Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Economics

Question:

A major step taken in 1986 by the Indian government was the enactment of "COPRA" for the protection of consumers. According to you, which of the following is the full form of COPRA?

Options:

Consumer Propaganda Act

Consumer Protection Act

Cooperative Protection Association

Consumer Protection Association

Correct Answer:

Consumer Protection Act

Explanation:

There was a lot of dissatisfaction among the consumers as many unfair practices were being indulged in by the sellers. There was no legal system available to consumers to protect them from exploitation in the marketplace, which eventually resulted in a huge consumer moment across the country that pressurized the government to correct business conduct which may be unfair and against the interests of consumers at large. Thus, a major step was taken in 1986 by the Indian government which was the enactment of the Consumer Protection Act 1986, popularly known as COPRA.