Question

In India, several consumer organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers' ________.

• A. right
• B. interest
• C. both a and b
• D. none of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B interest

In India, several consumer organizations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been set up for the protection and promotion of consumers' interest.

Non-governmental organizations are non-profit organizations which aim at promoting the welfare of people.NGOs have a constitution of their own and are free from government interference.Educating the general public about consumer rights by organizing training programmes, seminars and workshops is a function of NGO.Filing complaints in appropriate consumer courts on behalf of the consumers is a function of NGO.Providing legal assistance to consumers by way of providing aid, legal service etc. in seeking legal remedy is one of the functions of NGO.Encouraging consumers to strongly protest and take an action against unscrupulous, exploitative and unfair trade practices of sellers is a function of the NGO.Publishing periodicals and other publications to impart knowledge about consumer problems, legal reporting, reliefs available and other matters of interests is a function of NGO.The functions of the NGOs are:

a) Educating the general public about consumer rights

b) Publishing periodicals and other publications

c) Carrying out comparative testing of consumer products