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Business and Tech Leaders

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Business and tech leaders covers prominent founders, chief executives, and economists who shaped global industries. This section features questions on leaders of major technology corporations and financial institutions. It is a highly scoring topic in general awareness.

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Business and Tech Leaders Questions

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the American sportswear brand Nike?

  1. Phil Knight

  2. Bill Bowerman

  3. Carolyn Davidson

  4. Michael Jordan
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Phil Knight is an American businessman who is the co-founder and former chairman of Nike, Inc. He is credited with transforming Nike from a small startup into one of the world's largest sportswear companies.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the basketball shoe line created by Michael Jordan and Nike?

  1. Air Jordan

  2. Nike Dunk

  3. Converse All-Stars

  4. Reebok Pump
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The Air Jordan line of basketball shoes was created by Michael Jordan and Nike.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder and CEO of the Indian digital payments company Paytm?

  1. Vijay Shekhar Sharma

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. Mukesh Ambani

  4. Ratan Tata
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the founder and CEO of Paytm, one of India's leading digital payments companies.

Multiple choice

Who is credited with inventing the flyboard?

  1. Franky Zapata

  2. Tony Stark

  3. Elon Musk

  4. Richard Branson
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Franky Zapata, a French inventor and former jet ski champion, is widely recognized as the creator of the flyboard.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the 'father of the internet'?

  1. Vinton Cerf

  2. Robert Kahn

  3. Tim Berners-Lee

  4. Steve Jobs
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Vinton Cerf is widely recognized as the 'father of the internet' for his pioneering work in developing the TCP/IP protocol suite, the foundation of the internet.

Multiple choice

Which musician owns a line of vegan burgers called "Beyond Meat"?

  1. Jay-Z

  2. Will.i.am

  3. Snoop Dogg

  4. Pharell Williams
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Jay-Z is a co-owner of the plant-based meat company "Beyond Meat", which produces a line of vegan burgers and other meat alternatives.

Multiple choice

Which musician has a line of organic energy drinks called "REIZE"?

  1. Travis Scott

  2. Post Malone

  3. Bad Bunny

  4. J Balvin
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Travis Scott has a line of organic energy drinks called "REIZE" that is made with natural ingredients and no added sugar.

Multiple choice

Which historian is known for his work on the history of the internet?

  1. David Levy

  2. Janet Abbate

  3. Steven Johnson

  4. Andrew Lih
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Janet Abbate is a historian of science and technology who has written extensively about the history of the internet, including her book Inventing the Internet.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of the book The Information Age: A History?

  1. James Gleick

  2. Manuel Castells

  3. Alvin Toffler

  4. Nicholas Negroponte
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Manuel Castells is a Spanish sociologist and professor who is known for his work on the information society, including his book The Information Age: A History.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of the book The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies?

  1. Erik Brynjolfsson

  2. Andrew McAfee

  3. Martin Ford

  4. Kevin Kelly
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Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee are economists and professors who are known for their work on the impact of technology on the economy and society, including their book The Second Machine Age: Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of the book The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You?

  1. Eli Pariser

  2. Cass Sunstein

  3. Zeynep Tufekci

  4. Clay Shirky
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Eli Pariser is an author and activist who is known for his work on the impact of technology on democracy, including his book The Filter Bubble: What the Internet Is Hiding from You.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of the book The Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future?

  1. Martin Ford

  2. Erik Brynjolfsson

  3. Andrew McAfee

  4. Kevin Kelly
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Martin Ford is a futurist and author who is known for his work on the impact of technology on the economy and society, including his book The Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Threat of a Jobless Future.

Multiple choice

Who is the author of the book The Algorithmic Society: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our World?

  1. Helen Nissenbaum

  2. Virginia Eubanks

  3. Ruha Benjamin

  4. Wendy Chun
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Helen Nissenbaum is a professor and author who is known for her work on the ethics and social implications of technology, including her book The Algorithmic Society: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our World.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the father of the modern hotel industry?

  1. Conrad Hilton

  2. J.W. Marriott

  3. Bill Marriott

  4. Kemmons Wilson
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César Ritz is considered the father of the modern hotel industry for his pioneering work in establishing high standards of service and luxury at his hotels.

Multiple choice

Which Indian-born entrepreneur is known for his innovative work in developing low-cost solar energy solutions?

  1. Elon Musk

  2. Mukesh Ambani

  3. Gautam Adani

  4. Arun Majumdar
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Arun Majumdar, an Indian-born American scientist and entrepreneur, is renowned for his groundbreaking work in developing low-cost solar energy solutions. He co-founded the company Nanosolar, which pioneered the production of thin-film solar cells, making solar energy more affordable and accessible.