Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Business Studies

Chapter

Consumer Protection

Question:

The term "Caveat Emptor" means:

Options:

Let the seller beware

Let the buyer beware

Let the producer beware

Let the distributor beware

Correct Answer:

Let the buyer beware

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (2) → Let the buyer beware

  • Caveat Emptor is a Latin term meaning “Let the buyer beware.”

  • It implies that the buyer is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before purchase.

  • Modern consumer protection laws, however, have shifted focus towards “Caveat Venditor” (Let the seller beware) to safeguard consumer interests.