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GATE 2020 PI – Question 42

Industrial Engineering · Product Design and Development · 2 marks · Multiple choice

Match stages P introduction,Q growth,R maturity,S decline to1 increased production capacity,2 rejuvenating the product,3 maximizing product performance,4 exploring other markets. The revenue curve is shown.

Diagram for GATE 2020 PI question 42
  1. P–3,Q–4,R–2,S–1
  2. P–1,Q–4,R–2,S–3
  3. P–1,Q–3,R–4,S–2
  4. P–3,Q–1,R–2,S–4

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Correct answer: (D) P–3,Q–1,R–2,S–4

Explanation

Introduction focuses on making the product perform successfully(3). Growth requires production capacity(1). Maturity calls for rejuvenation to sustain demand(2), while decline encourages finding other markets(4). This gives D under the lifecycle strategy mapping used by the source.

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