Consumerism One Mark Online Test

Consumerism One Mark Online Test (12th Standard Commerce)

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The term 'consumerism' came into existence in the year ______.

A.1960 B.1957 C.1954 D.1958

Who is the father of Consumer Movement?

A.Mahatma Gandhi B.Mr. John F. Kennedy C.Ralph Nader D.Jawaharlal Nehru

Sale of Goods Act was passed in the year?

A.1962 B.1972 C.1930 D.1985

The Consumer Protection Act came into force with effect from

A.1.1.1986 B.1.4.1986 C.15.4.1987 D.15.4.1990

Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, which of the following persons is NOT a consumer?

A.A person who buys goods under a system of deferred payment B.A person who buys goods exclusively to earn his livelihood by self-employment C.A person who obtains goods for resale or for a commercial purpose D.A person who buys goods for a consideration partly paid and partly promised

Shopkeepers put up a 'No Stock' board even though plenty of stock is in the store, and then sell the goods at a hefty price. This way of exploiting consumers is called

A.Adulteration B.Artificial scarcity C.Sub-standard goods D.Product risk

Adding papaya seeds to black pepper is an example of which form of consumer exploitation?

A.Duplicate goods B.Adulteration C.Artificial scarcity D.False advertisement

"Consumerism is an attempt to enhance the rights and powers of buyers in relation to sellers". Who gave this definition?

A.L. Massie B.Ralph Nader C.Mahatma Gandhi D.John F. Kennedy

Match the form of exploitation with its example:
A. Adulteration - 1. A battery labelled 'leak proof' leaks
B. Duplicate goods - 2. Brick powder mixed with chilli powder
C. Artificial scarcity - 3. Fake medicines and spare parts sold as originals
D. Unsuitability of products - 4. 'House Full' board while tickets sell in the black market

A.A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1 B.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 C.A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1 D.A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

Q10

Which of the following statements about consumerism is/are correct?
1. It is a social force protecting and aiding the consumer.
2. The term came into existence in the early 1960s in the western world, particularly in America.
3. In the exchange between buyers and sellers, power is normally in favour of buyers.

A.1 only B.1 and 2 only C.2 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3

Q11

Which one of the following is NOT listed in the lesson as an importance of consumerism?

A.Awakening the government B.Discouraging anti-social activities C.Providing complete and latest information D.Encouraging hoarding of goods

Q12

Which organisation was started in America by middle class progressive women in response to the substandard quality of goods?

A.The National Consumers League B.Consumer Action Council C.Bureau of Indian Standards D.Consumer Club

Q13

Ralph Nader initially fought against which industry for violating safety standards and pollution control norms?

A.Automobile industry B.Pharmaceutical industry C.Food processing industry D.Textile industry

Q14

Assertion (A): In India, consumerism has emerged and been accepted as a defensive force to safeguard the interest of customers.
Reason (R): Most Indian consumers are illiterate and have low income, and markets run in shortages, adulteration and black market prices.

A.Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A B.Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A C.A is true but R is false D.A is false but R is true

Q15

Which of the following is NOT one of the major causes of consumerism in India identified in the lesson?

A.Rising prices B.Deceptive advertising C.Inflation D.Growth of exports

Q16

According to the lesson, which two tools serve to protect the consumer's interest?

A.Voluntary measures and law B.Advertising and pricing C.Hoarding and rationing D.Imports and exports

Q17

'Caveat emptor' is a Latin term that means

A.Let the buyer beware B.Let the seller beware C.The consumer is king D.Goods sold with warranty

Q18

Which principle was the rule for most purchases and land sales before the Industrial Revolution?

A.Caveat emptor B.Caveat venditor C.Money refund guarantee D.Consumer sovereignty

Q19

'Business enterprises should test the safety of a product before marketing it and withdraw spoiled and contaminated food items.' Under which role of business does this fall?

A.Protection from the hazard B.Avoidance of hoarding C.Truth in advertising D.Consumer grievances

Q20

Under the role of consumers in consumer protection, testing laboratories to test the purity of goods should be set up at

A.Each district B.Each village C.Each state capital D.The national capital only

Q21

On which date did the General Assembly of the United Nations pass a resolution adopting guidelines for consumer protection?

A.April 9, 1985 B.April 15, 1987 C.April 9, 1986 D.April 15, 1985

Q22

Match the Act with its year:
A. Indian Contract Act - 1. 1955
B. Essential Commodities Act - 2. 2002
C. Competition Act - 3. 1872
D. Trademark Act - 4. 1999

A.A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4 B.A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2 C.A-3, B-2, C-1, D-4 D.A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3

Q23

The Weights and Measures Act, 1976 has been replaced by

A.Legal Metrology Act, 2009 B.Food Safety Standard Act, 2006 C.Competition Act, 2002 D.Trademark Act, 1999

Q24

Which Act protects consumers against artificial shortages created by sellers who hoard goods and sell them at high prices in the black market?

A.The Essential Commodities Act, 1955 B.The Sale of Goods Act, 1930 C.The Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 D.The Public Liability Insurance Act, 1991

Q25

Which of the following Acts, passed in 1954, deals with consumer protection?
1. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act
2. The Drugs and Magic Remedies (Advertisements) Act
3. The Drugs and Cosmetics Act

A.1 only B.1 and 2 only C.2 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3

Q26

The three-tier machinery set up by the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 for settling consumer disputes consists of

A.District Forum, State Commission and National Commission B.Village Panchayat, District Court and High Court C.Taluk Office, District Collector and State Government D.Consumer Club, Consumer Council and Supreme Court

Q27

Which of the following statements about the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 is/are correct?
1. It was amended in 1993.
2. It does not create rights or liabilities but provides a new forum to settle disputes.
3. It applies only to goods and not to services.

A.1 only B.1 and 2 only C.2 and 3 only D.1, 2 and 3

Q28

As per the recommended structure, consumer clubs in schools hold monthly meetings and demonstrations for one hour after school on the

A.First Thursday of each month B.First Monday of each month C.Last Friday of each month D.Second Saturday of each month

Q29

Mr. Narasimachary's refrigerator, bought with a seven-year warranty and used as per the manufacturer's guidelines, failed after two years, and the dealer refused free service. Which form of exploitation does this case show?

A.Warranty and services B.Adulteration C.Artificial scarcity D.Duplicate goods

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