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In India, the Consumer Movement originated as a social force.

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The statement is true.
Rampant food shortages, hoarding, black marketing, and adulteration in edible oil and food require a consumer movement. They also received government funding to educate consumers about their rights.There were many malpractices prevalent in the marketplace by sellers and manufacturers. They cheat and betray consumers by adulterating or selling products at higher prices, engaging in illegal and unfair trade practises like hoarding and black marketing, etc. There was no legal system available to protect consumers from these unfair practices. In India, a consumer movement has finally arisen to promote and protect consumers and their rights from these malpractices.

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