Question

Match the types of layout with the types of production.\[\begin{array}{|c|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Type of layout} & & \textbf{Type of production} \\ \hline \text{P} & \text{Process layout} & \text{1 \; Job production} \\ \hline \hline \text{Q} & \text{Product layout} & \text{2 \; Batch production} \\ \hline \hline \text{R} & \text{Fixed position layout} & \text{3 \; Mass production} \\ \hline \end{array}\]

• A. P-2, Q-3, R-1
• B. P-3, Q-1, R-2
• C. P-2, Q-1, R-3
• D. P-3, Q-2, R-1

Hint:

Process layout → batch work; Product layout → mass production; Fixed position layout → large one-off jobs (ships, aircraft).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To match layouts with production types, we use the characteristics of each layout.

Step 1: Process layout (P).
Used when similar machines are grouped together. Ideal for batch production. Hence: \[ P \rightarrow 2\; (\text{Batch production}) \]

Step 2: Product layout (Q).
Machines are arranged according to product flow. Ideal for mass and continuous production. Thus: \[ Q \rightarrow 3\; (\text{Mass production}) \]

Step 3: Fixed position layout (R).
The product remains stationary, and workers/materials move around it. Used for large, customized jobs. Thus: \[ R \rightarrow 1\; (\text{Job production}) \]

Step 4: Final mapping.
\[ P-2, Q-3, R-1 \] This matches option (A).

Final Answer: (A)