Jamsetji Tata was an Indian industrialist who founded India’s largest conglomerate, the Tata Group. At present, Jamsetji Tata is known not only as a businessman but also as the man who helped India achieve a place in the league of industrial nations. His vision served as the foundation for technical education and the development of the steel and power industries in India. On the 184th Anniversary of his birth, here is a quiz to help you learn more about his life and early career;
1. When was Jamsetji Tata born?
A. March 3, 1839
B. May 3, 1857
C. April 4, 1962
D. July 3, 1981
2. Where was Jamsetji Tata born?
A. Gujarat
B. Mumbai
C. Pune
D. Hyderabad
3. What is the main business of the Tata Group?
A. Production
B. Technology
C. Energy
D. All of the above
4. Where did Jamsetji Tata study?
A. Wilson College
B. St. College Xavier
C. Elphinstone College
D. Calcutta University
5. What was the name of the first Indian hotel chain founded by Jamsetji Tata?
A. Hilton Hotel
B. Sarovar Hotels
C. Taj Hotel Palace and Resort.
D. Marriott
6. In what other industries has Jamsetji Tata invested?
A. Steel
B. Hydropower
C. Airlines
D. All of the above
7. What is the name of the city where Jamsetji Tata founded his first Indian science institute?
A. Bangalore
B. Pune
C. Gujarat
D. Mumbai
8. What was the name of the first business school in India founded by Jamsetji Tata?
A. Indian Institute of Management
B. Indian School of Management
C. Indian Institute of Management Sciences
D. None of the above
9. What is the name of the first hydroelectric power plant in India established by Jamsetji Tata?
A. Tata hydroelectric power supply company
B. Tata Power Company
C. Jamsetji tata power supply
D. None of the above
10. What is the place of Jamsetji Tata’s death?
A. Mumbai
B. Pune
C. Gandhinagar
D. Delhi
Answer
1 A. March 3, 1839
Jamsetji Tata was born on March 3, 1839.
2 A. Gujrat
Jamsetji Tata was born in Gujrat
3 D. All of the above
The Tata Group’s core businesses involve manufacturing, services, technology, energy and materials.
4 C. Elphinstone College
Jamsetji Tata studied at Elphinstone College, Mumbai
5 C. Taj Hotel Resort and Palace.
The first Indian hotel chain founded by Jamsetji Tata was Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces.
6 D. All of the above
Jamsetji Tata invests in many industries including steel, hydropower and aviation.
7 A. Bangalore
Jamsetji Tata established his first Indian science institute in Banglore, which was called the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore
8 A. Indian Institute of Management
The first business school in India founded by Jamsetji Tata was the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad
9 A. Tata Hydro Power Supply Company
The first hydroelectric power plant in India established by Jamsetji Tata was Tata Hydropower Supply Company
10 A. Mumbai
Jamsetji Tata died on 19 May 1904 at Badhwar Park, Mumbai at the age of 65
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