Indian Consumer Protection Act (COPRA)
Questions about India's Consumer Protection Act 1986 (COPRA) including consumer rights, jurisdiction of District/State/National Commissions, definitions, and procedural requirements.
Questions
If a complainant is not satisfied with the decision of National Commission, he can appeal against it at the
- District Forum
- State Commission
- National Commission
- Supreme Court
Time limit to appeal in a higher commission is
- 7 days
- 15 days
- 30 days
- 45 days
World Consumer Day is celebrated on
- 15 March
- 24 December
- 15 April
- 30 January
In which year were medical services brought under the COPRA by the Supreme Court of India?
- 1947
- 1952
- 1986
- 1995
National Consumer Day is celebrated on
- 15 March
- 24 December
- 15 April
- 30 January
Complains for compensations up to 20 lakh can be filed at the
- District Forum
- State Commission
- National Commission
- Supreme Court
Complains for compensations of more than 20 lakh, but up to 1 crore can be filed at the
- District Forum
- State Commission
- National Commission
- Supreme Court
A dentist is not liable under CPA when
- he is providing totally free service
- he is providing both free and charged services
- payment is made by insurance company
- None of these
Which of the following is/are the right(s) of a consumer?
- Right to safety
- Right to be informed
- Right to seek redressal of grievances
- All of the above
Complains for compensations of more than 1 crore can be filed at the
- District Forum
- State Commission
- National Commission
- Supreme Court
Section 2(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 defines the term “consumer”. It says ‘consumer’ means any person
- who has promised to pay a consideration partly or fully under any system of deferred payment
- who is an applicant for a passport
- who is an applicant for a ration card
- who is the beneficiary of municipal services
Which of the following is not a duty of a consumer under CPA?
- Respect environment
- Ready to lodge complaints
- Be honest
- None of these
Which of the following cannot be termed as ‘consumer’ under CPA?
- An applicant for a passport
- An applicant for a ration card
- The beneficiaries of municipal services
- All of the above