Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Consumer Protection

Question:
Which of the following regulations provide protection to consumers?
Options:
The Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976
The Competition Act, 2002
The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986
All of the above
Correct Answer:
All of the above
Explanation:
Legal Protection to Consumers: The Indian legal framework consists of a number of regulations which provide protection to consumers. These include (i) The Consumer Protection Act, 1986, (ii) The Indian Contract Act, 1872, (iii) The Sale of Goods Act, 1930, (iv) The Essential Commodities Act,1955, (v) The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937, (vi) The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954, (vii) The Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976, (viii) The Trade Marks Act, 1999, (ix) The Competition Act, 2002, (x) The Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986.