BFDI-073 · June 2025 · English
IGNOU BFDI-073 June 2025 Previous Year Question Paper
INTRODUCTION TO FASHION INDUSTRY
Structured previous year question paper for BFDI-073, June 2025 session.
Max marks: 100 · Questions: 7
Verified: 10 Aug 2026
CERTIFICATE IN FASHION
DESIGN/DIPLOMA IN FASHION
DESIGN AND RETAIL
(CFDE/DFDR)
Term-End Examination
June, 2025
BFDI-073 : INTRODUCTION TO FASHION
INDUSTRY
Time : 3 Hours Maximum Marks : 100
Note: Answer five questions in all. Question
no. 1 is compulsory.
2-3 sentences only : 7x2=14
Plain weave
Gi) Double cloth
Gii) Stain tests
(iv) Sustainable fashion
(v) Retailer
(vi) Automatic vending
(vii) New-Old Stock (NOS)
(viii) Market Environment
(b) State whether the following statements
are true or false : 6x1=6
G@) Lace is made with a machine.
Gi) Bias has the maximum stretch.
(iii) Linen is a vegetable fibre.
(iv) Linen is a good conductor of heat.
(v) Gauze is an open fabric.
(vi) Spandex is a protein fibre.
Q1.(a) Describe the fabric sourcing methods with illustrations. 6
(b) Define the term ‘Apparel’. Discuss its classification with examples. 8
(c) Explain the main characterestics of the channel-based classification.
Q2.(a) Discuss the ethical issues in sustainable development in the context of Indian fashion industry. 10
(b) Describe any two factors affecting retail marketing.
Q3.(a) Describe the issues and challenges faced by global fashion industry. 10
(b) Write about the skill gap and employment aspect of global fashion industry.
Q4.(a) List the characteristics of organized and unorganised retailing. 10
(b) Discuss the role of a retail operation manager.
Q5.(a) Briefly describe the method of data analysis to identify target customer. 10
(b) Write a note on customers’ buying behavior.
Q6.Differentiate the following : 4x5=20
(a) Apparel retail sector and Fashion retail sector
(b) Weft knitting and Warp knitting
(c) Departmental stores and Convenience stores
(d) Telemarketing and Electronic retailing
Q7.Write short notes on any four of the following : 4x5=20
(a) Off price retailor
(b) Global textile and Apparel importer
(c) Demographic segmentation
(d) Properties of fibres
(e) Customer Service Approaches
(viii) AIS BHT ATTA