Question

Your mother bought 2 kg of potatoes, but when she weighed them at home, they were less than that. Mention four ways through which the shopkeepers generally cheat their customers. Tell her at least six buying tips which can safeguard her from such frauds in future.

Answer 1

Ways in which shopkeepers cheat consumers

a. Use defective weights and measures

b. Adulteration

c. Lack of quality products

d. Price variation

e. Misleading packing

Tips:

1 Become aware of rights and responsibilities

2 Choose intelligently

3 Demand safe and reliable products at a reasonable price.

4 Read labels properly

5 Do not buy loose food stuffs

6 Always buy from reputed shops

7 Take action when faced with a problem 8 Always demand for bills