BCOE-141 · June 2025 · English

IGNOU BCOE-141 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper

Principles Of Marketing

Structured previous year question paper for BCOE-141, June 2025 session.

Max marks: 100 · Questions: 9

Verified: 29 Jul 2026

BACHELOR OF COMMERCE

(B. COM.)

Term-End Examination

June, 2025

BCOE-141 : PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100

Note:

(i) Attempt any five questions.

(ii) All questions carry equal marks.

Q1.What do you understand by marketing environment ? Discuss the various components of marketing environment that are important for scanning the company.

Q2.Differentiate between market segmentation and targeting. Explain the various bases of market segmentation with the help of examples.

Q3.What do you understand by the concept of new product development ? Explain the steps involved in new product development process with the help of examples.

Q4.Discuss the relevance of pricing in the marketing mix. Describe various objectives of pricing.

Q5.Discuss various factors influencing the choice of distribution channels, giving suitable examples.

Q6.Discuss the role of the promotion mix.

Q7.Explain the various components of the promotion mix with the help of examples.

Q8.Discuss the concept of service marketing along with its key characteristics. Explain the challenges associated with services marketing with the help of examples.

Q9.Write short notes on any four of the following : 4x5=20

(a) Integrated Marketing Communication

(b) Product Life Cycle (PLC)

(c) Social Marketing

(d) Sales Promotion

(e) Digital Marketing

(f) Rural Marketing