AIM 2010 Prelims

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

2. 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

3. 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 ?

4. Question - 1
Answer
Bandra Worli Sea Link

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

6. Question - 2
Answer
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change

7. 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.

8. Question - 3
Answer

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

10. Question - 4
Answer
Roshini Nadar
CEO, HCL Corporation

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

12. Question - 5
Answer

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

14. Question - 6
Answer
BT Brinjal
Bacillus Thuringiensis Brinjal

15. 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?

16. Question - 7
Answer
Dr. Amartya Sen

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

18. Question - 8
Answer

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

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

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

22. Question - 10
Answer
Islamic Search Engine

23. 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?

24. 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 )

25. Question - 12
What is happening here ?

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

27. 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.

28. Question - 13
Answer

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

30. Question - 14
Answer
Aircel

31. Question - 15
Identify this business group with diversified interests.

32. Question - 15
Answer

33. 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?

34. Question - 16
Answer
Islamic Equivalent of Bonds

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

36. Question - 17
Answer
Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy

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

38. Question - 18
Answer

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

40. Question - 19
Answer
Catamaran Venture Fund

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

42. Question - 20
Answer

43. 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.

44. Question - 21
Answer
Readymoney Shoppe

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

46. Question - 22
Answer
SRK & Kajol

47. 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 ?

48. Question - 23
Answer
Solidaire TV

49. 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

50. Question - 24
Answer

51. Question - 25
Identify this logo associated with publishing industry.

52. Question - 25
Answer

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