Which of the following are advantages of e-commerce for consumers? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.They save time by visiting websites instead of going to shops.

2.They have a much lower risk of their credit card numbers being intercepted.

3.They can choose from any seller across the world.

4.They can shop irrespective of their location, time or situation.

A1, 4 only

B2, 3 only

C1, 3, 4 only ✓ Correct

D1, 2, 3, 4

Correct answer: (C) 1, 3, 4 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is true, since browsing websites instead of travelling to shops saves the consumer time.

Statement 2 is false, because online card numbers face a higher, not lower, risk of interception.

Statement 3 is true, as buyers can choose from any seller anywhere in the world.

Statement 4 is true, since shopping is possible regardless of location, time or situation.

This leaves Statements 1, 3 and 4 as genuine consumer advantages.

E-commerce also offers easy price comparison and round-the-clock availability.

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