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Women in Indian Business and Industry

Description: This quiz aims to evaluate your knowledge about the remarkable contributions of women in Indian business and industry. From pioneering entrepreneurs to influential leaders, these women have shaped the economic landscape of India.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who is widely regarded as the first woman entrepreneur in India?

  1. Renuka Jagtiani

  2. Indira Nooyi

  3. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  4. Naina Lal Kidwai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Renuka Jagtiani, the founder of the Landmark Group, is often credited as the first woman entrepreneur in India. She established the Landmark Group in 1973 and grew it into a retail empire with a presence across the Middle East, Africa, and India.

Which Indian woman entrepreneur is known for her contributions to the biotechnology industry?

  1. Shobhana Bhartia

  2. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  3. Chanda Kochhar

  4. Naina Lal Kidwai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Biocon, a leading biotechnology company. She is recognized for her pioneering work in the field of biotechnology and her contributions to the development of innovative drugs and treatments.

Who was the first woman to become the chairperson of the State Bank of India (SBI)?

  1. Arundhati Bhattacharya

  2. Chanda Kochhar

  3. Naina Lal Kidwai

  4. Shikha Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Arundhati Bhattacharya made history by becoming the first woman chairperson of the State Bank of India (SBI) in 2013. During her tenure, she led the bank through a period of transformation and growth.

Which Indian businesswoman is known for her leadership in the aviation industry?

  1. Indu Jain

  2. Shobhana Bhartia

  3. Renuka Jagtiani

  4. Captain G.R. Gopinath


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Captain G.R. Gopinath is an Indian businesswoman and the founder of Air Deccan, a low-cost airline that revolutionized the aviation industry in India. She is known for her pioneering efforts in making air travel accessible to the masses.

Who is the founder and CEO of Nykaa, a leading e-commerce platform for beauty and personal care products in India?

  1. Falguni Nayar

  2. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  3. Naina Lal Kidwai

  4. Shikha Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Falguni Nayar is the founder and CEO of Nykaa, India's leading e-commerce platform for beauty and personal care products. She is known for her innovative approach to online retail and her contributions to the growth of the beauty industry in India.

Which Indian woman entrepreneur is recognized for her work in the field of renewable energy?

  1. Indu Jain

  2. Shobhana Bhartia

  3. Renuka Jagtiani

  4. Arunima Sinha


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Arunima Sinha is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of ReNew Power, a leading renewable energy company in India. She is known for her contributions to the development of solar and wind energy projects and her advocacy for sustainable energy solutions.

Who is the founder and CEO of Zilingo, a technology platform connecting buyers and sellers in the fashion industry?

  1. Ankiti Bose

  2. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  3. Naina Lal Kidwai

  4. Shikha Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ankiti Bose is the founder and CEO of Zilingo, a technology platform that connects buyers and sellers in the fashion industry. She is known for her innovative approach to e-commerce and her contributions to the growth of the fashion industry in Southeast Asia.

Which Indian businesswoman is known for her leadership in the pharmaceutical industry?

  1. Indu Jain

  2. Shobhana Bhartia

  3. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  4. Naina Lal Kidwai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Biocon, a leading biotechnology company. She is known for her pioneering work in the field of biotechnology and her contributions to the development of innovative drugs and treatments.

Who is the founder and CEO of CaratLane, an online jewelry retailer in India?

  1. Mithali Raj

  2. Tanya Rastogi

  3. Renuka Jagtiani

  4. Naina Lal Kidwai


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tanya Rastogi is the founder and CEO of CaratLane, an online jewelry retailer in India. She is known for her innovative approach to online jewelry sales and her contributions to the growth of the jewelry industry in India.

Which Indian woman entrepreneur is recognized for her work in the field of education?

  1. Indu Jain

  2. Shobhana Bhartia

  3. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  4. Naina Lal Kidwai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indu Jain is an Indian businesswoman and the chairperson of The Times Group, one of India's largest media conglomerates. She is known for her contributions to the field of education through her support of various educational institutions and initiatives.

Who is the founder and CEO of Nykaa Fashion, an online fashion retailer in India?

  1. Falguni Nayar

  2. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  3. Naina Lal Kidwai

  4. Shikha Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Falguni Nayar is the founder and CEO of Nykaa Fashion, an online fashion retailer in India. She is known for her innovative approach to online fashion sales and her contributions to the growth of the fashion industry in India.

Which Indian businesswoman is known for her leadership in the banking and financial services industry?

  1. Indu Jain

  2. Shobhana Bhartia

  3. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  4. Naina Lal Kidwai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Naina Lal Kidwai is an Indian businesswoman and the former chairperson of HSBC India. She is known for her contributions to the banking and financial services industry and her advocacy for gender equality in the workplace.

Who is the founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics, a leading cosmetics brand in India?

  1. Vineeta Singh

  2. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  3. Naina Lal Kidwai

  4. Shikha Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Vineeta Singh is the founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics, a leading cosmetics brand in India. She is known for her innovative approach to beauty and her contributions to the growth of the cosmetics industry in India.

Which Indian woman entrepreneur is recognized for her work in the field of healthcare?

  1. Indu Jain

  2. Shobhana Bhartia

  3. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  4. Naina Lal Kidwai


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw is an Indian entrepreneur and the founder of Biocon, a leading biotechnology company. She is known for her pioneering work in the field of biotechnology and her contributions to the development of innovative drugs and treatments.

Who is the founder and CEO of Mamaearth, a leading personal care brand in India?

  1. Ghazal Alagh

  2. Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw

  3. Naina Lal Kidwai

  4. Shikha Sharma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ghazal Alagh is the founder and CEO of Mamaearth, a leading personal care brand in India. She is known for her innovative approach to personal care and her contributions to the growth of the personal care industry in India.

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