Tata Founder's Day 2016 Quiz
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Tata Global Beverages is the second largest tea company in the world.How many tonnes of tea does Tata Global Beverages manufacture annually?
- A.
50,000 tonnes, equivalent to 3,703 times the weight of the bell in Big Ben
- B.
70,000 tonnes, equivalent to 5,185 times the weight of the bell in Big Ben
- C.
80,000 tonnes, equivalent to 5,925 times the weight of the bell in Big Ben
Correct Answer
B. 70,000 tonnes, equivalent to 5,185 times the weight of the bell in Big BenExplanation
This year the 2016 Britishness Audit, commissioned Tetley,
to mark the latest Tea Folk adventure. The new TV ad sees national treasures Gaffer,
Sydney and Tina stroll back in time to celebrate the best things about Britain.
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- 2.
Tata Technologies is a global leader in IT services, consulting and business solutions.Recently Tata Technologies announced the expansion of operations in Europe with plans to open a new office, specializing in engineering support services, in what country?
- A.
Bulgaria
- B.
Slovakia
- C.
Romania
Correct Answer
C. RomaniaExplanation
Tata Technologies is expanding its operations through the opening of a new office in Brasov, Romania. The new office will grow Tata Technologies’ operations in Romania by over 50%.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Tata Communications is a leading global provider of telecommunications solutions. Approximately what percentage of the world’s internet routes are on Tata Communications’ network?
- A.
Under 14%
- B.
Under 22%
- C.
Over 24%
Correct Answer
C. Over 24%Explanation
Tata Communications is the world’s largest sub-sea cable network, and the first wholly-owned fibre ring around the world.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Jaguar Land Rover has a state-of-the-art cold weather testing facility, where temperatures go down to -40C, used to optimise the set-up of the all-wheel drive system, Dynamic Stability Control, and technologies such as Jaguar’s All-Surface Progress Control. Where is the Jaguar Land Rover cold weather testing facility located?
- A.
Nitra, in Slovakia
- B.
Inverness, UK
- C.
Arjeplog, in Sweden
Correct Answer
C. Arjeplog, in SwedenExplanation
Former Chelsea manager José Mourinho drove the Solihull-made Jaguar F-Pace S across a 37-mile frozen lake at Jaguar Land Rover’s extreme testing facility in Arjeplog, Sweden.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament takes place every year in the Netherlands. How many times has Denmark won the famous Tata Steel Chess Tournament in the Netherlands?
- A.
Three
- B.
Five
- C.
Six
Correct Answer
B. FiveExplanation
This year will see Amsterdam hosting Tata’s 78th chess tournament.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Tata Steel is the second largest steel producer in Europe. How many tonnes of material did Tata Steel deliver across Finland and the Baltic in 2013?
- A.
24,000 tonnes of material, equivalent to 160 average sized blue whales
- B.
60,000 tonnes of material, equivalent to 400 average sized blue whales
- C.
88,000 tonnes of material, equivalent to 586 average sized blue whales
Correct Answer
C. 88,000 tonnes of material, equivalent to 586 average sized blue whalesExplanation
Tata Steel created the first integrated steel plant in Asia and is the world's second most geographically diversified steel producer.Rate this question:
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- 7.
At what University did Cyrus Mistry, chairman of the Tata group, study?
- A.
The Indian Institute of Technology - Bombay
- B.
Imperial College - London
- C.
Trinity College - Dublin
Correct Answer
B. Imperial College - LondonExplanation
Cyrus Mistry acquired a civil engineering degree from Imperial College, London, and a master’s degree in management from the London Business School.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In which European city did Tata Steel team up with local architects to build The Municipal Stadium for UEFA Euro 2012?
- A.
Wrocław, Poland
- B.
Salzburg, Austria
- C.
Tallinn, Estonia
Correct Answer
A. Wrocław, PolandExplanation
Tata Steel was awarded the '2015 World's Most Ethical Company' award under the Metals category by the Ethisphere Institute. This was the third time that Tata Steel won this award.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Tata Communications is working to transform the Silk Road by laying down fibre networks. How many kilometres of fibre cable has the company laid down in Turkey, the Middle East and Central Asia to date?
- A.
20,000km - equivalent to the distance to go half way around the world
- B.
32,000km of fibre network - equivalent of flying from London to Sydney (and back)
- C.
40,000km – equivalent to the distance to go from pole to pole
Correct Answer
B. 32,000km of fibre network - equivalent of flying from London to Sydney (and back)Explanation
Tata Communications has invested in creating a 32,000km fibre network within Turkey to greatly improve the region’s internet services.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Tata Elxsi provides technology consulting and new product development for leading product companies and aspiring start-ups. Which airport did Tata Elxsi design?
- A.
Mexico City International Airport
- B.
Mumbai International Airport (CSIA)
- C.
World Central Airport Dubai
Correct Answer
B. Mumbai International Airport (CSIA)Explanation
Tata Elxsi was responsible for designing the experiential services for the various consumer touch points in Terminal 2 in Mumbai airport.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Tata Consultancy Services' Fit4Life programme requires employees to log every kilometre and hour of fitness they do on the Fit4Life app and in return TCS makes a donation to charity. How many km were logged in 2014?
- A.
1 million kilometres, equivalent to 25 laps around the earth
- B.
3 million kilometres, equivalent to 75 laps around the earth
- C.
6 million kilometres, equivalent to 150 laps around the earth
Correct Answer
C. 6 million kilometres, equivalent to 150 laps around the earthExplanation
The contributions received from TCS Fit4life Corporate Challenge will benefit the “Cochin Cancer Society.”Rate this question:
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- 12.
Diligenta is the second largest business process services provider for the Life and Pensions industry in the UK. How many Life and Pensions policies do they administer in the UK?
- A.
1 million
- B.
5 million
- C.
10 million
Correct Answer
C. 10 millionExplanation
TCS and Diligenta work with 7 out of the Top 10 UK L&P insurers. In a short period of time, Diligenta has made a mark for itself as the second largest player in the Life and Pension BPS space.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) are one of the global leaders in eLearning, simulations and serious games. How many industry awards has TIS won over the last two decades?
- A.
14
- B.
56
- C.
94
Correct Answer
C. 94Explanation
Tata Interactive Systems has won 94 industry awards including the Performance Centered Design award, the IT Training award and Business World-NID Excellence award.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Tata International is one of India’s earliest and most prominent footwear manufacturers. Which shoe retailer does Tata International provide shoes for?
- A.
Zara
- B.
Marks & Spencer
- C.
Mango
- D.
All three
Correct Answer
D. All threeExplanation
Tata International is the largest exporter of children’s shoes from India.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Tata Limited, Jaguar Land Rover and Warwick University’s Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) have joined together in creating the £150m National Automotive Innovation Centre (NAIC) in Coventry. The multi-disciplinary research teams will provide critical mass for innovation and technology development. NAIC will create how many jobs for engineers and scientists?
- A.
300+
- B.
600+
- C.
900+
Correct Answer
C. 900+Explanation
The NAIC is a joint venture between WMG, Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Motors, and will receive Government research funding. It will be a centre for world-leading research on developing new automotive technologies aimed at reducing CO2 emissions and dependency on fossil fuels.
Here is the latest advert from Tata Motors who have partnered with NAIC.
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- 16.
Which year did the St. James' Court Hotel in London, now part of Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces, first open its doors to paying guests?
- A.
1902
- B.
1932
- C.
1952
Correct Answer
A. 1902Explanation
St. James' Court, A Taj Hotel based in London unveiled the first of its ‘English Classics, Reinvented’ literary series at Taj's latest Kona restaurant and bar, whilst hosting the preview reception for the Hay Festival 2015, one of UK’s largest literature gatherings. The Taj partnered with contemporary British artists to create a selection of limited edition covers for the UK’s best loved literary classics such as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Jungle Book.Rate this question:
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