Question

Which Act was passed to protect consumers from hoarding and black marketing?

• A. Essential Commodities Act of 1955
• B. Weights and Measures Act of 1976
• C. Agriculture Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, of 1937
• D. Sale of Goods Act of 1930

Answer 1

The correct option is A Essential Commodities Act of 1955

Several Acts were passed to protect consumers from exploitation. For instance, the Essential Commodities Act of 1955 was passed to protect consumers from supernormal profit, hoarding, and black marketing.