Answer:
The
following functions of consumer organization protect consumers against
exploitation
(i) Consumer organisations create
awareness amongst people about their rights. Till the 1970s, consumer
organisations were largely engaged in writing articles and holding exhibitions.
(ii) They formed consumer groups to look into the malpractices in ration
shops and overcrowding in the road passenger transport.
(iii) The consumer movement in. India has led to the formation
of various organisations locally known as consumer forums or consumer
protection councils They guide consumers on how to file cases in the consumer
courts.
(iv) On many occasions, they also represent individual consumers
in the consumer courts.
(v) These voluntary organisations also receive financial support
from the government for creating awareness among the people
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