15 MCQ on World Consumer Rights Day with answers

World Consumer Rights Day is observed on March 15th every year. It aims to raise awareness about consumer rights and promote consumer protection worldwide. This day emphasizes the importance of fair and ethical business practices, the right to safety, information, choice, and the right to be heard for all consumers. Here are some multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge about World Consumer Rights Day.

MCQs:

1. 1-What date is observed as World Consumer Rights Day?

   • a) March 1st
   • b) March 15th
   • c) April 1st
   • d) June 10th
   • Answer: b) March 15th

2. 2-Which of the following is NOT one of the fundamental consumer rights?

   • a) Right to safety
   • b) Right to privacy
   • c) Right to information
   • d) Right to be heard
   • Answer: b) Right to privacy

3. 3-World Consumer Rights Day aims to promote:

   • a) Business monopolies
   • b) Consumer protection
   • c) Unfair trade practices
   • d) Corporate secrecy
   • Answer: b) Consumer protection

4. 4-Consumer rights include the right to:

   • a) Exploitative pricing
   • b) Unsafe products
   • c) Misleading advertising
   • d) Fair treatment in the marketplace
   • Answer: d) Fair treatment in the marketplace

5. 5-Which organization is actively involved in promoting World Consumer Rights Day?

   • a) United Nations (UN)
   • b) World Trade Organization (WTO)
   • c) World Health Organization (WHO)
   • d) Consumers International (CI)
   • Answer: d) Consumers International (CI)

6. 6-The theme for World Consumer Rights Day 2023 was:

   • a) Sustainable consumption
   • b) Digital rights
   • c) Ethical manufacturing
   • d) Access to healthcare
   • Answer: b) Digital rights

7. 7-Which country was the host for the first-ever World Consumer Rights Day in 1983?

   • a) Switzerland
   • b) United States
   • c) Germany
   • d) India
   • Answer: c) Germany

8. 8-Consumer rights advocate for the right to seek redress when:

   • a) Products are unreasonably priced
   • b) Products are advertised truthfully
   • c) Products are unsafe
   • d) Products are in high demand
   • Answer: c) Products are unsafe

9. 9-The right to information ensures consumers have access to:

   • a) Only basic product details
   • b) Comprehensive information about products and services
   • c) Information only after purchase
   • d) Information limited to advertisements
   • Answer: b) Comprehensive information about products and services

10. 10-Which of the following is NOT a component of consumer rights?

    • a) Right to choose
    • b) Right to equality
    • c) Right to safety
    • d) Right to be informed
    • Answer: b) Right to equality

11. 11-World Consumer Rights Day primarily focuses on empowering:

    • a) Corporations
    • b) Governments
    • c) Consumers
    • d) NGOs
    • Answer: c) Consumers

12. 12-Which UN agency plays a significant role in advocating for consumer rights globally?

    • a) UNESCO
    • b) UNICEF
    • c) UNDP
    • d) UNCTAD
    • Answer: d) UNCTAD

13. 13-One of the aims of World Consumer Rights Day is to highlight the importance of:

    • a) Overconsumption
    • b) Corporate profits
    • c) Sustainable consumption
    • d) Ignoring consumer needs
    • Answer: c) Sustainable consumption

14. 14-Consumer rights include protection against:

    • a) Limited choices
    • b) Access to unsafe products
    • c) Unfair competition
    • d) Transparent pricing
    • Answer: c) Unfair competition

15. 15-Which international treaty supports consumer rights by setting guidelines for product safety?

    • a) Kyoto Protocol
    • b) Paris Agreement
    • c) Montreal Protocol
    • d) United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection
    • Answer: d) United Nations Guidelines for Consumer Protection