Question

Q4. Consider the following statements with reference to the Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 which was in news recently
1. As per the bill, Celebrities endorsing misleading ads will have to pay penalty of up to Rs 50 lakh and serve a ban of up to three years.
2. One of the major objective of the bill is to crack down on misleading advertisements.
3. The bill seeks to set up a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)
Identify the correct statements from the codes below

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 1 and 2
• C. c) 2 and 3
• D. d) 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D d) 1, 2 and 3

The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018:
1. Celebrities endorsing misleading ads will have to pay penalty of up to Rs 50 lakh and serve a ban of up to three years.
2. One of the major objective of the bill is to crack down on misleading advertisements.
The bill seeks to set up a Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA).