UGC NET Distribution channels Previous Year Questions
JRFSmart holds 22 previous-year questions on Distribution channels from UGC NET Commerce (Paper 2), filed under Unit 8: Marketing Management, drawn from 16 of the 22 exam papers in the bank (2018–2025). Each question can be practised with a full explanation and shows how often NTA has returned to the same idea.
What is asked in Distribution channels
The questions in this topic fall under these subtopics, ordered by how many previous-year questions each has.
| Subtopic | Questions |
|---|---|
| Direct selling and direct marketing | 1 |
| Marketing channels | 1 |
| Retail supply chain | 1 |
| Channel evaluation criteria | 1 |
| Discount retailers | 1 |
| Types of channel conflict | 1 |
| Length of the distribution channel | 1 |
| Factors influencing distribution decisions | 1 |
| Channel value and market growth | 1 |
| Channel conflict | 1 |
| Mega consumption events | 1 |
| Intensive distribution | 1 |
NTA repeat analysis
Distribution channels appears in 16 of 22 papers (73%), which JRFSmart rates as high frequency.
Sample previous-year questions
Arrange the following channels in the increasing order of value-addition of sales. A. Retail Store B. Sales force C. Internet D. Value-added partners E. Distributors Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Match the LIST-I with LIST-II LIST I | LIST II A. Introduction | I. Phase out unprofitable outlets B. Growth | II. Build Selective distribution C. Maturity | III. Build intensive distribution D. Decline | IV. Build more intensive distribution Choose the…
Ecofresh Pvt. Ltd., a startup in India, produces eco-friendly home cleaning products such as liquid detergents, floor cleaners and dishwashing liquids. The company follows a green marketing approach and highlights its products as biodegradable, safe and…
The Channels/Levels of distribution are: A. Direct marketing channel or zero-level channel B. Dual-level channel or Single-level channel C. Exclusive distribution D. Reverse flow channel E. Selective distribution Choose the correct answer from the options…
Arrange the given steps involved in designing a channel system in the logical order - A. Evaluating the distribution environment B. Evaluating the short-listed alternative designs and selecting the one that suits the firm best C. Matching the channel design…
E-commerce and large retailers in India bet big on mega consumption events on which of the following days? A. Republic Day B. Independence Day C. Black Friday D. Cyber Monday E. Akshya Tritiya Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below…
Which of the following are true when an organization uses intensive distribution of its products? A. Customers are moderate in number. B. Widespread market coverage C. Customers are brand-conscious D. Mass advertising E. Pleasant shopping conditions Choose…
A Vertical Marketing System (VMS) combining successive stages of production and distribution under single ownership, is known as:
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