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MCQs - 2026-04

491.
The emergence of a strong startup ecosystem contributes to India's economy by:
A Increasing dependence on foreign technology
B Driving innovation, job creation, and economic diversification
C Reducing competition for established companies
D Limiting access to new products and services
492.
Compared to previous years, funding rounds in 2026 are becoming more selective, with investors focusing on:
A Hyper-growth at any cost
B Sustainable business models and profitability
C Unproven business ideas
D High marketing expenditure
493.
The 'Startup India' initiative is primarily aimed at:
A Promoting traditional industries
B Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship
C Regulating foreign investment
D Increasing government bureaucracy
494.
Which of the following sectors is currently attracting significant investor interest in India's startup ecosystem?
A Traditional brick-and-mortar retail
B Deep tech, AI, and climate tech
C Print media and publishing
D Physical video rental stores
495.
What is the valuation threshold for a startup to be recognized as a 'unicorn'?
A $100 million
B $500 million
C $1 billion
D $5 billion
496.
Which of the following is a significant benefit of transitioning to renewable energy sources for India?
A Increased reliance on volatile global fossil fuel prices
B Reduced air pollution and improved public health
C Higher carbon emissions
D Decreased job creation in the energy sector
497.
Policies promoting domestic manufacturing of solar panels and wind turbines are aimed at:
A Increasing import dependence
B Reducing import dependence and boosting local industry
C Focusing solely on renewable energy research
D Discouraging investment in renewable energy
498.
India's commitment to achieving net-zero emissions is targeted for the year:
A 2050
B 2060
C 2070
D 2055
499.
Which of the following is a major challenge in integrating intermittent renewable energy sources like solar and wind into the grid?
A Excessive grid stability
B Lack of demand for electricity
C Intermittency and variability of supply
D Low cost of energy storage
500.
What is India's target for non-fossil fuel energy capacity by the year 2030?
A 300 GW
B 400 GW
C 500 GW
D 600 GW