Question

Identify the unfair trade practices followed by some shopkeepers.

• A. Reducing the quantity
• B. Passing false information
• C. Selling products at listed price
• D. Adulterating food items and beverages

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Adulterating food items and beverages

The ways in which consumers can be exploited are as follows:
1. Giving false information
2. Selling adulterated food items
3. Selling electronic goods lacking proper safety norms
4. Charging more than listed price
5. Selling substandard goods
6. Indulging in unfair trade practices.

There is a need for rules and regulations to ensure protection for consumers as exploitation in the marketplace happens in different ways.