Which of the following is not a Right of a Consumer?

The correct answer is Option (4) → To read labels carefully so as to have information about prices, net weight, manufacturing and expiry dates, etc.

• Option (1) Freedom to access a variety of products at competitive prices. — A right of a consumer (Incorrect). This is the right to be assured: marketers should offer a wide range of products, and the consumer should be free to choose among them.

• Option (2) To get relief against unfair trade practice or restrictive trade practices or unscrupulous exploitation. — A right of a consumer (Incorrect). This is the right to seek redressal, through replacement of the product, removal of the defect or compensation.

• Option (3) To have complete information about the product he intends to buy including its ingredients, date of manufacture, price, quantity, directions for use, etc. — A right of a consumer (Incorrect). This is the right to be informed, which is why the law requires this information on the package.

• Option (4) To read labels carefully so as to have information about prices, net weight, manufacturing and expiry dates, etc. — Not a right of a consumer (Correct). This is a consumer responsibility. The seller must print the information (the right to be informed), but reading it is the consumer’s own duty.