Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Consumer Protection

Question:

"Electrical appliances which are manufactured with substandard products or do not conform to the safety norms might cause serious injury. Thus, consumers are educated that they should use electrical appliances which are ISI marked as this would be an assurance of such products meeting quality specifications. "Identify the consumer right highlighted in the aforesaid statement.

Options:

Right to safety

Right to be informed

Right to seek redressal

Right to be heard

Correct Answer:

Right to safety

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 1- Right to safety.

The consumer right highlighted in the given statement is Right to safety.

The statement emphasizes the importance of using electrical appliances that conform to safety norms and are ISI marked to prevent serious injury. This directly relates to the Right to Safety, which ensures that consumers are protected against products and services that are hazardous to life and property.

Right to Safety: The consumer has a right to be protected against goods and services which are hazardous to life, health and property. For example, electrical appliances which are manufactured with substandard products or do not conform to the safety norms might cause serious injury.