BFDI-073 · June 2022 · English
IGNOU BFDI-073 June 2022 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION INDUSTRY
Structured previous year question paper for BFDI-073, June 2022 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 8
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
CERTIFICATE IN FASHION DESIGN
(CFDE)
Term-End Examination
June, 2022
BFDI-073 : INTRODUCTION TO FASHION INDUSTRY
Time : 3 hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Question No. 1 is compulsory. Answer
five questions in all. All questions carry equal
marks.
Q1.(a) Explain the following in 2 — 3 sentences each : 7x2=14 G) GSM
(ii) Apparel
(iii) Retailing
(iv) Bias Fabric
(v) Departmental Stores
(vi) Tapestry
(vii) Seersuckers
(b) State whether the following statements are True or False : 6x1=6 (@) Uniformity is one of the secondary properties of textile fibre.
(ii) Cotton is known as seed hair fibre.
(iii) Super-marketing is also known as niche marketing.
(iv) Visual merchandising is done though window display.
(v) GNP stands for Grand National Policy.
(vi) To produce design for clothing is the role of fashion designer.
Q2.(a) Elaborate the strategies and steps of fabric sourcing.
(b) Describe the twill weave with example of fabric made out of twill weave.
(c) Discuss the ethical issues in fashion business. Explain five ethical issues in detail. 6+8+6=20
Q3.(a) What do you mean by merchandise management ? Describe any two tasks with examples. 8
(b) Write notes on any three of the following : 3x4=12
(i) Pricing Models Gi) Primary Properties of Textile Fibres
(iii) Psychographic Segmentation
(iv) Kidswear
(v) Child Labour as an Ethical Issue in Fashion
Q4.(a) Discuss the key components of retail operations in the context of fashion products. 10
(b) Describe apparel and its classification, with examples.
Q5.(a) Describe the ethical issues in fashion business. How can these issues be overcome ? 10
(b) Explain the recent growth trends in Indian fashion industry.
Q6.(a) Differentiate between Product assortment and Product life cycle. 10
(b) Describe the responsibilities of a retail store manager with example of fashion products.
Q7.Differentiate between the following : 4x5=20
(a) Weaving and Knitting
(b) Store management and Merchandise management
(c) Formal wear and Informal wear
(d) Demographic and Psychological factors of customer buying behaviours
Q8.Write short notes on any five of the following : 5x4=20
(a) Branded Market
(b) Work Wear
(c) Market Environment
(d) Employability in Indian Fashion Industry
(e) Global Fashion Industry after 20% Century
(f) CRM Process