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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?

  1. A.

    Urban retail marketing and tourism sector privatization

  2. B.

    Agricultural subsidy distribution and rural credit expansion

  3. C.

    Integrated multimodal logistics and infrastructure planning

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    Rapid agricultural output expansion from improved monsoons

  2. B.

    Persistent current account deficit from rising import payments

  3. C.

    Sustained fiscal revenue growth from higher GST collections

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    JSW Group

  2. B.

    Aditya Birla Group

  3. C.

    Reliance Industries

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    Luxury retail

  2. B.

    Precious metals trade

  3. C.

    Textile sector

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    Determine the minimum wage rate

  2. B.

    Fix stock market prices

  3. C.

    Regulate liquidity in the banking system

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    Electric mobility infrastructure and battery swapping

  2. B.

    AI-driven retail investment and stock advisory services

  3. C.

    Satellite launch manufacturing and propulsion systems

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    Corporate expansion and luxury market consumption

  2. B.

    Improving Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education

  3. C.

    Structural unemployment and workforce productivity

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    AI-enabled agricultural systems integration

  2. B.

    Semiconductor manufacturing integration

  3. C.

    Inland waterways logistics integration

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    DPIIT-approved startup incubators

  2. B.

    RBI-regulated commercial banks

  3. C.

    State industrial finance bodies

  4. 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?

  1. A.

    Tata Group

  2. B.

    Aditya Birla Group

  3. C.

    JSW Group

  4. D.

    Vedanta Group

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Correct answer: B

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