Question

The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 provides consumers protection against which of the following?

Options

• Only overpricing by traders

• Malpractices and exploitation

• Only misleading advertisements

• Only defective goods and not deficient services

Answer 1

The Act provides protection against malpractices and exploitation. This safeguard ensures that consumers are shielded from unfair trade practices and exploitative conduct by businesses, in line with the Act's aim to protect the interests of consumers.