Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
| Work Studies | Explanation |
| A. Method Study | I. To determine the number of workers to be employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs. |
| B. Motion Study | II. Assembly line production |
| C. Time Study | III. To determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. |
| D. Fatigue Study | IV. The study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc. |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A-II, B-IV, C-I, D-III
(A) Method Study — this matches (II) Assembly line production. Method study finds the one best way of doing a job, from buying the raw material to delivering the product. Ford Motor Company used it to design assembly line production, which cut the cost of making a car.
(B) Motion Study — this matches (IV) The study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc. Motion study looks at the movements a worker makes. It removes the unnecessary ones, so the job takes less time and effort.
(C) Time Study — this matches (I) To determine the number of workers to be employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs. Time study fixes the standard time for a job. Once the time per job is known, management can work out how many workers it needs, what a fair wage incentive is and what the labour cost will be.
(D) Fatigue Study — this matches (III) To determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. A tired worker cannot work well. Fatigue study decides how long and how often workers should rest, so that they regain their energy.
NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Method Study The objective of method study is to find out one best way of doing the job. There are various methods of doing the job. …” “For designing a car, the assembly line production would entail deciding the sequence of operations, place for men, machines and raw materials etc. All this is part of method study.” “Motion Study Motion study refers to the study of movements like lifting, putting objects, sitting and changing positions, etc., which are undertaken while doing a typical job. Unnecessary movements are sought to be eliminated so that it takes less time to complete the job efficiently. …” “Time Study It determines the standard time taken to perform a well-defined job. Time measuring devices are used for each element of task. The standard time is fixed for the whole of the task by taking several readings. The method of time study will depend upon volume and frequency of the task, the cycle time of the operation and time measurement costs. The objective of time study is to determine the number of workers to be employed; frame suitable incentive schemes and determine labour costs.” “Fatigue Study A person is bound to feel tired physically and mentally if she/he does not rest while working. The rest intervals will help one to regain stamina and work again with the same capacity. This will result in increased productivity. Fatigue study seeks to determine the amount and frequency of rest intervals in completing a task. …” |