Question

What efforts were taken by consumer organizations in the 1970s?

Answer 1

Answer:

In India, the Consumer Movement originated as a ‘social force' for protecting and promoting consumers against unethical and unfair trade practices. The consumer movement was organized in the 1960s because of the continuous emergence of the rampant food shortage, hoarding, black marketing, adulteration of food and edible oil. Till 1970's the consumer movement was largely engaged in the writing articles and holding exhibition. They formed the consumer group into look after the malpractices that is taking place in the ration shops and overcrowding in road transport. This led to the upsurge in the number of consumer groups in India.

Answer 2

Answer:

consumer organisations are made for the protection of consumers.