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Which of the following is known as the "Contraction of product mix?"

  1. Product modification

  2. Product elimination

  3. Product line contraction

  4. Product line expansion


Correct Option: C

Product line contraction is also termed as_________.

  1. Modification

  2. Simplification

  3. Diversification

  4. Expansion


Correct Option: B

Marketing basically involves the selection of a.

  1. Marketing mix

  2. Competent sales staff

  3. Proper price

  4. Effective promotion and distribution


Correct Option: A

Sales volume is achieved under the marketing concept by.

  1. New product development

  2. Effective advertising

  3. Aggressive selling

  4. Appropriate marketing mix


Correct Option: D

The marketing mix involves product, price, place and.

  1. Distribution

  2. Promotion

  3. Processing

  4. Progress


Correct Option: B

The main reason for product diversification is to.

  1. Follow competitive companies

  2. Boost company morale

  3. Achieve greater rate of growth of sales and profits

  4. Use available company funds and know-how most effectively


Correct Option: D

Product mix is mainly broadened to.

  1. Meet competition

  2. Make a salesman more effective

  3. Fit customer requirement

  4. Utilize by-product


Correct Option: C

Promotion is the.

  1. Third element in the marketing mix

  2. Fourth element in the marketing mix

  3. Final element in the marketing mix

  4. Both (B) and (C)


Correct Option: D

Profit depends upon.

  1. Market share

  2. Product mix

  3. Cost control

  4. Combination of product mix, market share


Correct Option: D

The concept of four P's as elements of marketing mix was given by ________.

  1. Philip Kotler

  2. W.J. Stanton

  3. E.J. McCarthy

  4. Bruce J. Walker


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 4P's are the elements of marketing mix. E.J. McCarthy was an American marketing professor. He proposed the concept of 4P's of marketing mix 1960  book "Basic Marketing'. The 4P's of marketing mix are Product, Price, Promotion, Place.