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Question
State with reasons whether the following statement is True or False.
The consumer protection act was passed in the interest of the sellers.
Options
True
False
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Solution
The Consumer Protection Act was passed in the interest of sellers. - False
Explanation:
The Consumer Protection Act was passed in the interest of consumers. The Act emphasises protection of consumers’ interests against various forms of exploitation such as defective goods, improper services and unfair trade practices.
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