Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Consumer Protection

Question:

Read the following and answer question.

Athary gifted a gold bangle worth ₹70,000 to his sister at her marriage. After sometime the bangle lost its shine and the mix of copper within can be seen. His sister asked him if he had checked the quality mark while purchasing it, which he had not. But lie definitely took the bill of his purchase. When he complained about it to the jeweller, he did not take.any corrective measure, rather said that it was not bought from his shop. Athary decided to file a complaint in the consumer court.

The quality mark that Atharv should have checked is _________

Options:

ISI Mark

Hallmark

ECO- Mark

FPO Mark

Correct Answer:

Hallmark

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (2) : Hallmark

A. IS1 Mark: The ISI mark is a certification mark that indicates that a product conforms to the Indian standards set by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). It is commonly found on various products to signify that they meet the required quality, safety, and performance standards.

B. Hallmark: The Hallmark is an official mark or series of marks struck on items made of precious metals, such as gold, silver, and platinum. It indicates the purity and quality of the metal, ensuring that the jewelry or item meets the standard requirements for precious metal content.

C. ECO-Mark: The ECO-mark is an environmental label or certification that signifies that a product has met specific environmental standards, indicating that it is eco-friendly or has a reduced impact on the environment during its production, use, or disposal.

D. FPO Mark: The FPO (Fruit Products Order) mark is used in India for the packaging of fruit products to ensure their quality and adherence to the standards set by the Fruit Products Order Act. This mark signifies that the fruit product has met the regulatory requirements for quality and safety.