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प्रश्न
Match the correct pairs.
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उत्तर
| Group A | Group B | ||
| a | Right to Redressal | 1 | An NGO working for consumers |
| b | District Judge | 2 | 1986 |
| c | Mumbai Grahak Panchayat |
3 | use of media |
| d | Consumer Protection Act | 4 | seek legal remedy in the court |
| e | Creating consumer awareness |
5 | 1985 |
| 6 | political organisation | ||
| 7 | President of District Forum | ||
| 8 | selecting best quality product | ||
| 9 | Chairman of National Commission | ||
| 10 | Duty of consumers |
Notes
The above columns can be correctly matched as follows:
| Group A | Group B | ||
| a | Right to Redressal | 1 | seek legal remedy in the court |
| b | District Judge | 2 | President of District Forum |
| c | Mumbai Grahak Panchayat |
3 | An NGO working for consumers |
| d | Consumer Protection Act | 4 | 1986 |
| e | Creating consumer awareness |
5 | use of media |
a) The right to seek redressal ensures that grievances of a consumer are heard and he/she gets the compensation in case of
any exploitation. This right provides for compensation in the form of replacement of product, cash compensation,
repair/removal of defects, etc.
b) A district judge is the president of a District Forum. He is a person who is or has been qualified enough to be a district
judge.
c) Mumbai Grahak Panchayat is an NGO working for consumers. The aim of this organisation is to educate consumers
about their rights and to provide them legal assistance in case of their exploitation.
d) The Consumer Protection Act was passed in 1986. The Act provides for the protection of consumer interests against
various forms of exploitation including unfair trade practices and improper services.
e) Media is playing a significant role in imparting education about various consumer rights, market practices and remedies
available to consumers. Thus, it creates awareness among consumers so that they do not get exploited.
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The right of consumer which allows him to express his views.
State the ways and means of consumer protection.
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control was carried out. It worked for a fortnight but to their dismay, the effect started wearing off. IYO contacted the pest control company which kept on postponing their visit. After waiting for a month, IYO filed a case in the consumer court.
The consumer court was satisfied with the genuineness of the complaint and issued necessary directions to the pest control company
1) State any six directions that might have been issued by the court.
2) Also, identify any two values that are being communicated by IYO to the society.
On Sonika's birthday her mother gave her a pair of gold earrings. After one month Sonika observed that the ear-rings are losing their shine. She checked the mark on the earrings and found that it was not a proper Hallmark and her mother had been cheated by the shopkeeper. So, she finds a complaint in the district forum which rejected it. Not satisfied by the decision of district forum, she was very much disturbed and after two months decided to appeal further.
Can Sonika appeal against the decision of the district forum? Give reason in support of your answer.
Under which consumer right does a business firm set up consumer grievance cell?
Explain the importance of consumer protection from the point of view of a business.
What are various ways in which the objective of consumer protection can be achieved?
Answer the following question.
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People were informed that the organization regularly tests samples to detect adulteration like the presence of heavy metals or pesticides. The results of the tests are published in their monthly magazine 'Consumer Voice' to make people aware of the quality of different products. It also provides aid and legal advice to the consumers in seeking a remedy.
State the functions performed by the Consumer Voice for the protection and promotion of consumer interest by quoting lines from the above para.
Explain any four needs of consumer protection.
______ every year is declared as a Consumer Protection Day to educate the public about their rights and responsibilities.
Which of the following Will not be considered as consumers as per Consumer Protection Act, 2019?
What are consumer aids?
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______ is given to products that are biodegradable and have the capacity to be recycled.
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Discuss any four problems faced by consumers while buying products from the market.
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- What are standardised marks? Which standardised mark should Tara look for on the above mentioned products?
- 'On reaching home, she found that the seal of the honey bottle was broken. Which right of Tara was violated as a consumer?
- Mention any four details that a consumer should check on the label of a product, before purchase, to ensure its quality.
Raman made a bank transaction to purchase a shirt, but immediate deduction was not made from his bank account.
Which method of banking did Raman use?
