Q1
What does the right to safety protect against?
AHazardous products
BHigh prices only
CSlow delivery only
DNothing specific
CBSEClass 10 (CBSE)Social ScienceCh 22 · Topic 1
Consumer Rights and Protection
Consumer rights protect buyers from unfair practices, ensuring they receive safe products, accurate information, and fair treatment when pur
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Key consumer rights include the right to safety (protection from hazardous products), the right to information (accurate product details), and the right to choose (freedom from monopolistic pressure).
How it works
Other important rights include the right to be heard (having complaints addressed) and the right to seek redressal (compensation for unfair or defective products or services).
Why it matters
The Consumer Protection Act provides a legal framework in India for protecting these rights, allowing consumers to file complaints against unfair trade practices or defective products.
Key detail
Consumer awareness and education are important, as informed consumers are better equipped to recognise their rights and take action when those rights are violated.
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• Consumer rights protect buyers from unfair practices.
• Right to safety protects from hazardous products.
• Right to information ensures accurate product details.
• Right to choose ensures freedom from monopolistic pressure.
• Right to be heard means complaints are addressed.
• Right to seek redressal allows compensation for issues.
• The Consumer Protection Act provides a legal framework.
• Consumer awareness helps people recognise and exercise rights.