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Previous-year paper · 10 questions
BBA-DBE Bangalore 2026
General Knowledge
Question 1
The PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan was introduced mainly to improve which aspects of India’s infrastructure and development strategy?
- A.
Urban retail marketing and tourism sector privatization
- B.
Agricultural subsidy distribution and rural credit expansion
- C.
Integrated multimodal logistics and infrastructure planning
- D.
Corporate banking regulation and monetary policy control
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Correct answer: C
Question 2
An Indian smartphone manufacturer faced higher production costs after the rupee depreciated during a period of rising electronic component import costs and elevated crude oil prices. Which Balance of Payments situation most likely caused this pressure on the rupee?
- A.
Rapid agricultural output expansion from improved monsoons
- B.
Persistent current account deficit from rising import payments
- C.
Sustained fiscal revenue growth from higher GST collections
- D.
Continuous capital account surplus from foreign investments
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Correct answer: B
Question 3
Which Indian conglomerate became the new owner of ACC and Ambuja Cements after acquiring Holcim’s India business?
- A.
JSW Group
- B.
Aditya Birla Group
- C.
Reliance Industries
- D.
Adani Group
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Correct answer: D
Question 4
In the Union Budget 2026–27, which sector received major emphasis under the government’s employment-generation strategy?
- A.
Luxury retail
- B.
Precious metals trade
- C.
Textile sector
- D.
Airline privatisation
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Correct answer: C
Question 5
What is the main purpose of the repo rate fixed by the Reserve Bank of India?
- A.
Determine the minimum wage rate
- B.
Fix stock market prices
- C.
Regulate liquidity in the banking system
- D.
Control fiscal deficit directly
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Correct answer: C
Question 6
India’s first Unicorn of the year 2026 emerged from which of the following business domains?
- A.
Electric mobility infrastructure and battery swapping
- B.
AI-driven retail investment and stock advisory services
- C.
Satellite launch manufacturing and propulsion systems
- D.
Backend digital payments infrastructure and checkout solutions
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Correct answer: D
Question 7
India’s focus on improving the quality of human capital through skill development and digital inclusion initiatives mainly aims to address which long-term economic challenges?
- A.
Corporate expansion and luxury market consumption
- B.
Improving Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education
- C.
Structural unemployment and workforce productivity
- D.
Agricultural imbalance and regional trade performance
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Correct answer: C
Question 8
According to the Government of India Budget 2026–27, which of the following sectors was linked with the proposed “BharatVISTAAR” initiative?
- A.
AI-enabled agricultural systems integration
- B.
Semiconductor manufacturing integration
- C.
Inland waterways logistics integration
- D.
Tourism and cultural heritage integration
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Correct answer: A
Question 9
Under Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0, startup investments are proposed to be routed through which entities?
- A.
DPIIT-approved startup incubators
- B.
RBI-regulated commercial banks
- C.
State industrial finance bodies
- D.
SEBI-registered Category I & II AIFs
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Correct answer: D
Question 10
Which Indian conglomerate owns Novelis, one of the world’s largest aluminium rolling and recycling companies?
- A.
Tata Group
- B.
Aditya Birla Group
- C.
JSW Group
- D.
Vedanta Group
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Correct answer: B
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