As a responsible consumer what should be kept in mind from the following options?
(A) To pay for damages in appropriate circumstances
(B) Read the labels carefully
(C) Not to offer hazardous goods for sale
(D) Learn about the risk associated with products and services, follow manufacturer's instruction
(E) To pay reasonable amount of compensation for any loss or injury
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → (B) and (D) Only
(A) To pay for damages in appropriate circumstances — Not a consumer responsibility (Incorrect). Paying for damages caused by a faulty product is a duty of the seller or manufacturer, not of the buyer.
(B) Read the labels carefully — A consumer responsibility (Correct). A consumer should read labels carefully to know the price, net weight, manufacturing and expiry dates.
(C) Not to offer hazardous goods for sale — Not a consumer responsibility (Incorrect). Only a seller offers goods for sale. Keeping dangerous goods off the market is the seller’s duty.
(D) Learn about the risk associated with products and services, follow manufacturer’s instruction — A consumer responsibility (Correct). The consumer should know the risks and use the product safely.
(E) To pay reasonable amount of compensation for any loss or injury — Not a consumer responsibility (Incorrect). Compensation for loss or injury is paid to the consumer by the seller. It is a relief the consumer can get, not his duty.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Consumer Responsibilities … A consumer should keep in mind the following responsibilities while purchasing, using and consuming goods and services — …” “(iii) Learn about the risks associated with products and services, follow manufacturer’s instructions and use the products safely. |