DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.B.A. DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
RAIL ROAD LOGISTICS
(2013-14 Academic Year 2014 Calendar Year Onwards)
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
PART A — × 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
1. Explain the significance of transportation in Logistics.
2. Discuss the features of Logistics transportations.
3. Discuss the facilities offend by Railways in Logistics.
4. Discuss on the share of Railways in Cargo Movement.
5. What are the innovative schemes to popularise Rail
Logistics in India? Discuss.
6. Bring out the determinants of Roadways Freight Rate.
7. What is meant by Fright Levels? Explain.
8. Explain the problems faced by Interstate Logistics.
PART B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
9. "Transportation as a means of conquering time and
space". Comment on.
Sub. Code
35
DE-3332
2
WS 20
10. Discuss the various factors influence growth in Rail
Logistics.
11. Illustrate the determination of Freight for Cargos in
Railways.
12. "Innovations in road ways made it Logistics Friendly".
If yes no, give your justifications.
13. Explain the role of National Highways and Toll
Highways.
14. "Coordination among different segments ensures logistics
transportation is smooth". Do you agree disagree
substantiate your views.
15. Discuss importance of cargo movement in India.
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