Question

Vijay, a vegetable vendor, uses worn-out weights while selling his vegetables. For instance, the 1 kg weight that he has, actually weighs only 850 grams. Knowing all this, he doesn't replace the weights with new ones because he is gaining profit right now.
Based on the scenario, which of the following might be true?

• A. He is involved in unfair trade practices.
• B. He has the right to sell his vegetables however he wants to.
• C. He is violating the rights of the customers by doing so.
• D. He is incurring losses by selling the products using such practices.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

He is violating the rights of the customers by doing so.

There are many unfair trade practices through which the consumers are exploited. An unfair trade practice means adopting unfair methods or deceptive practices for promoting any sale, use or supply of any goods and services in the market.

Some unfair practices that the sellers practise:

They may manipulate the weights and measures they use.
They may charge the customers exorbitant prices.
Furthermore, they may sell faulty equipment to the customers and many more such practices.