Consumer Awareness – rights, duties, food adulteration, protection measures Quiz - ICSE Class 10 Economics

Free practice quiz: Consumer Awareness – rights, duties, food adulteration, protection measures (ICSE Class 10 Economics). 51 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

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1. Which of the following is NOT a fundamental right of a consumer in India under the Consumer Protection Act?

   1. Right to Safety
   2. Right to be Heard
   3. Right to Privacy
   4. Right to Seek Redressal
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   Answer: C. Right to Privacy

   While privacy is an important aspect of modern life, the Consumer Protection Act primarily focuses on ensuring consumers are protected from hazardous goods, informed about product quality, have their interests represented, and can seek redressal for grievances. The Right to Privacy is not explicitly listed as a fundamental consumer right in this Act.

2. Which of the following is a crucial duty of a consumer when purchasing goods and services?

   1. To accept the product without inspection
   2. To insist on a bill or receipt
   3. To assume all products are perfect
   4. To only buy from street vendors
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   Answer: B. To insist on a bill or receipt

   Insisting on a bill or receipt is a fundamental consumer duty. It serves as proof of purchase and is essential for claiming rights, seeking redressal, or returning defective products.

3. Which of the following is a crucial duty of a consumer to ensure they receive the full benefit of their purchase?

   1. To bargain aggressively for every price
   2. To be informed about the product's expiry date and shelf life
   3. To return the product if the packaging is damaged
   4. To never read the warranty card
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   Answer: B. To be informed about the product's expiry date and shelf life

   Being aware of the expiry date and shelf life is a vital consumer duty. It prevents the purchase and consumption of expired or potentially harmful products, ensuring safety and value for money.

4. Adulteration of honey with sugar syrup is a common practice. This adulteration primarily affects the honey's:

   1. Viscosity
   2. Colour
   3. Purity and genuine properties
   4. Floral source identification
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   Answer: C. Purity and genuine properties

   Adding sugar syrup dilutes the natural composition of honey, reducing its genuine properties, nutritional value, and often masking its true floral origin. It essentially turns it into a cheaper, less beneficial product.

5. The responsibility of a consumer to examine the product and make inquiries about it before purchasing is an aspect of:

   1. Their right to choose
   2. Their duty to be informed
   3. Their right to safety
   4. Their right to be heard
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   Answer: B. Their duty to be informed

   Being informed as a consumer involves actively seeking information, examining products, and making inquiries to understand what they are buying, rather than passively accepting whatever is offered.

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