Question

Identify the reasons behind consumer exploitation.

• A. Satisfactory sales
• B. Ignorance of consumers
• C. Lack of legal knowledge
• D. Lack of consumer awareness

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C), (D)

Lack of consumer awareness

A consumer is exploited because of the following reasons:

a) Ignorance of consumers about exploitation prevents him/her from addressing the issues.
b) A lack of legal knowledge prevents consumers from seeking redressal.
c) A lack of consumer awareness refrains the consumer from voicing the issue.
d) Unsatisfactory sales leading to losses and by exploitation producers to increase their profits.