Vande Matram! These are some MCQs on the Laws of Consumer Protection in India. Please note them all for your exams.
Law of Consumer Protection: Multiple Choice Questions with answers: Part 2
11) In ancient India, for adulterated things, the seller was __________
a) fined.
b) not only fined but also compelled to make good the loss.
c) not fined and not compelled to make good the loss.
d) no punishment specified.
Ans. b) not only fined but also compelled to make good the loss.
12. ____________ are sometimes mentioned as the starting point of the Consumer Movement.
a) Consumer syndicate
b) Consumer Co-operatives
c) Consumer trust
d) Individual Consumer
Ans. b) Consumer Co-operatives
13. In general, consumer co-operatives have been successful in halting some of the _______(i)________ and in improving conditions of the _____(ii)_____.
a) (i) abuses of the consumers, (ii) lower-income classes
b) (i) abuses of the consumers, (ii) monopolies of trade
c) (i) abuses of the monopolies, (ii) lower-income classes
d) (i) abuses of the monopolies, (ii) higher-income classes
Ans. c) (i) abuses of the monopolies, (ii) lower-income classes
14. Consumer co-operatives have undertaken projects of _____________.
a) consumer education
b) elementary product improvement
c) other projects of interests to low-income consumers
d) All of these
Ans. d) All of these
Explanation: co-operatives have undertaken consumer education, elementary product improvement, and other projects of interests to members as well as to other low-income consumers. However, in contrast to activities to which the term 'Consumer Movement' has been applied, co-operatives have sought to perform certain services for themselves, thus replacing private enterprises in these areas. On the other hand, movement activities have been directed towards the modification of business practices, either with or without the aid of the government.
15. Role of consumer co-operatives in a consumer-oriented marketing system is important as it has been achieved.
a) countervailing force against the traditional marketing mechanism
b) promoted the consumer interests
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of these
Ans. c) Both a) and b)
Explanation: The role of consumer co-operatives in a consumer-oriented marketing system is important as it has achieved great success in Scandinavian and other European countries, as a countervailing force against the traditional marketing mechanism and promotes consumer interests. And hence they are encouraged by the governments of many countries including India.
16. While the first consumer co-operatives in Great Britain and the U.S.A. came up in _________, in India there was not much development till 1962.
a) 1844
b) 1857
c) 1906
d) 1925
Ans. a) 1844
17. The first consumer co-operative store in India came up in _______ in 1904.
a) Karachi
b) Calcutta
c) Bombay
d) Madras
Ans. d) Madras
Explanation: The first consumer co-operative store in India came up in Madras in 1904. However, the proper appearance of consumer co-operatives in India could be seen only in 1918, increasing the number of consumer co-operatives to 88 in 1920-21 and 323 in 1928-29. But in 1936-37, their number reduced to 25 as they were still not organisations of consumers on felt needs. Second World War and the accompanying scarcity situation increased their numbers again to 396. But lack of suitable leadership, corruption, ill-paid staff, and lack of storage facilities kept them in a state of malfunction. In 1950-51, the number of consumer co-operatives reached 9674 with a membership of 19 million members and an annual sale turnover of Rs. 76 million.
18. ___________ in 1951-52 meant a setback to the co-operative movement.
a) Decontrol
b) Derationing
c) Both a) and b)
d) None of the above
Ans. c) Both a) and b)
Explanation: Decontrol and derationing in 1951-52 meant a setback to the co-operative movement. Revival came in 1962. Decontrol means “release (a commodity, market, etc.) from controls or restrictions.” Derationing is the opposite of rationing. Rationing means “allowing each person to have only a fixed amount of (a commodity).”
19. In _______, an all-India seminar on consumer co-operatives was held in Bombay for a critical appraisal of the entire consumer scenario.
a) 1960
b) 1961
c) 1962
d) 1963
Ans. a) 1960
20. From the _________ Five Year plan onwards, there has been much emphasis on the development of consumer co-operatives by the governments to make them viable.
a) Second
b) Third
c) Forth
d) Fifth
Ans. b) Third
Explanation: From the Third Five Year plan onwards, there has been much emphasis on the development of consumer co-operatives by the governments to make them viable. In 1975-76, Rs. 5.5 crores were invested for consumer co-operatives as per the 20 point programme.
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References:
1. UNIT 6 CONSUMER MOVEMENT IN INDIA
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