MCQs For NCERT Class 12 Business Studies Chapter 12 Consumer Protection

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Consumer Protection Class 12 MCQ Questions with Answers

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Question. Which one of the following is not a reason for importance of consumer protection from the point of view of consumers?   
(a) Consumer ignorance
(b) Consumer apathy
(c) Consumer exploitation
(d) Unorganised consumers

Answer

B

Question. A complaint can be filed against _________ who adopt(s) unfair trade practices.   
(a) Trader only
(b) Manufacturer only
(c) Trader and Manufacturer
(d) Consumer

Answer

C

Question. From the point of view of business, which one of the following is a reason because of which consumer protection is important?   
(a) Dynamic environment
(b) Fast technological development
(c) Government intervention
(d) Competitive market

Answer

C

Question. _____________ means any person who buys any goods for personal use or hires or avails of any services for a consideration.   
(a) Consumer
(b) Manufacturer
(c) Trader
(d) Service Provider

Answer

A

Question. ____________ implies safeguard against anti-consumer trade practices of producers and traders.   
(a) Consumer Protectio
n (b) Redressal Forum
(c) National Commission
(d) None of these

Answer

A

Question. Which one of the following is not a consumer right?   
(a) Right to safety
(b) Right to seek redressal
(c) Right to get discount
(d) Right to be heard

Answer

C

Question. In which year did Consumer Protection Act come into existence?   
(a) 1986
(b) 1999
(c) 1991
(d) 1976

Answer

A

Question. Right to _________ is a right to be protected against products which are hazardous to life or health.   
(a) Information
(b) Safety
(c) Seek Redressal
(d) Consumer Education

Answer

B

Question. A District Forum has jurisdiction to entertain a consumer complaint involving product value:   
(a) Up to ` 20 lakh
(b) Up to ` 10 lakh
(c) Between ` 20 lakh and ` 1 crore
(d) Above ` 1 crore

Answer

A

Question. __________ mark is used for electrical products.   
(a) ISI
(b) FPO
(c) ISO
(d) Agmark

Answer

A

Question. ___________ is one of the redressal agencies for redressing consumer grievances.   
(a) COPRA
(b) State Commission
(c) Consumer Organisation
(d) None of these

Answer

B

True/ False :

Question. “Let the buyer beware” has now been changed to “Let the seller beware”.

Answer

True

Question. BIS Hallmark is standard for agricultural products. 

Answer

False

Question. NGO’s doesn’;t file complaint in consumer courts on the behalf of consumers.

Answer

False

Question. FPO mark is a quality assurance for agricultural product .

Answer

False

Question. The consumers has the forced to choose from the available variety of products. 

Answer

False

Question. Business firms should aim at long-term profit maximization through customers satisfaction. 

Answer

True

Question. The National Commission consists of atleast eight members .

Answer

False

Question. Services provided by a lawyer or doctor are covered under CPA.

Answer

True

Question. Under Consumer Protection Act, a consumer is defined as a person who obtains goods for re-sale or any commercial purpose.

Answer

False

Question. Consumer Protection Act only covers goods manufactured in India. 

Answer

False

Question. Right to be informed says that the consumer has the right to acquire knowledge and be well-informed throughout his life.

Answer

False

Question. Consumer awareness is a campaign for protecting consumer interests.

Answer

False

Question. The Consumer Protection Act is applicable throughout India.

Answer

False

Question. Buying standardised products is a consumer right.

Answer

False

Question. National Commission consists of a president and six other members.

Answer

False

Question. The Central Government can file a complaint under the Consumer Protection Act.

Answer

True

Match the following :

Question. Match the following on the basis of consumers point of view

1. consumers need to be organized in the form of consumer organization.a. Consumer Ignorance
2. Consumers might be exploited by unscrupulous, exploitative and unfair trade practiceb. Unorganised custumers
c. Widespread exploitation of consumers
Answer

1-b,2-c

Question. Match the following on the basis of consumer rights

1. Right to seek redressal.a. The consumers has a right to acquire knowledge
2. Right to chooseb. The consumer has the freedom to choose from a variety of products.
c. The consumer has right to get relief in case the product or service falls
short of his expectation.
Answer

1-c,2-b

Question. Match the following:

1. District foruma. Upto Rs. One crore.
2. National commissionb. Exceed Rs.20 lakhs but does not exceed RS. One crore.
3. State commissionc. Does not exceed RS. 20 lakhs
Answer

1-c,2-a,3-b

Question. Match the following:

1. ISI marka. For food products
2. FPO markb. For agricultural products.
3. Agmarkc. For electrical goods
Answer

1-c,2-a,3-b

Question. Match the following:

1. National Commissiona. A president and two other members
2. District forumb. A president and not less than two members
3. State commissionc. A president and four members
Answer

1-c,2-a,3-b

Question. Match the following:

1. Buy only standardized goodsa. Relief available to customers
2. To remove the defects in goods.b. One of the consumer right.
c. Consumer Responsibility.
Answer

1-c,2-a

Consumer Protection Class 12 MCQ Questions