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Question
Explain the following concept.
Consumer movement
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Solution
- Consumers face different problems on account of the changing nature of social and economic systems.
- Some of these problems include adulteration, increased cost of items, frauds in weight and measures, etc.
- Therefore, the Consumer Protection Act, that came into existence in 1986 led to the emergence of the consumer movement in India.
- It works to protect consumers from various types of fraud.
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