Explain the ‘Right to Seek Redressal’ with an example.
Under the ‘Right to Seek Redressal’, consumers have the right to seek redressal against trade practices of exploitation and seek a fair settlement of the genuine grievances. They can seek redressal through consumer courts functioning at district, state and national levels and may get compensation from a manufacturer/trader if any harm is done.
Example: Suresh sent an urgent courier to his brother living in another city. However, the courier did not reach on time which resulted in some financial loss to both Suresh and his brother. Thus, Suresh filed a case against the courier company in the consumer court.
Which were the two types of demands mentioned by Gandhi in his letter to Viceroy Irwin on 31 January 1930? Why was the abolition of ‘salt tax’ the most stirring demand? Explain.
Explain any three measures taken by the British government to repress the movement started against the Rowlatt Act.
Why was the decade of 1830s known as great economic hardship in Europe? Explain any three reasons.
‘Cheap and affordable credit is essential for poor households both in rural and urban areas’. In the light of the above statement, explain the social and economic values attached to it.
How are means of transport and communication complementary to each other? Explain with three examples.
How are local companies benefitted by collaborating with multinational corporations? Explain with examples.
Why is India not able to perform to her full potential in iron and steel production? Explain any three reasons.
