Question

Assertion (A): False information is one of ways of consumer’s exploitation.

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

Options

• 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.

Answer 1

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

Explanation:

False or misleading information provided by companies through advertisements or labels cheats consumers, leading to exploitation. National Consumer Day is observed to raise awareness of consumer rights and protections. In India, it is celebrated on 24th October every year, emphasizing consumer awareness but not directly exploiting false information.