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Question

The Consumers Protection Act, 1886 of India does not provide for the right to:

  1. Access to a variety of goods and services at competitive prices
  2. Consumer education
  3. Concessional rates for goods and services for weaker sections of the society
  4. Protection against the marketing of goods and services which are hazardous to life and property

Answer:

Option C: Concessional rates for goods and services for weaker sections of the society

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Concessional rates for goods and services for weaker sections of the society”.

Consumer Protection Act, 1986 of India does not explicitly provide for the right to concessional rates for goods and services for weaker sections of the society.