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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 the first mobile phone service in India?

  1. GSM

  2. CDMA

  3. 3G

  4. 4G
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A Correct answer
Explanation

GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) was the first mobile phone service to be introduced in India, in 1995.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the first internet service provider in India?

  1. VSNL

  2. MTNL

  3. BSNL

  4. Airtel
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Explanation

VSNL (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited) was the first internet service provider in India, starting its operations in 1995.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the first e-commerce website in India?

  1. Flipkart

  2. Amazon India

  3. Snapdeal

  4. eBay India
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Explanation

Flipkart was the first e-commerce website to be launched in India, in 2007.

Multiple choice

Which company is the title sponsor of the Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Tour?

  1. Yonex

  2. Victor

  3. Li-Ning

  4. HSBC
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D Correct answer
Explanation

HSBC is the title sponsor of the BWF World Tour, a series of badminton tournaments held around the world.

Multiple choice

Which company is the official insurance partner of the BWF World Tour?

  1. Allianz

  2. AXA

  3. Zurich

  4. Generali
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Explanation

Allianz is the official insurance partner of the BWF World Tour, providing insurance coverage for players and officials.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first artificial intelligence-powered healthcare platform?

  1. AIIMS Health

  2. Apollo 24/7

  3. Practo

  4. MedGenome
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Explanation

AIIMS Health is India's first artificial intelligence-powered healthcare platform, developed by the AIIMS.

Multiple choice

What is the name of India's first telemedicine platform?

  1. eSanjeevani

  2. Practo

  3. Apollo 24/7

  4. MedGenome
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Explanation

eSanjeevani is India's first telemedicine platform, launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

Multiple choice

Which company is developing self-driving buses?

  1. EasyMile

  2. Navya

  3. Baidu

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

EasyMile, Navya, and Baidu are all developing self-driving buses.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian-born entrepreneurs founded the multinational technology company Infosys?

  1. Azim Premji

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. S. D. Shibulal

  4. K. Dinesh
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Nandan Nilekani, an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founded Infosys in 1981 along with six other engineers.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian-born entrepreneurs founded the multinational technology company Wipro?

  1. Azim Premji

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. S. D. Shibulal

  4. K. Dinesh
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Explanation

Azim Premji, an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded Wipro in 1945 as a vegetable oil company. Under his leadership, it transformed into a global technology giant.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian-born entrepreneurs founded the multinational technology company HCL Technologies?

  1. Shiv Nadar

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. S. D. Shibulal

  4. K. Dinesh
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Explanation

Shiv Nadar, an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded HCL Technologies in 1976. The company has grown into a leading global IT services provider.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian-born entrepreneurs founded the multinational technology company Tech Mahindra?

  1. Anand Mahindra

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. S. D. Shibulal

  4. K. Dinesh
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Explanation

Anand Mahindra, an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded Tech Mahindra in 1986 as a joint venture with British Telecommunications. It has since become a leading global IT services provider.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian-born entrepreneurs founded the multinational technology company Larsen & Toubro?

  1. A. M. Naik

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. S. D. Shibulal

  4. K. Dinesh
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Explanation

A. M. Naik, an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, joined Larsen & Toubro in 1965 and rose through the ranks to become its Chairman and Managing Director. Under his leadership, the company expanded globally and diversified into various industries.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian-born entrepreneurs founded the multinational technology company Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)?

  1. Ratan Tata

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. S. D. Shibulal

  4. K. Dinesh
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Explanation

Ratan Tata, an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, played a key role in the establishment of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in 1968. Under his leadership, TCS grew into a global IT services giant.

Multiple choice

Who among the following Indian-born entrepreneurs founded the multinational technology company Adani Group?

  1. Gautam Adani

  2. Nandan Nilekani

  3. S. D. Shibulal

  4. K. Dinesh
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Explanation

Gautam Adani, an Indian entrepreneur and philanthropist, founded the Adani Group in 1988. The company has grown into a global conglomerate with interests in various industries, including energy, ports, and logistics.