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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

Pawan Munjal is the CEO of which of the following companies?

  1. Hero Honda

  2. Escorts

  3. Yamaha

  4. Toyota
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Pawan Munjal is the CEO of Hero Honda (now Hero MotoCorp after the joint venture with Honda ended). The Munjal family founded Hero Honda, and Pawan Munjal has been instrumental in leading the company to become the world's largest two-wheeler manufacturer. Hero Honda was a joint venture between Hero Group and Honda Motor Company until 2010.

Multiple choice

Which company is planning to launch a multi-purpose vehicle called “Ingenio”?

  1. Mahindra and Mahindra

  2. Maruti Udyog

  3. Eicher Motors

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

Mahindra & Mahindra planned to launch a multi-purpose vehicle called 'Ingenio' as part of their expansion in the utility vehicle segment. The Ingenio was positioned as a modern, versatile MPV to compete in the growing Indian market for family and commercial vehicles. M&M has a strong presence in the utility vehicle market with models like the Scorpio and XUV series.

Multiple choice

Sutlej Textile is a company of

  1. K.K. Birla Group

  2. S. Kumars

  3. J.K. Group

  4. ITC
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sutlej Textiles and Industries Ltd is part of the K.K. Birla Group, one of India's prominent business conglomerates. The K.K. Birla Group has diverse interests in textiles, sugar, engineering, and media. Sutlej Textiles operates multiple manufacturing units and is a significant player in the Indian textile industry, reflecting the group's industrial presence.

Multiple choice

The first cellular phone service in India was introduced by

  1. Bharti Airtel

  2. Modi Telstra

  3. Motorola

  4. Reliance Telecommunications
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Modi Telstra, a joint venture between India's Modi Group and Australia's Telstra, launched India's first cellular mobile service in Kolkata in 1995, marking the beginning of mobile telecommunications in the country.

Multiple choice

Which of the following company has acquired the third 4·4 thousand mega power project to be established at Krishnapattanam (Andhra Pradesh) on the basis of its lowest bid?

  1. Reliance Power

  2. L & T

  3. Starline

  4. Power Grid
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A Correct answer
Explanation

This appears to be a specific factual question about a power project in Andhra Pradesh. Reliance Power (Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group) did bid for and win the 4,000 MW (likely '4 thousand mega' refers to 4000 MW) Krishnapattanam ultra-mega power project based on lowest tariff. This is temporally specific information about a particular project and company.

Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the appropriate answer from the options given below:

“Home Depot” is a

  1. super tanker missile

  2. new model from Godrej home appliances

  3. life insurance scheme launched by Birla

  4. hardware company

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer, specializing in hardware, tools, construction materials, and home products. It is an American multinational company that operates large warehouse-style stores selling hardware and home improvement goods.

Multiple choice

Under what name is MTNL marketing its CDMA based WiLL service in Mumbai and Delhi?

  1. Dolphin

  2. Swarna

  3. Garuda

  4. Seema

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

MTNL (Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited) marketed its CDMA-based WiLL (Wireless in Local Loop) service under the brand name 'Dolphin' in Mumbai and Delhi. This was a fixed-line wireless service. 'Garuda' was another MTNL service (GSM-based). 'Swarna' and 'Seema' are not associated with MTNL services.

Multiple choice

To which business group did the Ambanis of Reliance Group sell their holding in Larsen and Toubro?

  1. RP Goenkas

  2. A V Birla

  3. Kanorias

  4. Mittals

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The Ambani family (Reliance Group) sold their stake in Larsen and Toubro (L&T) to the RP Goenka group in the early 2000s. This was part of Reliance's strategic restructuring. The Birla group, Kanorias, and Mittals were not the buyers in this specific transaction.