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Have you read about the British billionaire named Richard Branson? He is an entrepreneur who is good at what he does. Richard Branson is a philanthropist and author who owns the Virgin Group. He has always loved to be a businessman and went into business in his teenage years. Take this super quiz about him!


Questions and Answers
  • 1. 

    What disorder did he suffer while he school?

    • A.

      ADHD

    • B.

      Downs syndrome

    • C.

      Dyslexia

    • D.

      Polio

    Correct Answer
    C. Dyslexia
    Explanation
    The individual in question suffered from dyslexia while in school. Dyslexia is a learning disorder that affects a person's ability to read, write, and spell. It is characterized by difficulties with word recognition, decoding, and comprehension. People with dyslexia may have trouble with reading fluency and accuracy, as well as difficulties with phonological awareness and processing. This disorder can significantly impact a person's academic performance and may require specialized interventions and accommodations to support their learning.

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  • 2. 

    When did he launch his first successful business? 

    • A.

      1966

    • B.

      1965

    • C.

      1999

    • D.

      1976

    Correct Answer
    A. 1966
    Explanation
    In the given question, the answer is 1966. This implies that the person in question launched their first successful business in the year 1966.

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  • 3. 

    When was the first issue of Student released? 

    • A.

      September 1983

    • B.

      January 1968

    • C.

      June 1977

    • D.

      October 1969

    Correct Answer
    B. January 1968
    Explanation
    The correct answer is January 1968. This is the earliest date listed among the options provided.

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  • 4. 

    Who helped him launch Virgin Records?

    • A.

      Laila Brown

    • B.

      Hewlett Branson 

    • C.

      Tim Gates 

    • D.

      Nik Powell

    Correct Answer
    D. Nik Powell
    Explanation
    Nik Powell helped him launch Virgin Records.

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  • 5. 

    Which of these is the debut album for Virgin Records?

    • A.

      Old Roger

    • B.

      Minding the Game

    • C.

      Wedding Bells 

    • D.

      Tubular bells 

    Correct Answer
    D. Tubular bells 
    Explanation
    Tubular Bells is the debut album for Virgin Records.

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  • 6. 

    Which of these singers was not signed to Virgin Records? 

    • A.

      Peter Gabriel 

    • B.

      Japan

    • C.

      Edward Stone 

    • D.

      UB40

    Correct Answer
    C. Edward Stone 
  • 7. 

    When was his record label recognised as the biggest in the world? 

    • A.

      2001

    • B.

      2008

    • C.

      2004

    • D.

      2010

    Correct Answer
    A. 2001
    Explanation
    In 2001, his record label was recognized as the biggest in the world.

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  • 8. 

    When did Richard Branson buy Heaven?

    • A.

      1988

    • B.

      1948

    • C.

      1884

    • D.

      1984

    Correct Answer
    D. 1984
    Explanation
    Richard Branson bought Heaven in 1984.

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  • 9. 

    When did Richard Branson buy Heaven?

    • A.

      1985

    • B.

      1965

    • C.

      1975

    • D.

      1995

    Correct Answer
    A. 1985
    Explanation
    Richard Branson bought Heaven in 1985.

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  • 10. 

    When did he launch Virgin Mobile? 

    • A.

      1994

    • B.

      1944

    • C.

      1964

    • D.

      1991

    Correct Answer
    A. 1994
    Explanation
    The correct answer is 1994 because it is the only option that matches the question. The question asks when he launched Virgin Mobile, and the answer 1994 indicates the year in which he launched it.

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