Question

Bhuvan saw an advertisement in the newspaper regarding a steam iron and ordered for the purchase of the same to shopkeeper. What will be his responsibilities as a consumer so that he should not be exploited by the shopkeeper?

Write any four such responsibilities.

Answer 1

Following are the responsibility of Bhuvan- (any four)

• The Responsibility to be aware of the quality and safety of goods and services before purchasing.
  
• The Responsibility to gather all the information and facts available about a product or service as well as to keep abreast of changes and innovations in the marketplace.
  
• The Responsibility to Think Independently and make choices about well considered needs and wants.
  
• The Responsibility to Speak Out, to inform manufacturers and governments of needs and wants.
  
• The Responsibility to Complain and inform business and other consumers of dissatisfaction with a product or service in a fair and honest manner.
  
• The Responsibility to be an Ethical Consumer and to be fair by not engaging in dishonest practices which cost all consumers money.
  
• The Responsibility to Respect the Environment and avoid waste, littering and contribution to pollution.