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Consumer Rights

Uttarakhand Board · Class 10 · Social Science

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Card 1Consumer Exploitation

What is meant by exploitation in the marketplace?

Answer

Exploitation in the marketplace refers to unfair practices by sellers that harm consumers. Examples include: weighing less than required amounts, adding hidden charges not mentioned before, selling ad

Card 2Consumer Movement

Consumer Movement

Answer

A social force that originated to protect and promote consumer interests against unethical and unfair trade practices. In India, it began in the 1960s due to food shortages, hoarding, black marketing,

Card 3Consumer Rights

What are the six fundamental consumer rights established under COPRA?

Answer

The six consumer rights are: 1) Right to Safety - protection from hazardous goods/services, 2) Right to Information - details about products/services, 3) Right to Choice - access to variety of goods a

Card 4Consumer Protection Law

COPRA (Consumer Protection Act)

Answer

The Consumer Protection Act 1986, popularly known as COPRA, is a major legislation enacted by the Indian government to protect consumer interests. It established a three-tier quasi-judicial machinery

Card 5Right to Safety

A customer buys a pressure cooker with a defective safety valve that causes an accident. Which consumer right is violated and what action can be taken?

Answer

The Right to Safety is violated. The manufacturer failed to ensure the product was safe for use. The consumer can file a complaint in the appropriate Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission seeking com

Card 6Consumer Redressal Mechanism

What is the three-tier structure for consumer dispute redressal under COPRA?

Answer

1) District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission - handles cases up to ₹1 crore, 2) State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission - handles cases between ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore, 3) National Consumer D

Card 7Right to Information

MRP (Maximum Retail Price)

Answer

The highest price at which a product can be sold to consumers, printed on the packaging by manufacturers. Consumers have the right to information about MRP and can complain if charged more. However, s

Card 8Right to Choice

A student paid fees for a 2-year coaching course but wants to discontinue after 1 year due to poor teaching quality. The institute refuses refund. What consumer right applies?

Answer

The Right to Choice is violated. As seen in Abirami's case, consumers have the right to choose whether to continue receiving a service. The consumer can file a complaint in Consumer Commission. The in

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