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GATE 2024 PI – Question 20

Industrial Engineering · Product Design and Development · 1 mark · Multiple choice

Which concept is NOT closely related to interchangeability in product design?

  1. Standardization
  2. Simplification
  3. Diversification
  4. Specialization

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Correct answer: (C) Diversification

Explanation

Interchangeability is supported by standard dimensions, fewer component variants and specialized consistent production. Diversification expands product variants and is the least closely connected concept: **C**.

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