What were the main conditions in India during the 1960s that made consumers feel the need to organise themsel…

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What were the main conditions in India during the 1960s that made consumers feel the need to organise themselves into a movement?

Accepted Answer

## Model Answer In the 1960s, rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, and adulteration of food and edible oil compelled consumers in India to organise themselves into a movement. Source: Consumer Movement, Chapter 5 ## Explanation The examiner expects you to name the specific conditions mentioned in the textbook — food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, and adulteration. Avoid vague answers like "unfair practices." Since it is 1 mark, one crisp sentence listing these conditions is sufficient.

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