Question

Which of the following is NOT a consumer responsibility?

• A. Consumer should read all the information given on the brochure/label
• B. Consumer should be honest in all their dealings and must pay for all their purchases
• C. Consumer should keep receipts and relevant documents of purchase
• D. Consumer should avoid buying products with standardisation marks

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In the context of consumer responsibilities in Home Science, consumers are expected to act ethically and informedly in their purchasing decisions. Here is a breakdown of the responsibilities:

• Consumers should read all the information given on the brochure/label to make informed decisions about products they purchase.
• Consumers should be honest in all their dealings and pay for all their purchases, ensuring fair trade practices.
• Consumers should keep receipts and relevant documents of purchase to track their spending and for future reference in case of returns or complaints.
• Consumers are typically encouraged to buy products with standardisation marks, as these marks indicate compliance with certain quality and safety standards.

Based on the analysis, the responsibility not expected of consumers is: Consumers should avoid buying products with standardisation marks.

Thus, the correct choice here, which does not align with typical consumer responsibilities, is: Consumer should avoid buying products with standardisation marks.

Answer 2

Consumer responsibility includes reading the information provided on product labels, being honest in transactions, and keeping receipts for proof of purchase.

However, standardisation marks (such as ISI, AGMARK, etc.) indicate that a product adheres to recognized safety and quality standards. Avoiding products with these marks would be against consumer rights, as it would limit access to safe, high-quality products.

Therefore, option (D) is the correct answer, as avoiding standardized products is not a responsibility, but rather a disservice to consumer interests.