Question

Which of the following is a right of the consumer under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

• A. Right to Profit
• B. Right to be Informed
• C. Right to Dictate Price
• D. Right to Monopolize

Hint:

Consumer Rights:
• Safety
• Information
• Choice
• Hearing
• Redressal
• Education

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Concept: The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 protects consumers against unfair trade practices and exploitation. The Act grants several important rights to consumers.

Step 1: Understand the rights available to consumers.
Major consumer rights include:
• Right to Safety
• Right to be Informed
• Right to Choose
• Right to be Heard
• Right to Seek Redressal
• Right to Consumer Education

Step 2: Understand the Right to be Informed.
Consumers must receive complete and accurate information regarding:
• Quality
• Quantity
• Purity
• Standard
• Price
• Ingredients
• Manufacturing and expiry dates This enables consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.

Step 3: Apply the concept.
Among the options provided, only "Right to be Informed" is an officially recognized consumer right. \[ \boxed{\text{Right to be Informed}} \] Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{\text{Option (B)}} \]