CBSE Class 10 SST Economics Consumer Rights
MCQs
Q1: MRP on a product means :
(a) minimum retail price
(b) maximum retail price
(c) micro retail price
(d) none of the above
Q2(CBSE 2011): The consumer movement in India has led to the formation of various organisations which are locally known as :
(a) Consumer Protection Council
(b) The Consumer International
(c) The Consumer Protection Act (copra)
(d) The World Trade Organization
Q3(CBSE 2011): When was the ‘Right to Information Act’ passed ?
(a) In January 2002
(b) In March 2004
(c) In October 2005
(d) In July 2007
Q4(CBSE 2011): Which one of the following is the agency that develops standards forgoods and services in India?
(a) COPRA
(b) National Consumer Court
(c) Consumer Protection Councils
(d) Bureau of Indian Standards
Q1: MRP on a product means :
(a) minimum retail price
(b) maximum retail price
(c) micro retail price
(d) none of the above
Q2(CBSE 2011): The consumer movement in India has led to the formation of various organisations which are locally known as :
(a) Consumer Protection Council
(b) The Consumer International
(c) The Consumer Protection Act (copra)
(d) The World Trade Organization
Q3(CBSE 2011): When was the ‘Right to Information Act’ passed ?
(a) In January 2002
(b) In March 2004
(c) In October 2005
(d) In July 2007
Q4(CBSE 2011): Which one of the following is the agency that develops standards forgoods and services in India?
(a) COPRA
(b) National Consumer Court
(c) Consumer Protection Councils
(d) Bureau of Indian Standards
Q5: The department of consumer affairs are found at
(a) National level
(b) State level
(c) both (a) and (b)
(d) none of these
Q6: The National Consumer Day is celebrated on
(a) 24th December
(b) 24th November
(c) 24th October
(d) 24th September
Answers:
1: (b) maximum retail price
2: (c) The Consumer Protection Act (copra)
3: (c) In October 20054: (d) Bureau of Indian Standards
5: (c) both (a) and (b)
6: (a) 24th December
Short Q & Answers
Q1: What are the different ways of exploitation of consumers in the market?
Answer:
① Higher price
② Quality lapse
③ Underweight & under measurement
Q2: Define consumer.
Answer: Consumer is a person who buys and uses a good or service from the market after making a payment.
Q3: What is CORPA?
Answer: is CORPA is the consumer Protection Act enacted by the government of India on 24th December 1986.
Q4: When was Codex Alimentarious Commission created? By whom?
Answer: In 1963 by food and agricultural organization.
Q5: Explain the three-tier quasi judicial machinery to redress the grievances of the consumers?
Answer:
① District courts. The district level court deals with cases involving claims up to Rs.20 lakh.
② Redressal forums at State level. The state level court deals with cases between Rs. 20 lakh and Rs.1 crore
③ Redressal forums at National level. The national level court dealt with cases which involve claims exceeding Rs.1crore.
Q6: What is MRP?
Answer: It is the maximum retail price printed on packages goods. The seller cannot charge more than this price.
Q7: What are the certifications for Quality assurance?
Answer:
① ISI Mark
② AGMARK
③ HALLMARK
Q8: What is a consumer forum?
Answer: The consumer movement in India has led to the formation of various organizations locally known as consumer forums or consumer protection councils. They guide consumers on how to file cases in the consumer court.
Q9: What is the difference between consumer protection council and consumer court?
Answer:
① The consumer protection council promotes and protects the various rights of the consumer.
② The consumer court is made to hear the cases regarding a consumer complaint.
③ Consumer protection council is an advisory body, while consumer court is a quasi judiciary body.
Q10: What is Hallmark?
Answer: It is an official mark struck on items made of precious metals like gold silver platinum etc.
Q1: What are the different ways of exploitation of consumers in the market?
Answer:
① Higher price
② Quality lapse
③ Underweight & under measurement
Q2: Define consumer.
Answer: Consumer is a person who buys and uses a good or service from the market after making a payment.
Q3: What is CORPA?
Answer: is CORPA is the consumer Protection Act enacted by the government of India on 24th December 1986.
Q4: When was Codex Alimentarious Commission created? By whom?
Answer: In 1963 by food and agricultural organization.
Q5: Explain the three-tier quasi judicial machinery to redress the grievances of the consumers?
Answer:
① District courts. The district level court deals with cases involving claims up to Rs.20 lakh.
② Redressal forums at State level. The state level court deals with cases between Rs. 20 lakh and Rs.1 crore
③ Redressal forums at National level. The national level court dealt with cases which involve claims exceeding Rs.1crore.
Q6: What is MRP?
Answer: It is the maximum retail price printed on packages goods. The seller cannot charge more than this price.
Q7: What are the certifications for Quality assurance?
Answer:
① ISI Mark
② AGMARK
③ HALLMARK
Q8: What is a consumer forum?
Answer: The consumer movement in India has led to the formation of various organizations locally known as consumer forums or consumer protection councils. They guide consumers on how to file cases in the consumer court.
Q9: What is the difference between consumer protection council and consumer court?
Answer:
① The consumer protection council promotes and protects the various rights of the consumer.
② The consumer court is made to hear the cases regarding a consumer complaint.
③ Consumer protection council is an advisory body, while consumer court is a quasi judiciary body.
Q10: What is Hallmark?
Answer: It is an official mark struck on items made of precious metals like gold silver platinum etc.
