Consumer Protection Act — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

1 and 3 is the correct answer to “A gas distributor insisted his customer to buy gas stove from him as a condition to give gas connection. It is held to be: 1. Unfair Trade Practice as there is a compulsion. 2. Restrictive Trade Practice as it amounts to a tying clause. 3. Unfair Trade Practice as the condition insists on purchasing something against the wishes of the customer. Select the correct answer using the given below:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

30 days is the correct answer to “In case any party is not satisfied with National Commission decision, in how many days the party can appeal to the Supreme Court”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Wrong is the correct answer to “Ethics are concerned with right and . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

The Supreme Court is the correct answer to “An Appeal Against Order Passed under Section 27 of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 by the National Commission lies in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

State Commission has power to transfer a pending complaint from a District Forum to another in the same State is the correct answer to “Which of the following statement is correct in relation to Consumer Courts”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

(1), (2), (3) and (4) are correct is the correct answer to “Which of the following statements are correct in relation to 'administrative control' of forums and commission under Section 24-B of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986? (1) National Commission shall have administrative control over all State Commissions. (2) National Commission shall call for the periodical return of 'pendency of cases' before the State Commissions. (3) State Commission shall have administrative control over all district forums. (4) State Commission can issue instructions to district forums to furnish English translation of judgements written in any language. Choose the correct answer from the given below:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

2 years from the date on which the cause of action has arisen is the correct answer to “Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, a complaint has to be filed in Consumer Forum within”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

His legal heir or representative is the correct answer to “In case of death of a consumer who can prefer compliant under Section 2(1)(b) of Consumer Protection Act 1986”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

This Act shall override the provisions of Sale of Goods Act is the correct answer to “Which of the following is not correct in relation to the Consumer Protection Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

30 days is the correct answer to “In case of aggrieved party is not satisfied, in how many days the party can appeal to the National Commission”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Lucknow Development Authority v. M. K. Gupta is the correct answer to “In which of the following case, the Supreme Court held that the public authority providing services or goods as per the definition under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 must be held liable to pay adequate compensation to the consumer for harassment or mental agony or oppression caused to him for capricious exercise of power and the money could then be recovered from the erring public officials”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Right to be heard is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . provides the consumer to approach the government and public bodies when decisions and policies are made, which can hamper consumer interests.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

All Goods and Services is the correct answer to “Consumer Protection Act is significant to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Two year from the date of cause of action is the correct answer to “Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, the limitation period for filing a complaint in District Forum is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

A dispute relating to service conditions or retrial benefits of a government servant is the correct answer to “Which of the following disputes cannot be raised before the Consumer Forum”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Y & Co. is not liable as they had given specific instructions to "wash before use" and it was the responsibility of the consumer to comply with the same is the correct answer to “Principle: A manufacturer is liable to pay compensation to a consumer for any harm or damage caused due to a defect in the product. Factual Situation: X purchased a banian from Y & Co. Before rushing for an interview he wore the new banian. When he was called in for the interview his entire body was itching. Throughout the interview he was embarrassed as he was repeatedly scratching his body. After the interview he rushed to a dermatologist, who diagnosed it as dermatitis due to the presence of some chemical present in the banian. The Doctor brought to his attention a warning strip in the banian "Wash before use". He obviously lost the job due to his clumsy behaviour at the interview. X sues Y & Co. for compensation.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Customer's friend is the correct answer to “Who among the following cannot be a complainant under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

30 is the correct answer to “Any appeal against a forum must be done in a higher forum within . . . . . . . days”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

A hospital which renders free service to some patients and paid service to some others is covered under the definition of service, as the patients who receive free service are the beneficiaries of the service hired by the patients who pay for the service is the correct answer to “The Supreme Court in Indian Medical Association v. V. P. Shantha, (1995) 6 SCC 651, has held that:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

One consumer and not more than one consumer is the correct answer to “Who among the following cannot file a complaint before the District Forum under Section 12 of the Consumer Protection Act”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

30 days is the correct answer to “If a customer is not satisfied with the order of district forum. In how many days he/she can appeal to State Commission”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

(1), (2), (3) and (4) is the correct answer to “As per section 2(1)(c) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, "complaint" means any allegation in writing made by a complain-rant that a trader or service provider has charged for the goods or service a price in excess of the price (1) Fixed by or under any law for the time being in force (2) Displayed on the goods or any package containing such goods (3) Displayed on the price list exhibited by him (4) Agreed between the parties;”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Both (1) and (2) is the correct answer to “As per section 2(1)(nnn) of Consumer Protection Act 1986, 'restrictive trade practice' include (1) Delay beyond the period agreed to by a trader in supply of goods or in providing the services which has led to rise in the price (2) Any trade practice which requires a consumer to buy, hire or avail of any goods or services as condition precedent to buying, hiring or availing of other goods or services:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

None of the above is the correct answer to “Which of the following forum can reappoint the same person as to its member”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Presented is the correct answer to “The rights of consumers as per consumer protection Act does not include right to be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Indian Medical Association v. V. P. Shantha is the correct answer to “The Supreme Court brought services provided by medical professionals within the ambit of Consumer Protection Act, 1986 in the case of:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Judge of a High Court is the correct answer to “The President of the State CDRC shall be a person who is or has been a”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Public Interest Litigation is the correct answer to “Under . . . . . . . scheme any person can move to court of law in the interest of the society.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

10 is the correct answer to “How many non-official members can be nominated by the Central Government to the State Consumer Protection Council.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

District forum is the correct answer to “Consumer disputes redressal agencies are working on three different levels. (1) National Commision, (2) State Commission (3)”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

35 is the correct answer to “Under this act, the minimum age of forum member of a district forum should be”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Restricted trade practices is the correct answer to “When the seller manipulates the price, it is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Section 193 and 228 is the correct answer to “Every proceeding before the District Forum shall be deemed to be a judicial proceeding within the meaning of sections . . . . . . . . and of the Indian Code (45 of 1860).”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Purity or Standard is the correct answer to “Deffect under Consumer Protection Act 2019 means”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

The Supreme Court is the correct answer to “An appeal against an order made by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission lies to:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

One is the correct answer to “The Central Council shall convene at least . . . . . . . meeting in every year.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Five years or up to the age of seventy years, whichever is earlier is the correct answer to “Every member of the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission holds office for a term of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

All of the above is the correct answer to “In which of the forum there is compulsion that a female should be a member of the forum”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

All the above is the correct answer to “Which one of the following is known as Consumer Disputes Redressal Agency”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.

Under a contract for personal service is the correct answer to “Under the Consumer Protection Act, 1986, "service" include service of any description which is made available to a potential user:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Consumer Protection Act.