Correct Answer: 24 December
Subject: 2025
Explanation: <p><strong>Key Fact:</strong> National Consumer Rights Day is observed in India on 24 December because on this day in 1986, the historic Consumer Protection Act, 1986 received the assent of the President of India.</p><p><strong>Additional Info:</strong> It aims to highlight the eight basic consumer rights and spread awareness regarding consumer courts and redressal against adulteration, misleading advertisements, and unfair trade practices. Note that 'World Consumer Rights Day' is celebrated globally on 15 March.</p><p><strong>Why the other options are wrong:</strong> 15 March is World Consumer Rights Day; 31 October is National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas); 26 January is Republic Day.</p><p><strong>Exam Trick:</strong> National Consumer Day = 24 December; World Consumer Day = 15 March.</p><p><strong>Final Answer:</strong> 24 December</p>