1. What is the minimum age to be appointed as the member of consumer dispute redressal forum/commission

 (a) 35
(b) 40
(c) 25
(d) 20


2. What are the qualifications to be appointed as the member of the consumer dispute redressal forum/commission

 (i) be not less than thirty-five years of age
(ii) possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university
(iii) be persons of ability, integrity and standing

 Codes:

 (a) (i) & (ii) 
(b) (i) & (iii)
(c) (ii) & (iii)
(d) (i), (ii) & (iii)


 3. For appointing as member of the consumer dispute redressal forum/ commission, at least .................. years experience in dealing with problems relating to economics, law, commerce, accountancy, industry, public affairs or administration is required?

 (a) 15 years
(b) 5 years
(c) 10 years 
(d) 7 years



4. A person shall be disqualified for appointment as a member of the consumer dispute redressal forum/commission if he

 (i)  has been convicted and sentenced to imprisonment for an offence which involves moral turpitude
(ii)  is an undischarged insolvent
(iii)  is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court
(iv)  has been removed or dismissed from the service of the Government or a body corporate owned or controlled by the Government
(v)  has such financial or other interest as is likely to affect prejudicially the discharge by him of his functions as a member

 Codes:

(a) Only (i) & (iii)
(b) Only (i), (ii) & (iv)
(c) Only (ii), (iv) & (v)
(d) All the above



5. Who is the Chairman of the selection committee constituted for appointing chairman and members of the District Forum (CDRF)?
(a) President of the State Commission  
(b) Chief Justice of the High Court
(c) Secretary in charge of the Department dealing with consumer affairs in the State   
(d) Minister in charge of the Department dealing with consumer affairs in the State


 6. Which of the following are the member of the  selection committee constituted for appointing chairman and members of the District Forum (CDRF)?

 (i)  Minister in charge of the Department dealing with consumer affairs in the State
(ii) Secretary in charge of the Department dealing with consumer affairs in the State
(iii) Secretary, Law Department of the State 

Codes:
    
(a) (i) & (ii) 
(b) (ii) & (iii) 
(c) (i) & (iii) 
(d) (i), (ii) & (iii) 


 7. In the absence of the President of the State Commission, who will act as Chairman of the Selection Committee constituted for appointing chairman and members of the District Forum (CDRF)?

(a) Minister in charge of the Department dealing with consumer affairs in the State
(b) The Chief Justice of the High Court
(c) A sitting Judge of that High Court nominated by the Chief Justice of the High Court  
(d) Secretary in charge of the Department dealing with consumer affairs in the State



8. The salary or honorarium and other allowances payable to the members of the District Forum shall be  be prescribed by ....................

 (a) The Governor of the State
(b) The National Commission
(c) The Central Government
(d) The State Government



9. Every member of the District Forum shall hold office for a term of ............. 

 (a) Five years or up to the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier
(b) Six years or up to the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier
(c) Five years or up to the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier
(d) Six  years or up to the age of sixty seven years, whichever is earlier



10.The District Forum shall have jurisdiction to entertain complaints where the value of the goods or services and the compensation claimed does not exceed ..................... rupees

 (a) 50 lakhs
(b) 20 lakhs
(c) 10 lakhs
(d) 5 lakhs



 More MCQs on Consumer Protection Act 1986