SSC Stenographer 2022 PYQ — Question 144

SSC Stenographer - 17 Nov 2022 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q144

MRTP Act was enacted in 1969 to ensure that the operation of the economic system 
does not result in the concentration of economic power in hands of few. The full form 
of MRTP is _________. 
 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practice.

  • MRTP stands for the "Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act." Enacted in 1969, this legislation aimed to curb monopolistic and restrictive trade practices in India, preventing the concentration of economic power among a few dominant entities. The primary objectives were to foster fair competition and safeguard consumer interests.