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Corporate Organizations and Industry

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Corporate organizations and industry questions test knowledge of major Indian brands, IT companies, and recent corporate acquisitions. Topics cover brand ambassadors, company histories, and industry milestones. This section is vital for the general awareness preparation of banking and administrative exams.

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Corporate Organizations and Industry Questions

Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of a public sector enterprise in India?

  1. Tata Steel

  2. Indian Oil Corporation

  3. Reliance Industries

  4. Bharti Airtel
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Indian Oil Corporation is an example of a public sector enterprise in India. It is a state-owned company that is engaged in the refining and distribution of petroleum products.

Multiple choice

Which Indian ride-sharing service allows pets on their platform?

  1. BlaBlaCar

  2. Carpooling India

  3. Quick Ride

  4. PoolmyCab
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

BlaBlaCar is the only Indian ride-sharing service that allows pets on their platform, subject to certain conditions and restrictions. Pets must be properly crated and muzzled, and a fee must be paid.

Multiple choice

Which Indian company is a leading manufacturer of medical devices and equipment?

  1. Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices

  2. Wipro GE Healthcare

  3. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories

  4. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices is a prominent Indian company known for its production of medical devices, including syringes, needles, and surgical instruments.

Multiple choice

Which Indian company is known for developing the world's first indigenous supercomputer?

  1. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. HCL Technologies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

HCL Technologies, an Indian multinational IT company, developed the world's first indigenous supercomputer, called "PARAM Shavak," in 1991.

Multiple choice

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by Ramesh Jaura in 1973?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Starmark Bookstores
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Crossword Bookstores was founded by Ramesh Jaura in 1973 and is one of the largest bookselling chains in India.

Multiple choice

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal in 2007?

  1. Flipkart

  2. Amazon India

  3. Snapdeal

  4. Paytm Mall
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Flipkart was founded by Nandan Nilekani and Sanjeev Aggarwal in 2007 and is one of the largest e-commerce companies in India, with a significant focus on bookselling.

Multiple choice

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by R. K. Narayan in 1932?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Higginbothams
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Higginbothams was founded by R. K. Narayan in 1932 and is one of the oldest bookselling chains in India, with stores in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Multiple choice

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by J. K. Rowling in 1995?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Bloomsbury India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bloomsbury India was founded by J. K. Rowling in 1995 and is the Indian branch of Bloomsbury Publishing, a major international publishing house.

Multiple choice

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by T. N. Seshan in 1981?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Sapna Book House
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Sapna Book House was founded by T. N. Seshan in 1981 and is a leading bookselling chain in South India, with stores in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Multiple choice

Which Indian bookselling chain was founded by Anand Neelakantan in 2012?

  1. Crossword Bookstores

  2. Landmark Bookstores

  3. Oxford Bookstores

  4. Bookadda
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Bookadda was founded by Anand Neelakantan in 2012 and is an online bookselling platform that offers a wide range of books, including Indian and international literature, academic books, and children's books.

Multiple choice

Which Indian company is the largest investor in Africa?

  1. Reliance Industries

  2. Tata Group

  3. Bharti Airtel

  4. Adani Group
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Tata Group is the largest Indian investor in Africa.

Multiple choice

Which Indian IT company became the first Indian company to be listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange?

  1. Infosys

  2. Wipro

  3. Tata Consultancy Services

  4. HCL Technologies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Infosys achieved this milestone in 1999, marking a significant moment for the Indian IT industry on the global stage.

Multiple choice

Which Indian IT company is the largest provider of IT services in India?

  1. Tata Consultancy Services

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. HCL Technologies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is the largest IT services company in India, known for its global presence and extensive portfolio of services.

Multiple choice

Which Indian IT company is known for its expertise in providing software solutions for the banking and financial sector?

  1. Infosys

  2. Wipro

  3. Tata Consultancy Services

  4. Tech Mahindra
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Tech Mahindra is a leading Indian IT company specializing in providing software solutions and services for the banking and financial sector, catering to clients worldwide.

Multiple choice

Which Indian IT company is known for its contributions to the development of open-source software?

  1. Red Hat

  2. Infosys

  3. Wipro

  4. HCL Technologies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Red Hat, an American multinational software company with a significant presence in India, is renowned for its contributions to open-source software, including the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.