Question

Spurious goods under the provisions of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 imply:

• A. Such goods and services which are of poor quality
• B. Such goods and services which are claimed to be genuine but they are actually not so
• C. Such goods and services which might be stolen in nature
• D. Such goods and services which are not usable in nature

Hint:

Remember: Spurious = fake/duplicate, Defective = poor quality.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding “spurious goods.”
Spurious goods are those that are falsely claimed as genuine products, though in reality, they are counterfeit, duplicate, or fake.
Step 2: Differentiation.
- Poor quality goods (a) = defective goods, not spurious.
- Stolen goods (c) and unusable goods (d) are not covered under the Consumer Protection Act’s definition of spurious goods.
Step 3: Conclusion.
Hence, option (b) is correct.