Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Refunds | (I) A detergent maker gives a small pack free to potential customers when it launches a new brand |
| (B) Sampling | (II) A food company pays back a part of the price to customers who return empty wrappers |
| (C) Contests | (III) Buyers of a bathing soap get a coupon that may win them a gold coin |
| (D) Lucky draw | (IV) Customers answer some quiz questions and the best entries win prizes |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → (A)-(II), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
| List-I | List-II | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| (A) Refunds | (II) A food company pays back a part of the price to customers who return empty wrappers | A refund returns a part of the price on some proof of purchase, such as empty wrappers. Food companies use it often. |
| (B) Sampling | (I) A detergent maker gives a small pack free to potential customers when it launches a new brand | Sampling gives a free sample to potential customers at the time a new brand is launched. |
| (C) Contests | (IV) Customers answer some quiz questions and the best entries win prizes | A contest is a competitive event that needs skill or luck, such as solving a quiz. |
| (D) Lucky draw | (III) Buyers of a bathing soap get a coupon that may win them a gold coin | In a lucky draw, buyers get a coupon that gives them a chance to win a prize, such as a gold coin. |
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “3. Refunds: refunding a part of price paid by customer on some proof of purchase, say on return of empty foils or wrapper. This is commonly used by food product companies, to boost their sales.” “7. Lucky Draw: For example, the offer of a bathing soap to win a gold coin on lucky draw coupon for free petrol on purchase of certain quantity of petrol from given petrol pump or lucky draw coupon on purchase of easy undergarment and win a car offer. …” “10. Sampling: Offer of free sample of a product, say a detergent powder or tooth paste to potential customers at the time of launch of a new brand. |