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This section includes 2331 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your UGC-NET knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1901. |
……….requires cradle –to –cradle logistics |
| A. | quality |
| B. | inventory reduction |
| C. | life cycle support |
| D. | responsiveness. |
| Answer» D. responsiveness. | |
| 1902. |
Proper definition and communication of logistics…………objective are prerequisites for the development,implementation,administration,and controlof logistic system design. |
| A. | strategic |
| B. | operational |
| C. | managerial |
| D. | technical |
| Answer» C. managerial | |
| 1903. |
The managing change by developing a cohesive environment in theorganization is included in …………….stage of strategic planning process. |
| A. | corporate vision |
| B. | logistic strategic analysis |
| C. | logistic planning |
| D. | managing change |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1904. |
The effective implementation of logistic strategy includes in………… stage. |
| A. | corporate vision |
| B. | logistic strategic analysis |
| C. | logistic planning |
| D. | managing change |
| Answer» D. managing change | |
| 1905. |
Strategic logistics planning process starts with the definition of…………… |
| A. | corporate vision |
| B. | logistic strategic analysis |
| C. | logistic planning |
| D. | managing change |
| Answer» B. logistic strategic analysis | |
| 1906. |
After defining corporate vision, the next step in strategic planning processis………. |
| A. | corporate vision |
| B. | logistic strategic analysis |
| C. | logistic planning |
| D. | managing change |
| Answer» C. logistic planning | |
| 1907. |
The out put of …………era is the maximization of customer value andharmonious long –run relationship between all supply chain members. |
| A. | independent business function era (till 1950) |
| B. | limited internally integrated business function era (1960-70) |
| C. | fully internally integrated business function era (1980s) |
| D. | externally integrated business function era (1990s) |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1908. |
The overall performance of corporate enterprises in terms of increased productivity ,profitability, and market share were the out put in………..stage oflogistic evolution. |
| A. | independent business function era (till 1950) |
| B. | limited internally integrated business function era (1960-70) |
| C. | fully internally integrated business function era (1980s) |
| D. | externally integrated business function era (1990s) |
| Answer» D. externally integrated business function era (1990s) | |
| 1909. |
To control cost and output was the survival of the firm in the competitivemarket due to their price based competitive capacity, this was the objective in…………era of logistic evolution. |
| A. | independent business function era (till 1950) |
| B. | limited internally integrated business function era (1960-70) |
| C. | fully internally integrated business function era (1980s) |
| D. | externally integrated business function era (1990s) |
| Answer» C. fully internally integrated business function era (1980s) | |
| 1910. |
………..technical report (1981)defines logistics as the science of planningand carrying out the movement and maintenance of forces. |
| A. | japan air force |
| B. | indian air force |
| C. | briton ait force |
| D. | us air force |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1911. |
In the evolution of logistics ,the objective of maximize the profit by acorresponding maximization of sales was the objective in ………..stage. |
| A. | independent business function era (till 1950) |
| B. | limited internally integrated business function era (1960-70) |
| C. | fully internally integrated business function era (1980s) |
| D. | externally integrated business function era (1990s) |
| Answer» B. limited internally integrated business function era (1960-70) | |
| 1912. |
Logistics add value by creating ………. Utilities. |
| A. | time and place |
| B. | risk |
| C. | protection |
| D. | promotion |
| Answer» B. risk | |
| 1913. |
The term Logistics stems from the Greek word………… |
| A. | logico |
| B. | lobistico |
| C. | logisticos |
| D. | logo |
| Answer» D. logo | |
| 1914. |
The gift of logistics system is the same level of customer service can bemaintained with a………… |
| A. | higher inventory |
| B. | lower inventory |
| C. | total inventory |
| D. | valued inventory |
| Answer» C. total inventory | |
| 1915. |
……………….. objective in logistics ensure a proper balance between totallogistic cost and a desired level of customer service performance. |
| A. | right value |
| B. | right information |
| C. | right quality |
| D. | right cost trade-offs |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1916. |
Third –party service providers are going for collaborations, mainly withconsultancies and technology providers .This evolution in supply chain outsourcing is called………. |
| A. | 3pls |
| B. | 4pls |
| C. | outsourcing |
| D. | amalgamation |
| Answer» C. outsourcing | |
| 1917. |
3PL providers are specialized service providers with core competency inmanaging …………… |
| A. | mechanical operation |
| B. | material operation |
| C. | logistics operation |
| D. | finance operation |
| Answer» D. finance operation | |
| 1918. |
The business activity of farming out identified non-core activities toexternal agencies came to be known as……… |
| A. | marketing |
| B. | out sourcing |
| C. | production |
| D. | agency |
| Answer» C. production | |
| 1919. |
………… emphasis on ‘to do what you are best at and leave all other non- value-added activities to more suited players’. |
| A. | core management |
| B. | core competency |
| C. | core production |
| D. | core capacity |
| Answer» C. core production | |
| 1920. |
LIS in logistics stands for |
| A. | logistical inventory system |
| B. | logistical investment system |
| C. | logistical input system |
| D. | logistical information system |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1921. |
‘Think on the best and then on the rest’ is related with |
| A. | abc |
| B. | ved |
| C. | jit |
| D. | mrp |
| Answer» B. ved | |
| 1922. |
The six Rs abourt operational objective of logistic management includesRight response,Right quality,Right quantity,Right value,Right cost trade- offs,and……….. |
| A. | right production |
| B. | right place |
| C. | right information |
| D. | right person |
| Answer» D. right person | |
| 1923. |
From the following which one is not include in inventory managementtechniques |
| A. | mrp |
| B. | drp |
| C. | tqm |
| D. | jit |
| Answer» D. jit | |
| 1924. |
Material handling is a branch of engineering which deals with themovements of …………between two or more different points. |
| A. | goods |
| B. | material |
| C. | product |
| D. | place |
| Answer» C. product | |
| 1925. |
The determination of transport rate and price are normally based oneconomic ,shipper and carrier factor, followed by alternative………….. |
| A. | production strategies |
| B. | promotion strategies |
| C. | pricing strategies |
| D. | distribution strategies |
| Answer» D. distribution strategies | |
| 1926. |
Apart from economic and non-economic benefits ,…………is the main arteryof logistics and supply chain management for the movement of goods. |
| A. | warehousing |
| B. | production |
| C. | storage |
| D. | transportation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1927. |
Modes of transportation includes |
| A. | wholesaler |
| B. | retailer |
| C. | producer |
| D. | pipeline |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1928. |
……………… of a logistic system design taking in to consideration all thecosts of the integrated system. |
| A. | inventory anlysis |
| B. | production analysis |
| C. | benefit analysis |
| D. | total cost analysis |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1929. |
…………..system in logistic management refers to a set of activitiesconcerned with storage and flow of all materials,information and control system in a cost-efficient manner. |
| A. | operating |
| B. | physical |
| C. | integrated |
| D. | distribution |
| Answer» D. distribution | |
| 1930. |
Production function of logistics is also called ……………… |
| A. | manufacturing function |
| B. | operation function |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» D. none of the above | |
| 1931. |
Marketing logistics in logistics management known as……….. |
| A. | out-bound logistics |
| B. | in-bound logistics |
| C. | material logistics |
| D. | production logistics |
| Answer» B. in-bound logistics | |
| 1932. |
…………logistics function ensures timely availability of semi processedmaterials and components inventory to support the production schedule. |
| A. | procurement function |
| B. | production function |
| C. | physical distribution function |
| D. | material management function |
| Answer» C. physical distribution function | |
| 1933. |
Material management function in logistics management known as ……… |
| A. | out-bound logistics |
| B. | in-bound logistics |
| C. | material logistics |
| D. | production logistics |
| Answer» C. material logistics | |
| 1934. |
………..is a part of supply chain management |
| A. | financial management |
| B. | human resource management |
| C. | marketing management |
| D. | logistic management |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1935. |
ROLA in logistic management means………. |
| A. | return on local assets |
| B. | return on logistics assets |
| C. | requirement of local assets |
| D. | requirement of logistics assets |
| Answer» C. requirement of local assets | |
| 1936. |
Buying according to the requirements is called ………… |
| A. | seasonal buying |
| B. | hand to mouth buying |
| C. | scheduled buying |
| D. | tender buying |
| Answer» C. scheduled buying | |
| 1937. |
……………………..is the provision of service to customers before, duringand after a purchase. |
| A. | customer service |
| B. | product management |
| C. | purchase management |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» B. product management | |
| 1938. |
Which of the following is not a component of 4PL? |
| A. | control room (intelligence) |
| B. | resource providers |
| C. | information |
| D. | recycling |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1939. |
……………is the task of buying goods of right quality, in the rightquantities, at the right time and at the right price. |
| A. | supplying |
| B. | purchasing |
| C. | scrutinizing |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. scrutinizing | |
| 1940. |
…………is the time that elapses between issuing replenishment order andreceiving the material in stores. |
| A. | replenishment time |
| B. | lead time |
| C. | idle time |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. idle time | |
| 1941. |
……………and physical distribution are the two major operations oflogistics. |
| A. | supply chain management |
| B. | materials management |
| C. | logistics management |
| D. | none |
| Answer» C. logistics management | |
| 1942. |
Which is not a part of basic systems of codifications? |
| A. | alphabetical system |
| B. | numerical system |
| C. | colour coding system |
| D. | none of the above |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1943. |
……………….includes design and administration of systems to control theflow of materials, WIP and finished inventory to support business unit strategy. |
| A. | logistics management |
| B. | materials management |
| C. | bill of materials |
| D. | none |
| Answer» B. materials management | |
| 1944. |
………….management should know much additional revenue would begenerated through incremental improvements in the quality of customer service provided. |
| A. | logistic |
| B. | customer relationship |
| C. | customer service |
| D. | demand |
| Answer» B. customer relationship | |
| 1945. |
Logistics activities provide the bridge between production and marketlocations that are separated by ……..and…….. |
| A. | place and product |
| B. | time and distance |
| C. | process and programme |
| D. | product and distance |
| Answer» C. process and programme | |
| 1946. |
Logistics system follows the principle of ………………advantage. |
| A. | comparative |
| B. | co-operative |
| C. | discriminating |
| D. | productive |
| Answer» B. co-operative | |
| 1947. |
Effective management of the ………….process in supply chain enables theb firm to identify productivity improvement opportunities and breakthroughprojects. |
| A. | product development and commercialization |
| B. | demand management |
| C. | manufacturing flow management |
| D. | returns management |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1948. |
Time to market is a critical objective of ………process in supply chain. |
| A. | product development and commercialization |
| B. | demand management |
| C. | manufacturing flow management |
| D. | order fulfillment |
| Answer» B. demand management | |
| 1949. |
…………is the process in supply chain that defines how a company interactswith its suppliers. |
| A. | customer relationship management |
| B. | demand management |
| C. | supplier relationship management |
| D. | manufacturing flow management |
| Answer» D. manufacturing flow management | |
| 1950. |
………….. process in supply chain includes all activities necessary for managing the product flow through the manufacturing facilities and forobtaining ,implementing and managing flexibility. |
| A. | manufacturing flow management |
| B. | customer relationship management |
| C. | customer service management |
| D. | demand management |
| Answer» B. customer relationship management | |