1.
Which venture capital firm invested in the most number of start-ups in 2015¤ making a record of sealing a deal every week in India?
Correct Answer
B. Sequoia Capital
Explanation
Sequoia Capital is the correct answer because it invested in the most number of start-ups in 2015 in India, sealing a deal every week.
2.
One of these people was the common factor between three start-ups - Dogspot¤ Crayon Data and UrbanClap. Who is it?
Correct Answer
D. Rohit Bansal
Explanation
Rohit Bansal is the correct answer because he is the common factor between three start-ups - Dogspot, Crayon Data, and UrbanClap. This suggests that Rohit Bansal has been involved or associated with these companies in some capacity, possibly as a founder, investor, or advisor.
3.
The co-founder of this Pune based startup was held hostage in his office by 30 irate staffers who were let go because of fund cuts. Which startup are we talking about?
Correct Answer
B. Tiny Owl
Explanation
The correct answer is Tiny Owl because the question mentions a Pune based startup whose co-founder was held hostage by 30 angry employees who had been laid off due to funding cuts. This incident was reported in the news and was specifically associated with Tiny Owl.
4.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh became the brand ambassador of which classified website in 2015?
Correct Answer
B. Quikr
Explanation
In 2015, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh became the brand ambassador of Quikr, a classified website. Quikr is a popular platform for buying and selling used goods, real estate, jobs, and services. Ranveer Singh's association with Quikr helped to promote the brand and attract more users to the website.
5.
Which taxi aggregator startup¿s value rose almost five-fold to $5 billion in the country during 2015?
Correct Answer
A. Ola
Explanation
Ola's value rose almost five-fold to $5 billion in the country during 2015.
6.
Automotive startup Athher Energy received finding of $12 million from Tiger Global in May 2015. Which online shopping site is backing it in India?
Correct Answer
A. Flipkart
Explanation
Flipkart is the correct answer because the question states that Athher Energy received funding from Tiger Global, and Flipkart is the online shopping site that is backing Athher Energy in India.
7.
Rahul Yadav¤ Housing.com¿s former CEO had a email squabble with the managing Director of this firm saying¤ "If you don¿t stop messing around with me¤ directly or even indirectly¤ I will vacate the best of your firm." Which firm was it?
Correct Answer
D. Sequoia capital
Explanation
The question provides a statement made by Rahul Yadav, the former CEO of Housing.com, in which he threatens to vacate the "best of your firm" if the managing director of the firm continues to mess around with him. The correct answer, Sequoia Capital, is the firm being referred to in the statement.
8.
This consultancy made the highest number of private equity deals in India. Who is it?
Correct Answer
A. EY
Explanation
EY is the correct answer because it made the highest number of private equity deals in India.
9.
Startups in which of these sectors were the most funded in 2015?
Correct Answer
C. IT services
Explanation
In 2015, IT services startups received the most funding compared to startups in the other sectors mentioned. This indicates that investors were more interested in supporting and investing in IT services companies during that year.
10.
Which firm scooped a record deal of $700 million in 2015¤ the highest for any startup in India?
Correct Answer
A. Amazon
Explanation
In 2015, Amazon secured a record deal of $700 million, which was the highest amount ever received by a startup in India. This indicates that Amazon was able to attract significant investment and recognition for its business model and potential growth in the Indian market.