BPAS-184 IGNOU Guess Paper 2026-27

BPAS-184 Logistics Management Guess Paper (Digital PDF)

This structured guess paper is designed for Term-End Exam (TEE) preparation, incorporating solved previous year questions (2018–2023) and chapter-wise weightage analysis for BPAS-184 (Logistics Management). It includes 3-hour exam strategies and real syllabus blocks from the official IGNOU curriculum.

Key Syllabus Blocks Covered

• Block-1: Introduction to Logistics Management
  • Definition, scope, and evolution of logistics in public administration.
  • Role of logistics in supply chain efficiency (focus on government sector).
  • Case studies: Public sector logistics challenges (e.g., defense, postal services).
• Block-2: Logistics Management Components
  • Inventory Management:
    • ABC analysis, EOQ models, and public sector inventory challenges.
    • Solved questions on stockouts, lead time, and safety stock calculations.
  • Transportation Systems:
    • Mode selection (road, rail, air) for government logistics (e.g., NHAI projects).
    • Cost-benefit analysis of transportation in public sector logistics.
  • Warehousing & Material Handling:
    • Design principles for government warehouses (e.g., food grains, defense supplies).
    • Automation in material handling (case studies from PSUs).
• Block-3: Logistics Management Emerging Trends
  • Digital logistics: IoT, blockchain, and public sector adoption.
  • Sustainable logistics (green supply chains in government projects).
  • Recent TEE questions on reverse logistics and circular economy models.

Exam Time Management (3-Hour Strategy)

• Allocate 45 minutes for Block-1 (introductory concepts, definitions).
• Dedicate 75 minutes to Block-2 (components: inventory, transportation, warehousing).
• Reserve 40 minutes for Block-3 (trends, case studies, and emerging tech).
• Leave 10 minutes for review (cross-check calculations, highlight weak areas).

Subject-Specific FAQs

• Q: How do I prioritize topics for BPAS-184?

  Focus on inventory models (EOQ, ABC) and public sector logistics case studies (e.g., Defense Logistics Corporation). These appear in 60% of TEE papers.

• Q: Are numerical questions common in this course?

  Yes. Expect 2–3 questions on inventory calculations (e.g., reorder point, safety stock) and transportation cost analysis. Practice past papers for pattern recognition.

Solved Previous Year Patterns (June/Dec Sessions)

Top-scoring topics from 2018–2023 TEE papers:

• Block-1: Logistics vs. supply chain (20% weightage).
• Block-2: Warehousing layout design (2019 Dec), EOQ with constraints (2020 June).
• Block-3: Blockchain in government procurement (2022 June), reverse logistics in PSUs (2023 Dec).

Note: Avoid rote memorization; emphasize application-based answers