Which of the following statements about the point ‘unorganised consumers’ is incorrect?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Adequate protection is required to be given to consumer organisations till they become powerful enough.
Option (1) Consumers need to be organised in the form of consumer organisations which would take care of their interests. — True. Consumers acting alone are weak, so they need consumer organisations that look after their interests.
Option (2) Adequate protection is required to be given to consumer organisations till they become powerful enough. — False. The protection is to be given to consumers, not to the organisations. Consumers need it till their organisations become powerful enough to look after them.
Option (3) In India, there are consumer organisations which are working for the interests of consumers. — True. India does have consumer organisations working in this direction.
Option (4) Consumer organisations which are powerful enough can protect and promote the interests of consumers. — True. Once these organisations become powerful enough, they can protect and promote the interests of consumers.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “(ii) Unorganised Consumers: Consumers need to be organised in the form of consumer organisations which would take care of their interests. Though, in India, we do have consumer organisations which are working in this direction, adequate protection is required to be given to consumers till these organisations become powerful enough to protect and promote the interests of consumers.” |