Business Quiz 2010 @ Alagappa University

Business Quiz - Prelims 12th February 2010 Alagappa Institute of Management Alagappa University, Karaikudi

Business Quiz - Prelims Ground Rules Open to all participants Two members per team Total no of questions: 25 5 points for each question 5 teams will be selected for finals based on score Reservation for B Schools Inbuilt tie breakers Quiz Master’s decision is final

Question - 1 This project was conceived in the Wilbur Smith study in 1962, designed by Seshadri Srinivasan measures 126 meters at its peak and completed after 38 years exceeding its initial budget by several times and is worth the Rs. 50 spent for using it. What is being referred here ?

Question - 1 Answer Bandra Worli Sea Link

Question - 2 The UN body IPCC headed by R K Pachuari is in controversy over the Himalayan Glacier Melting. Expand IPCC.

Question - 2 Answer Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

Question - 3 Its history dates back to 1887, when it was founded by Ninan Mathai and managed by M George. It started the first exclusive English FM Radio Service in Tamilnadu ( Chennai Live 104.8 ) but known for their association with Gold. Identify this business group.

Question - 3 Answer

Question - 4 Identify this Gen Next Girl of India Inc.

Question - 4 Answer Roshini Nadar CEO, HCL Corporation

Question - 5 Their mascot is a lion named Moochu Singh and their anthem is 'Halla Bol' sung by Ila Arun. Who are they?

Question - 5 Answer

Question - 6 Thuringiensis is in news and controversy now. How do we know Thuringiensis as ?

Question - 6 Answer BT Brinjal Bacillus Thuringiensis Brinjal

Question - 7 The Human Development Index (HDI) is an index used to rank countries by level of "human development", which usually also implies whether a country is developed, developing, or underdeveloped. Whose work is used as the underlying conceptual framework for UNHDI?

Question - 7 Answer Dr. Amartya Sen

Question - 8 EARN PIE MINERAL GUIDE Unscramble the above for a three word name of a new and novel business venture.

Question - 8 Answer

Question - 9 Sales of Kazuo Kawasaki MP 704 - rimless glasses suddenly hit its peak during the 2008 US presidential elections. Why / How?

Question - 9 Answer This was glass model was used by SARAH PALIN

Question - 10 www.imhalal.com There is something so unique about this website. It claims itself to be the first _____________.

Question - 10 Answer Islamic Search Engine

Question - 11 What is the historic significance of a 5 Mn Euro transaction that happened between ABN Amro and State Bank of India on 1 Jan, 1999?

Question - 11 Answer Euro made its first commercial debut in India (SBI and ABN Amro struck a $5 million Euro deal at the rate of $1.1740 per euro )

Question - 12 What is happening here ?

Question - 12 Answer The Toyota Bow (Toyota’s head apologizing for recent recall of its cars)

Question - 13 Hartmarx, the custom suit supplier to US President Obama was hit by recession and became bankrupt recently . It was acquired by an Indian company. Name the Indian company.

Question - 13 Answer

Question - 14 Which company has partnered with WWF on this initiative ?

Question - 14 Answer Aircel

Question - 15 Identify this business group with diversified interests.

Question - 16 “Sukuk” is a word that we keep hearing in the recent times after the financial crisis in Middle East (Dubai). What does it mean?

Question - 16 Answer Islamic Equivalent of Bonds

Question - 17 •Jagati Publications •Bharathi Cements •Sandur Power Company Who is the well known face behind these companies?

Question - 17 Answer Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy

Question - 18 This company has been appearing in the news time and again. Identify this company .

Question - 19 What is the name of the new venture fund started by Mr. N.R. Narayana Murthy ?

Question - 19 Answer Catamaran Venture Fund

Question - 20 “Broadcast Yourself ” Whose tagline is this ?

Question - 21 “Its a great way to shop” is the tagline of a famous brand in ‘80s. It pioneered the credit revolution in Madras and hailed as an earliest avatar of Credit cards in Madras. Installment purchase were made cool with their tagline. Once the credit card wave started and chain stores like Vivek’s, Vasanth & Co introduced better efficiency in operations, this brand was gone. Name it.

Question - 21 Answer Readymoney Shoppe

Question - 22 Who were the first Indian actors invited by NASDAQ to ring the opening bell ?

Question - 22 Answer SRK & Kajol

Question - 23 This was a famous brand in 1980’s. Ace dancer & Actor Prabhu Deva appeared in one of the commercial to promote this brand. The company was promoted by A.N Srinivasa Rao. What are we talking about ?

Question - 23 Answer Solidaire TV

Question - 24 The business in question was set up in 1986 by S S Goenka, who founded a small company called Peutronics Pvt. Ltd. with the aim of using computers to simplify the tedious job of keeping accounts. His son Bharat was responsible for the development of the commercial software product which led Peutronics Pvt. Ltd., into changing its name and becoming the company it is today. It now sells in 88 countries beyond its native India, including the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. Identify this globally recognized company

Question - 25 Identify this logo associated with publishing industry.

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