Consumer Protection Law Quiz

You see an advertisement for a product with a misleading celebrity endorsement. This might violate the right to:

• Safety

  nd

  
  

• Accurate advertising

• Replacement of faulty goods

• Choose a different brand

What does Consumer Protection Law aim to ensure regarding advertising?

Deceptive advertising practices

• Deceptive advertising practices

  
  

•  Minimal advertising

• No advertising allowed

• Advertising without restrictions

Which of the following is NOT typically considered a remedy available to consumers under consumer protection laws?

• Monetary damages

  
  

• Injunctive relief

• Criminal prosecution of businesses

• Rescission of contract

In India, which government body is primarily responsible for enforcing consumer protection laws at the national level?

• Ministry of Commerce and Industry

  
  

• Consumer Affairs Department

• National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)

• Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Under the Consumer Protection Act of India, which forum is responsible for adjudicating disputes involving claims up to Rs. 1 crore?

• District Consumer Disputes Redressal Forum

  
  

• State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

• National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

• High Court

Which provision of the Consumer Protection Act of India deals with the right to seek redressal against unfair trade practices or restrictive trade practices?

• Section 2

  
  

• Section 10

• Section 11

• Section 7

What is the maximum penalty for a manufacturer or trader found guilty of selling adulterated or misbranded products under the Consumer Protection Act of India?

• Imprisonment for up to 5 years

• Fine up to Rs. 10,000

• Fine up to Rs. 50,000

• Imprisonment for life

  
  

Which regulatory authority oversees advertising standards in India to ensure they comply with consumer protection laws?

• Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)

• Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

• Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)

  
  

• Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

What is the maximum compensation that can be awarded to consumers by the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) in India?

• Rs. 1 lakh

  
  

• Rs. 20 lakhs

• Rs. 10 lakhs

• No limit

What legal principle, enshrined in the Consumer Protection Act of India, mandates that goods and services offered to consumers must be of satisfactory quality and fit for purpose?

• Doctrine of strict liability

  
  

• Doctrine of implied warranty

•  Doctrine of privity of contract

• Doctrine of caveat emptor