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Key Facts: Maharashtra HSC Logistics Supply Management (Vocational) Exam

WA / WB / WC

MSBSHSE Logistics Supply Management Class 12 paper codes (Logistics Paper I; Security & Safety Equipment; Supply Chain Management)

MSBSHSE vocational subject code listings and HSC exam schedules

3 hours

Typical theory duration per Logistics Supply Management vocational paper

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational scheme of examination practice for vocational papers

80 + practicals

Common theory marks with practical/term work/project/visit/OJT components per paper scheme

MSBSHSE HSC Vocational scheme tables (confirm year’s circular)

35%

Common minimum passing floor per HSC subject under MSBSHSE

Maharashtra HSC pass-mark practice (~35% each subject)

Commerce Group

DVET +2 listing places Logistic and Supply Chain Management in the Commerce Group

Directorate of Vocational Education and Training (Maharashtra) +2 course list

Three Std XII papers

Logistics & SCM Paper I; Security & Safety Equipment; Supply Chain Management

MSBSHSE HSC vocational timetable/subject listings for Logistics Supply Management

English MCQ adaptation

This free bank is study practice only, not the official mixed theory–practical paper

OpenExamPrep practice design note for MSBSHSE vocational subjects

SSC entry

Basic entry qualification for the two-year HSC Vocational Logistics course

MSBSHSE/DVET HSC Vocational course entry practice

Maharashtra MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Logistics Supply Management (WA/WB/WC) is a Class 12 public-exam vocational set of about 3 hours theory per paper (commonly with practical/project/OJT components) and ~35% pass floor, covering supply chain, warehouse, inventory, transport, documentation, safety and security — not a pure MCQ board paper. This free 2026 bank is an English MCQ study adaptation for concept fluency.

Sample Maharashtra HSC Logistics Supply Management (Vocational) Practice Questions

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1In Maharashtra HSC Vocational Logistics Supply Management (MSBSHSE), the Class 12 vocational papers are commonly coded:
A.WA, WB and WC
B.HA, HB and HC only (Construction Technology codes)
C.Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics paper codes only
D.Only a single language paper code with no vocational papers
Explanation: MSBSHSE lists Logistics Supply Management under vocational subject codes WA/WB/WC (Logistics & Supply Chain Management papers). HA/HB/HC are Construction Technology codes, not logistics.
2Under DVET Maharashtra +2 HSC Vocational courses, Logistic and Supply Chain Management is placed in which group?
A.Commerce Group
B.Paramedical Group only
C.Fishery Group only
D.Home Science Group only
Explanation: DVET lists Logistic and Supply Chain Management under the Commerce Group of +2 Higher Secondary Vocational courses, alongside marketing/retail, accounting/office, and BFSI streams.
3Which sequence best represents the main stages of a basic product supply chain from origin to end customer?
A.Source (suppliers) → Make (production) → Deliver (distribution) → Customer
B.Customer → Make → Source only, with no delivery step
C.Advertising only → After-sales only, with no materials movement
D.Packaging design only → Brand logo only
Explanation: A basic supply chain moves materials from suppliers through production and distribution to the customer. Options that skip sourcing, making, or delivery omit core logistics stages.
4Logistics primarily focuses on:
A.Planning, implementing and controlling the efficient flow and storage of goods, services and related information
B.Only designing product advertisements without moving goods
C.Only hiring retail sales staff with no inventory movement
D.Only setting corporate income-tax rates
Explanation: Logistics manages physical and information flows of goods and related services from origin toward consumption. Marketing creative work, pure sales staffing, or tax policy are not the logistics definition.
5Warehousing is best described as:
A.Storage and related handling of goods to support inventory, order fulfilment and distribution
B.Only long-distance ocean shipping with no storage
C.Only writing purchase invoices in accounts
D.Only painting product cartons without storing stock
Explanation: Warehousing provides storage and handling so inventory can be held, picked, packed and shipped. Pure long-haul transport or pure accounting tasks are not warehousing itself.
6FIFO inventory issue method means:
A.First In, First Out — older stock is issued before newer stock
B.First In, Forced Overflow — stock is always discarded
C.Free In, Free Out — goods move without records
D.Finished In, Failed Out — only defective items are sold first
Explanation: FIFO issues the earliest received (oldest) units first. It is a standard inventory costing/issue method, especially useful for perishable or dated goods.
7LIFO inventory issue method means:
A.Last In, First Out — newest stock is issued before older stock
B.Low Inventory, Forced Order only
C.List In, File Out with no stock movement
D.Long Island Freight Only as a transport mode
Explanation: LIFO issues the most recently received units first. Students should know FIFO vs LIFO as alternative inventory issue/costing conventions.
8Which mode of transport is typically best for very large, low-value bulk cargo over long ocean distances?
A.Sea (ocean) shipping
B.Bicycle courier only
C.Hand-carried parcels only
D.Indoor forklift movement only
Explanation: Ocean shipping is the classic mode for large bulk or containerised international cargo where cost per tonne-km matters more than speed. Local couriers and forklifts are not long-haul ocean modes.
9Air freight is generally chosen when the shipper prioritises:
A.Speed for high-value or time-critical cargo despite higher cost
B.Lowest cost for heavy bulk coal over months
C.Indoor rack storage only with no movement
D.Avoiding any packaging whatsoever
Explanation: Air is fast but expensive, so it suits high-value, urgent, or perishable time-critical cargo. Slow bulk minerals usually move by sea or rail, not air.
10Primary packaging is packaging that:
A.Directly contains the product (e.g., a bottle or blister pack)
B.Is only the ocean container ship itself
C.Is only the airport runway surface
D.Is only a warehouse roof
Explanation: Primary packaging is the first layer in contact with or directly containing the product. Ships, runways and roofs are infrastructure, not primary product packs.

About the Maharashtra HSC Logistics Supply Management (Vocational) Exam

Maharashtra HSC Logistics Supply Management under MSBSHSE is a two-year vocational course (Std XI–XII) in the DVET Commerce Group preparing warehouse, inventory, dispatch and logistics support roles. Class 12 theory papers WA, WB and WC cover logistics/supply-chain operations and security & safety equipment themes. Core topics include supply chain stages, warehousing and distribution centres, inventory methods and simple calculations (reorder point, inventory turnover, EOQ awareness), transportation modes, packaging and unitisation, commercial and transport documents (invoice, B/L, AWB), material handling safety, reverse logistics, 3PL concepts, and security equipment (CCTV, access control, seals). Official assessment is typically a ~3-hour theory paper per vocational paper plus practical/project/OJT components, with about 35% required to pass each subject. This free local bank provides English four-option MCQs for revision; pair it with vocational textbooks, practical records, written short/long answers, and official papers via mahahsscboard.in.

Exam sponsor: Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE), Pune. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Maharashtra Higher Secondary Logistics Supply Management is an HSC (Class 12) vocational course under MSBSHSE, Pune (Commerce Group; DVET listing: Logistic and Supply Chain Management). Class 12 papers are commonly coded WA, WB and WC and publicly associated with Logistics & Supply Chain Management Paper I, Security & Safety Equipment, and Supply Chain Management. Official logistics commonly describe written theory work of about 80 marks over about 3 hours per paper with practical, term work, project, industrial visit, and OJT components (often described toward a 200-mark paper total in the published vocational scheme — confirm the year’s circular). Qualifying typically requires about 35% in each subject. Syllabus centres on supply chain stages, warehousing, inventory (EOQ concepts, FIFO/LIFO awareness, reorder point and turnover), transportation modes, packaging, trade documentation (invoice, bill of lading, air waybill awareness), material handling safety, reverse logistics, 3PL concepts, and security equipment awareness. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and dvet.gov.in.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

35%

Exam / Certification Fees

As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories).

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Our practice resources: topics covered

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~14% of this local bank

Supply Chain Stages & Logistics Fundamentals

Source–make–deliver, logistics vs SCM, inbound/outbound, service–cost goals.

~12% of this local bank

Warehousing & Distribution

Warehouse/DC roles, receiving, cross-dock, slotting, cold chain, VAS.

~22% of this local bank

Inventory (FIFO/LIFO, EOQ, ROP, Turnover)

Issue methods, safety stock, EOQ, reorder point and turnover calculations.

~10% of this local bank

Transportation Modes

Road, rail, sea, air, intermodal and routing concepts.

~8% of this local bank

Packaging & Unitisation

Primary/secondary/tertiary packs, pallets, DG packaging awareness.

~12% of this local bank

Documentation (Invoice/B/L/AWB)

Commercial and transport documents, packing lists, POD, customs awareness.

~8% of this local bank

Material Handling Safety

PPE, forklift/MHE, manual handling, housekeeping, spill control.

~14% of this local bank

Reverse Logistics, 3PL & Security Equipment

Returns/recalls, 3PL/SLA, CCTV, access control, seals, layered security.

Preparing for the Maharashtra HSC Logistics Supply Management (Vocational) Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35%
  • Assessment: Maharashtra Higher Secondary Logistics Supply Management is an HSC (Class 12) vocational course under MSBSHSE, Pune (Commerce Group; DVET listing: Logistic and Supply Chain Management). Class 12 papers are commonly coded WA, WB and WC and publicly associated with Logistics & Supply Chain Management Paper I, Security & Safety Equipment, and Supply Chain Management. Official logistics commonly describe written theory work of about 80 marks over about 3 hours per paper with practical, term work, project, industrial visit, and OJT components (often described toward a 200-mark paper total in the published vocational scheme — confirm the year’s circular). Qualifying typically requires about 35% in each subject. Syllabus centres on supply chain stages, warehousing, inventory (EOQ concepts, FIFO/LIFO awareness, reorder point and turnover), transportation modes, packaging, trade documentation (invoice, bill of lading, air waybill awareness), material handling safety, reverse logistics, 3PL concepts, and security equipment awareness. English/Marathi medium materials are typical; this practice bank is an English-language MCQ study adaptation. Confirm current syllabus and circulars on mahahsscboard.in and dvet.gov.in.
  • Time limit: 3 hours
  • Exam / certification fees: As notified by MSBSHSE and paid through affiliated junior colleges for regular and private/improvement sittings (no single fixed public subject fee for all categories). Official sources

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Maharashtra HSC Logistics Supply Management (Vocational): Suggested Study Strategy

1Map WA/WB/WC early: logistics operations and SCM concepts plus Security & Safety Equipment (WB) so safety/security MCQs and long answers share vocabulary.
2Keep a one-page formula sheet: ROP = demand × lead time (+ safety stock); turnover = COGS ÷ average inventory; EOQ = √(2DS/H) for classic problems.
3Drill document pairs: commercial invoice vs packing list; ocean B/L vs air AWB; POD for delivery proof — know what each is used for.
4Link warehouse PPE/MHE safety with WB security equipment (CCTV, access control, seals) for combined safety-and-security answers.
5After MCQ concept checks, write full short/long answers and complete practical/project/OJT records under board timing using MSBSHSE past papers and vocational exercises.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Maharashtra HSC Vocational Logistics Supply Management officially examined?

Logistics Supply Management is examined under the Maharashtra Higher Secondary Certificate Examination as Class 12 vocational papers commonly coded WA, WB and WC (Logistics & Supply Chain Management Paper I; Security & Safety Equipment; Supply Chain Management). Logistics commonly describe written theory work of about 3 hours (often around 80 marks) plus practical, term work, project, industrial visit, and OJT components (often described toward a 200-mark paper total in the vocational scheme) — confirm the year’s circular. Papers typically mix objective, short-answer, and long-answer components. Candidates generally need about 35% in each subject to pass. Confirm the year’s syllabus, timetable, and circulars on mahahsscboard.in.

What do subject codes WA, WB and WC mean?

For Logistics Supply Management vocational papers, WA/WB/WC are the Class 12 paper codes listed in MSBSHSE vocational subject code schemes and board exam schedules. Public timetables commonly associate them with Logistics & Supply Chain Management Paper I (WA), Security & Safety Equipment (WB), and Supply Chain Management (WC). Always match codes on your college registration and admit card.

Is this practice bank the same format as the official HSC Logistics papers?

No. Official MSBSHSE HSC Vocational Logistics papers mix objective items with short and long written answers (and practical/project/OJT work). This bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation for concepts and simple calculations only — not an official translation, blueprint replica, or full written-paper/practical simulation.

What syllabus does this bank follow?

It is aligned to Maharashtra HSC Vocational Logistics Supply Management / Logistic and Supply Chain Management under MSBSHSE and DVET Commerce Group themes: supply chain stages; warehousing; inventory (EOQ concepts, FIFO/LIFO, reorder point, turnover); transportation modes; packaging; documentation (invoice, B/L, AWB awareness); material handling safety; reverse logistics; 3PL concepts; and security equipment awareness. Always confirm the current MSBSHSE/DVET vocational syllabus for your year.

What is the pass mark for Maharashtra HSC Logistics Supply Management papers?

MSBSHSE commonly requires a minimum of about 35% in each subject out of the full subject total with theory and practical/project components as applicable. Always verify the current Higher Secondary notification for your sitting.

Where should I check official syllabus, papers, and results?

Use the MSBSHSE site at mahahsscboard.in for circulars and question papers, the HSC subjects portal for codes, DVET +2 vocational course listings at dvet.gov.in (Commerce Group: Logistic and Supply Chain Management), and your divisional board portals for results and hall tickets.