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Vishwas, a small shopkeeper in Jaipur, Rajasthan, used to sell the popular 'Bhujia Shev,' which was loved by both locals and tourists. His children expanded the business and got the name "MAAM BHUJIYA" registered. Over time, the brand started offering other products like Namkin, Sweets, and Bakery items. However, 'Bhujia-Sev' remained the most popular and best-selling product. "MAAM BHUJIYA" sold products at affordable prices and offered extra services like gift packaging and free home delivery, making it a well-known name. People even started calling it "MAAM BHUJIYA" instead of just bhujiya-sev. The brand also built a strong network of stores in India and abroad and started selling online. At first, the brand didn’t focus much on advertising. However, with more competition, it hired an advertising company, Vishu Pvt. Ltd., to help promote the product. Following the agency’s advice, "MAAM BHUJIYA" also worked on building good relationships with the public.

"MAAM BHUJIYA" sold products at affordable prices and offered extra services like gift packaging and free home delivery, making it a well-known name.

Identify the factor affecting the element of marketing mix begin discussed above.

Marketing methods used

The correct answer is option 1- Marketing methods used.

The passage describes how "MAAM BHUJIYA" offered competitive prices and additional services like gift packaging and free home delivery. These are examples of marketing methods used to promote and sell the product, aiming to attract more customers and strengthen the brand’s position in the market.