Which of the following pairs of a term and its meaning under the Cons…

The correct answer is Option (4) → Spurious goods – Goods that are falsely claimed to be genuine

Option (1) Defect – Any fault, imperfection or shortcoming in quality in relation to any service — Incorrect. A fault or shortcoming in relation to a service is a deficiency. A defect is the same kind of fault in goods or a product.

Option (2) Spurious goods – Goods with a fault or inadequacy in their manner of performance — Incorrect. A fault or inadequacy in the manner of performance of goods is a defect. Spurious goods may work well; what makes them spurious is a false claim.

Option (3) Deficiency – Any fault, imperfection or shortcoming in quality in relation to goods or a product — Incorrect. A fault in relation to goods or a product is a defect. The word deficiency is used for a fault in a service.

Option (4) Spurious goods – Goods that are falsely claimed to be genuine — Correct. Spurious goods are goods that are falsely claimed to be genuine. A fake copy sold under the name of a known brand is an example.

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