Organizer: The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of Shree Siddheshwar Women’s College of Engineering, Solapur.
About the Quiz
- Event: Online Quiz Competition on National Startup Day 2026
- Date: 4 March 2026
- Mode: Online
- Total Questions: 25
- Marks per Question: 2
- Total Marks: 50
- Instructions: Attempt all questions.
- Free Participation.
- Certificate: e-Certificate for participants, as announced in the event poster
About the National Startup Day Quiz Competition:
The online quiz competition was designed to test students’ knowledge of startups, new ideas, and young entrepreneurs who are contributing to the country’s growth. It also encouraged participants to explore entrepreneurial opportunities and understand the importance of innovation in solving real-world problems.
The quiz consisted of 25 questions, with each question carrying 2 marks, for a total of 50 marks. Participants were encouraged to attempt all questions and demonstrate their understanding of India’s growing startup ecosystem.
The activity aimed to promote awareness of startups, innovative ideas, successful entrepreneurs, and the role of entrepreneurship in shaping India’s future.
Topics Covered in the Quiz:
The quiz covered several important topics related to innovation and entrepreneurship, including:
- Startups and the Indian startup ecosystem
- Successful entrepreneurs and their achievements
- Startup funding and investment opportunities
- Angel investors and seed funding
- Startup incubators and accelerators
- Scalability and business growth
- E-commerce startups
- Intellectual Property Rights (IPR)
- Government initiatives supporting startups, including Startup India
These topics helped students develop a better understanding of how startups operate, grow, and contribute to economic development.
Why Should Students Participate in Startup Quizzes?
Participating in a startup quiz offers students an opportunity to learn, compete, and become inspired by innovative ideas.
The key benefits include:
- 1. Enhance Your Knowledge: Learn about startups, entrepreneurship, funding, and innovation.
- 2. Boost Your Confidence: Test your knowledge and improve your confidence through a competitive learning experience.
- 3. Showcase Your Talent: Demonstrate your understanding of business ideas, technology, and entrepreneurship.
- 4. Develop an Innovative Mindset: Explore creative ways to solve real-world problems and identify new opportunities.
- 5. Get Inspired to Become an Entrepreneur: Learn how innovative ideas can develop into successful businesses and create value for society.
Event Coordination and Leadership
The activity was coordinated by Prof. D. S. Waghmode, Head of the Electrical Engineering Department and Event Coordinator, under the Institution’s Innovation Council.
The event was supported by the college’s IIC leadership, including Dr. T. A. Chavan, Principal and President of IIC; Dr. A. S. Patil, Vice President of IIC; and Dr. M. R. Patil, Convenor of IIC. Ms. Rachana Mamnabad served as the Student Coordinator.
Promoting Innovation and Entrepreneurship
National Startup Day celebrates innovation, creativity, and the spirit of entrepreneurship in India. Activities such as online quizzes encourage students to think beyond traditional career paths and consider entrepreneurship as an opportunity to create innovative solutions.
The competition motivated participants to remain curious, explore new ideas, and understand how startups can contribute to technological progress, employment generation, and economic development.
The initiative also highlighted the importance of developing an entrepreneurial mindset among students and encouraging them to transform creative ideas into practical solutions.
Conclusion:
The Online Quiz Competition on National Startup Day 2026 was an educational initiative by the Institution’s Innovation Council of Shree Siddheshwar Women’s College of Engineering, Solapur. Through 25 questions covering startups, entrepreneurship, innovation, and business growth, the activity provided students with an opportunity to enhance their knowledge and develop an innovative mindset.
Let’s celebrate innovation together!
Be there. Be curious. Be innovative!
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100% Correct Answers Available Here
National Startup Day is celebrated on:
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2 points
A) 1 January
B) 26 January
C) 16 January
D) 15 August
Who declared 16 January as National Startup Day?
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2 points
A) Rahul Gandhi
B) Amit Shah
C) Narendra Modi
D) Nirmala Sitharaman
The Startup India initiative was launched in which year?
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2 points
A) 2014
B) 2015
C) 2016
D) 2018
Startup India was officially launched on:
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2 points
A) 15 August 2015
B) 2 October 2016
C) 16 January 2016
D) 26 January 2016
The main aim of National Startup Day is to:
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2 points
A) Increase imports
B) Provide government jobs
C) Encourage innovation and entrepreneurship
D) Promote foreign companies
Which city is known as the Startup Capital of India?
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2 points
A) Mumbai
B) Hyderabad
C) Chennai
D) Bengaluru
What does MVP stand for?
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2 points
A) Most Valuable Product
B) Minimum Viable Product
C) Market Value Plan
D) Maximum Viable Plan
Which Indian company is a fintech startup?
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2 points
A) Zomato
B) Flipkart
C) Paytm
D) Ola
Which startup is associated with food delivery services?
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2 points
A) Ola
B) Zomato
C) Byju’s
D) Paytm
Which company is an EdTech startup?
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2 points
A) Zomato
B) Ola
C) Byju’s
D) Paytm
Which e-commerce company was founded by Sachin and Binny Bansal?
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2 points
A) Paytm
B) Ola
C) Flipkart
D) Zomato
Bootstrapping means:
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2 points
A) Taking bank loans
B) Government funding
C) Self-funding a startup
D) Foreign investment
Venture capitalists receive ______ in return for funding.
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2 points
A) Salary
B) Interest
C) Equity
D) Tax benefits
Seed funding is used for:
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2 points
A) Expansion stage
B) Final stage
C) Early-stage development
D) Closing business
A startup incubator mainly provides:
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2 points
A) Farming equipment
B) Government jobs
C) Mentorship and workspace
D) Tax collection
National Startup Day encourages:
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2 points
A) Business closure
B) Import dependency
C) Innovation culture
D) Job cuts
Startup India is an initiative of:
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2 points
A) State Government
B) Private sector
C) Government of India
D) Foreign investors
Which Indian startup competes with Uber?
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2 points
A) Paytm
B) Flipkart
C) Ola
D) Zomato
The primary goal of most startups is to:
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2 points
A) Copy ideas
B) Avoid risks
C) Solve real-world problems
D) Reduce competition
A startup must generally be how many years old or less (as per recognition norms) to qualify under Startup India?
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2 points
A) 5 years
B) 7 years
C) 10 years
D) 15 years
Which platform connects startups, investors, and incubators under Startup India?
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2 points
A) India Trade Portal
B) Startup India Portal
C) MSME Digital Hub
D) Invest India Portal
What does the term “scalability” mean in startups?
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2 points
A) Closing the business
B) Hiring more staff
C) Ability to grow rapidly with limited cost increase
D) Reducing competition
Angel investors typically invest during which stage?
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2 points
A) IPO stage
B) Expansion stage
C) Early/Seed stage
D) Decline stage
A startup accelerator helps startups with:
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2 points
A) Long-term farming
B) School education
C) Fast-track growth and funding
D) Import licensing
Which of these is related to online shopping?
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2 points
A) Hospital
B) School
C) E-commerce startup
D) Police station
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