Consumerism Book Back One Mark Questions with Answers & Explanations (12th Standard Commerce)

Every Book Back multiple-choice question from Consumerism (12th Standard Commerce, Samacheer Kalvi) — each with the correct option highlighted and a clear, worked explanation. Free to read in English and Tamil.

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Q1A Q2C Q3C Q4C

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

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

Explanation. The lesson says the word consumerism came into existence in the year 1960; it was coined in the early 1960s by the business community in the western world, particularly in America.

Who is the father of Consumer Movement?

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

Explanation. Ralph Nader pioneered the fight against monopoly and unethical trade practices of large companies in the United States and is considered the father of the Consumer Movement.

Sale of Goods Act was passed in the year?

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

Explanation. Under consumer legislation, the Sale of Goods Act, 1930 protects consumers against sellers who do not comply with the expressed and implied warranties in the sale contract.

The Consumer Protection Act came into force with effect from

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

Explanation. The Central Government enacted the Consumer Protection Act in 1986, and it came into force with effect from 15.04.1987. It was further amended in 1993.

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These are the Book Back multiple-choice questions for Consumerism from the Tamil Nadu State Board (Samacheer Kalvi) 12th Standard Commerce syllabus. Each question shows the correct option and an original, step-by-step explanation so you understand the method, not just the answer. Use the answer key above to jump to any question, then take the practice test to check yourself under exam-like conditions.

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