Richard Branson Personal Life And Career! Trivia Facts Quiz

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    What kind of business did he start in 1972?

    • Transport business 
    • Tourism business 
    • Hospitality 
    • Record store business 
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Have you heard about the magazine Student? It is a famous magazine with amazing content. It was Richard Branson's first profitable business venture. For this venture, he built others that form the Virgin Group. He is a British entrepreneur and philanthropist. Richard Branson is an author, too, and has added many books to his debut. How much do you know about him?

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  • 2. 
    What kind of business was the first he would launch?  - ProProfs

    What kind of business was the first he would launch? 

    • Transport 

    • Entertainment 

    • Fashion 

    • Food 

    Correct Answer
    A. Entertainment 
    Explanation
    The first business he would launch was in the entertainment industry. This means that he would start a business that focuses on providing entertainment services or products. It could be anything related to entertainment such as a movie theater, a music production company, or an event management company. This choice indicates that he is interested in creating experiences or products that bring joy and amusement to people.

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  • 3. 
    How old was he when he started Student?  - ProProfs

    How old was he when he started Student? 

    • 17 years old 

    • 16 years old 

    • 19 years old 

    • 13 years old 

    Correct Answer
    A. 16 years old 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 16 years old. This means that he started Student when he was 16 years old.

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  • 4. 
    What is Richard Branson's nationality?  - ProProfs

    What is Richard Branson's nationality? 

    • Australian 

    • American 

    • British 

    • Singaporean 

    Correct Answer
    A. British 
    Explanation
    Richard Branson's nationality is British because he was born in England and holds a British passport. He is widely known as a British entrepreneur and business magnate, with his most notable ventures including the Virgin Group conglomerate. Branson has also been involved in various philanthropic and humanitarian efforts in the United Kingdom.

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  • 5. 
    How old was he when he left Stowe School?  - ProProfs

    How old was he when he left Stowe School? 

    • 14 years old 

    • 19 years old 

    • 16 years old 

    • 18 years old 

    Correct Answer
    A. 16 years old 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 16 years old. This can be inferred from the question which asks about the age at which he left Stowe School.

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  • 6. 
    How many siblings does he have?  - ProProfs

    How many siblings does he have? 

    • Two 

    • Three 

    • Five 

    • Six 

    Correct Answer
    A. Two 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is Two. This implies that the person being referred to has two siblings.

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  • 7. 
    When did Edward Branson leave England for India?  - ProProfs

    When did Edward Branson leave England for India? 

    • 1973

    • 1789

    • 1793 

    • 1781 

    Correct Answer
    A. 1793 
    Explanation
    Edward Branson left England for India in 1793.

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  • 8. 
    When did he start his spaceflight corporation business?  - ProProfs

    When did he start his spaceflight corporation business? 

    • 2012 

    • 2003 

    • 2004 

    • 2009

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004 
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 2004. This means that he started his spaceflight corporation business in 2004.

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  • 9. 
    When was the first time he was featured in Time's list of influential persons?  - ProProfs

    When was the first time he was featured in Time's list of influential persons? 

    • 2004 

    • 2001 

    • 2000

    • 2001

    Correct Answer
    A. 2004 
    Explanation
    In 2004, he was featured in Time's list of influential persons for the first time.

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  • 10. 
    When did he found Virgin Galactic?  - ProProfs

    When did he found Virgin Galactic? 

    • 1973 

    • 1971 

    • 1989

    • 1972

    Correct Answer
    A. 1972

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