

Briefly trace the growth of consumer movement in India?

5.Page 263

What legal measures were taken by the government to empower the consumers in India?

6. (i)Page 263

Give the full form of COPRA.

6. (ii)Page 263

How does COPRA benefit consumers?

7.Page 263

What is meant by RTI?

8.Page 263

Give two reasons for consumer exploitation in India.

9.Page 263

List two rights of a consumer. 

10. (i)Page 263

Define a consumer.

10. (ii)Page 263

Explain the importance of educating consumers of their rights.

11. (i)Page 263

Mention one way by which consumers are exploited in the market. 

11. (ii)Page 263

Mention any two forms of consumer exploitation.

12.Page 263

State any two features of the Consumer Protection Act.

13. (i)Page 263

What is adulteration?

13. (ii)Page 263

Give an example of adulteration.

14. (i)Page 264

What is meant by food adulteration?

14. (ii)Page 264

Give an example of food adulteration.

14. (iii)Page 264

Mention two harmful effects of food adulteration.

14. (iv)Page 264

Name any one measure formulated to prevent the problem of food adulteration in India.

15.Page 264

On which day of the year is ‘National Consumers Day’ celebrated in India?

16.Page 264

Mention any two duties of a consumer.

17.Page 264

If something wrong is done to a consumer by a trader, under which consumer right one can move to consumer court to get compensation?

18.Page 264

If you are not interested to buy a brush with toothpaste, but the shopkeeper denied to sell toothpaste only. In this case, which consumer right is being violated by the seller?

19. (i)Page 264

What is meant by standardisation of product?

19. (ii)Page 264

Give an example of standardisation of products.

20. (i)Page 264

How many types of courts for consumer protection have been set up in India?

20. (ii)Page 264

What are the consumer protection limits for hearing?

21.Page 264

How do the logos of ISI (BIS), Agmark, and Hallmark help the consumers?

22.Page 264

What is the basic aim of the Consumer Protection Act 2019?

Solutions for 14: Consumer Awareness

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