Rotaract Club Of Thane North
Start UPS ka DUM
Questions and Answers
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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?
- A.
Tiger Global
- B.
Sequoia Capital
- C.
Kalaari
- D.
Capital Nexus Ventures
Correct Answer
B. Sequoia CapitalExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
One of these people was the common factor between three start-ups - Dogspot¤ Crayon Data and UrbanClap. Who is it?
- A.
Kunal Bahl
- B.
TV Mohandas Pai
- C.
Ratan Tata
- D.
Rohit Bansal
Correct Answer
D. Rohit BansalExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 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?
- A.
Dazo
- B.
Tiny Owl
- C.
Housing.com
- D.
Spoonjoy
Correct Answer
B. Tiny OwlExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh became the brand ambassador of which classified website in 2015?
- A.
OLX
- B.
Quikr
- C.
Ezebee
- D.
Justdial
Correct Answer
B. QuikrExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which taxi aggregator startup¿s value rose almost five-fold to $5 billion in the country during 2015?
- A.
Ola
- B.
Taxi for Sure
- C.
Uber
- D.
Meru Cabs
Correct Answer
A. OlaExplanation
Ola's value rose almost five-fold to $5 billion in the country during 2015.Rate this question:
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- 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?
- A.
Flipkart
- B.
Snapdeal
- C.
Myntra
- D.
Amazon
Correct Answer
A. FlipkartExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 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?
- A.
Softbank
- B.
Magic Bricks
- C.
99acres
- D.
Sequoia capital
Correct Answer
D. Sequoia capitalExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
This consultancy made the highest number of private equity deals in India. Who is it?
- A.
EY
- B.
Deloitte
- C.
Avendus
- D.
KPMG
Correct Answer
A. EYExplanation
EY is the correct answer because it made the highest number of private equity deals in India.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Startups in which of these sectors were the most funded in 2015?
- A.
Food
- B.
Social Work
- C.
IT services
- D.
Groceries delivery
Correct Answer
C. IT servicesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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Which firm scooped a record deal of $700 million in 2015¤ the highest for any startup in India?
- A.
Amazon
- B.
Flipkart
- C.
Snapdeal
- D.
Housing.com
Correct Answer
A. AmazonExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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