Explanation : Objectives of the Competition Act 2002 are: 1. To protect the interests of the consumers by providing them good products and services at reasonable prices. 2. To promote healthy competition in the Indian market. 3. To prevent the interests of the smaller companies or prevent the ab use of dominant position in the market. 4. To prevent those practices which have adverse impact on competition in the Indian markets. 5. To ensure freedom of trade in Indian markets. 6. To regulate the operation and activities of combinations (acquisitions, mergers and amalgamation).