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MCQs on “Role of Startups in India’s Technological Growth”
1. What was the primary objective of the “Startup India” initiative launched in 2016?
a) To encourage foreign direct investment in startups
b) To promote the growth of startups in India
c) To increase corporate tax rates for startups
d) To enhance agricultural technologies
Answer: b) To promote the growth of startups in India
2. Which of the following sectors has witnessed the most significant impact of Indian startups?
a) Textile
b) Renewable energy
c) Information Technology
d) Mining
Answer: c) Information Technology
3. What is the primary role of incubators in supporting startups?
a) Providing direct financial assistance
b) Offering infrastructure, mentorship, and resources
c) Drafting government policies
d) Enforcing regulatory compliance
Answer: b) Offering infrastructure, mentorship, and resources
4. As of 2023, India ranks ____ globally in terms of the number of unicorn startups.
a) First
b) Second
c) Third
d) Fourth
Answer: c) Third
5. Which Indian city is referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India” due to its thriving startup ecosystem?
a) Mumbai
b) Hyderabad
c) Bangalore
d) Pune
Answer: c) Bangalore
6. What is a “unicorn” in the context of startups?
a) A startup with an innovative product
b) A startup founded by a single individual
c) A privately held startup valued at over $1 billion
d) A startup based in rural areas
Answer: c) A privately held startup valued at over $1 billion
7. Which of the following is a government initiative specifically designed to support women-led startups in India?
a) Atal Innovation Mission
b) Women Entrepreneurs Fund
c) Annapurna Scheme
d) Stand-Up India
Answer: d) Stand-Up India
8. Which funding stage is typically associated with startups seeking large-scale market expansion?
a) Seed funding
b) Series A funding
c) Series B funding
d) Series D funding
Answer: c) Series B funding
9. Which regulatory body oversees startup financing through venture capital in India?
a) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
c) Ministry of Finance
d) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: b) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
10. What is the main purpose of the Atal Innovation Mission?
a) To enhance banking facilities for startups
b) To establish innovation and entrepreneurship promotion platforms
c) To increase foreign startup collaborations
d) To fund agricultural research
Answer: b) To establish innovation and entrepreneurship promotion platforms
11. Startups in the field of renewable energy are crucial for achieving India’s target of ____ GW renewable energy capacity by 2030.
a) 300
b) 450
c) 500
d) 600
Answer: c) 500
12. What does DPIIT stand for in the context of startups?
a) Department for Promotion of Infrastructure and Innovation Technology
b) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
c) Department for Policy Innovation in Information Technology
d) Department of Private Investment and Industrial Trade
Answer: b) Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade
13. Which sector has the maximum number of startups in India?
a) FinTech
b) EdTech
c) HealthTech
d) AgriTech
Answer: a) FinTech
14. How does the government’s “Fund of Funds for Startups” (FFS) help startups?
a) Provides direct grants to startups
b) Offers equity funding through venture capital firms
c) Reduces tax liabilities for startups
d) Supports startups with free resources
Answer: b) Offers equity funding through venture capital firms
15. What is India’s global ranking in the 2023 Global Innovation Index?
a) 36th
b) 40th
c) 50th
d) 55th
Answer: a) 36th
16. Which of the following technologies is being heavily promoted by Indian startups in agriculture?
a) Blockchain
b) Artificial Intelligence
c) Internet of Things (IoT)
d) All of the above
Answer: d) All of the above
17. Which ministry oversees the Startup India initiative?
a) Ministry of Finance
b) Ministry of Education
c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
d) Ministry of Science and Technology
Answer: c) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
18. Startups contribute significantly to employment generation in India. Approximately how many jobs have been created by startups as of 2023?
a) 1 million
b) 2 million
c) 3 million
d) 5 million
Answer: b) 2 million
19. Which of the following is NOT a challenge faced by startups in India?
a) Regulatory hurdles
b) Lack of talent pool
c) Access to finance
d) High internet penetration
Answer: d) High internet penetration
20. Which government platform connects startups with investors and other ecosystem stakeholders?
a) Startup Connect India
b) Startup Portal
c) Startup India Hub
d) Innovation Link
Answer: c) Startup India Hub
21. Which Indian startup became the first to list on NASDAQ in 2021?
a) Flipkart
b) Zomato
c) Freshworks
d) Paytm
Answer: c) Freshworks
22. The government’s tax exemption for startups under Section 80-IAC is applicable for how many consecutive years?
a) 3
b) 5
c) 7
d) 10
Answer: a) 3
23. What percentage of startups in India are tech-based as of 2023?
a) 25%
b) 40%
c) 60%
d) 80%
Answer: c) 60%
24. Which organization compiles the National Startup Rankings in India?
a) NITI Aayog
b) DPIIT
c) Ministry of Commerce
d) Startup India Initiative
Answer: b) DPIIT
25. India’s startup ecosystem has a significant impact on achieving which of the following global goals?
a) Paris Agreement
b) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
c) World Economic Growth Targets
d) G20 Summit Resolutions
Answer: b) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
26. Which startup category is promoting financial inclusion in rural India?
a) HealthTech
b) AgriTech
c) FinTech
d) EduTech
Answer: c) FinTech
27. The “MeitY Startup Hub” is a platform under which ministry?
a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
b) Ministry of Science and Technology
c) Ministry of Industry
d) Ministry of Commerce
Answer: a) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
28. What is the primary role of venture capitalists in the startup ecosystem?
a) Implementing policies
b) Mentoring students
c) Investing in startups for equity
d) Conducting legal compliance audits
Answer: c) Investing in startups for equity
29. Which Indian startup achieved unicorn status in the shortest time?
a) Ola
b) Zomato
c) Mensa Brands
d) Byju’s
Answer: c) Mensa Brands
30. What is the role of technology parks like T-Hub in Hyderabad for startups?
a) Promoting traditional businesses
b) Providing innovation spaces and resources
c) Enforcing strict compliance rules
d) Offering tax rebates
Answer: b) Providing innovation spaces and resources
