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Anita is preparing a comparison of the advisory councils under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Which statement is correct?

The District Council is established by the State Government for each district and is chaired by the Collector. It is advisory and must meet at least twice a year. The State Council advises only within its State, and the Central Council's section sets no minimum meetings.

  1. AThe District Council is established by the State Government and chaired by the Collector of the districtCorrect
  2. BThe District Council is established by the Central Government and chaired by the Minister-in-charge of Consumer Affairs
  3. CThe State Council's object is to render advice on consumer rights throughout India
  4. DThe Central Council must meet at least two times every year as stated in Section 3

Explanation

Under Section 8, the State Government establishes a District Council for every district, chaired by the Collector. The State Council's advice relates to consumer rights within the State (Section 7). Section 3 as given does not prescribe a minimum number of meetings for the Central Council; the two-meeting rule appears for State and District Councils.

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