The following combination constitutes the consumer responsibilities
A. Assert yourself to ensure that you get a fair deal.
B. Be honest in your dealings.
C. Buy only standardized goods as they provide quality assurance.
D. Respect the environment. Avoid waste, littering and contributing to pollution.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A, B, C and D
The Consumer Protection Act gives consumers rights, but a consumer must also play his own part. These are his consumer responsibilities, and all four statements are among them.
A. Assert yourself to ensure that you get a fair deal. — Correct. A consumer should speak up and insist on a fair deal instead of quietly accepting what the seller gives.
B. Be honest in your dealings. — Correct. The consumer should buy only legal goods and services and should not support unfair practices such as black-marketing and hoarding.
C. Buy only standardized goods as they provide quality assurance. — Correct. Marks such as ISI on electrical goods, FPO on food products and Hallmark on jewellery show that the product meets set standards.
D. Respect the environment. Avoid waste, littering and contributing to pollution. — Correct. A responsible consumer also cares for the society and the environment he lives in.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Consumer Responsibilities … (ii) Buy only standardised goods as they provide quality assurance. Thus, look for ISI mark on electrical goods, FPO mark on food products, Hallmark on jewelry, etc.” “(v) Assert yourself to ensure that you get a fair deal.” “(vi) Be honest in your dealings. Choose only from legal goods and services and discourage unscrupulous practices like black-marketing, hoarding, etc.” “(x) Respect the environment. Avoid waste, littering and contributing to pollution.” |