120 + Mcqs in Acquisitions And Merger Page 1 McqOptions

1.	India Business Excellence Fund – III, managed and advised by Motilal Oswal Private Equity, has invested how many million to pick up a minority stake in Fincare Small Finance Bank through a secondary acquisition?
A.	10
B.	15
C.	20
D.	25
E.	30
Answer» E. 30

Discussion

2.	In June 2021, which of the following has acquired BigBox VR, makers of the popular battle royale virtual reality game titled 'Population: One' for an undisclosed sum?
A.	Twitter
B.	Facebook
C.	LinkedIn
D.	Wikipedia
E.	Untappd
Answer» C. LinkedIn

Discussion

3.	In April 2021, American private equity (PE) firm Warburg Pincus' affiliate Green Fin Investments BV has acquired a majority stake in which of the following?
A.	Parksons Packaging Ltd
B.	Huhtamäki
C.	TCPL Packaging Ltd
D.	Mondi
E.	DS Smith
Answer» B. Huhtamäki

Discussion

4.	In January 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of how much per cent shareholding of the Columbia Asia Hospitals (CAHPL) by Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited (MHEPL)?
A.	100
B.	90
C.	80
D.	70
E.	60
Answer» B. 90

Discussion

5.	In March 2020, which of the following accorded approval to the merger of its Handicrafts Department and Handloom Development Department into Handicrafts and Handloom Department?
A.	Jammu and Kashmir
B.	Chandigarh
C.	Daman and Diu
D.	Dadar and Nagar Haveli
E.	Ladakh
Answer» B. Chandigarh

Discussion

6.	How many government-run film and media units were merged with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in December 2020?
A.	Two
B.	Five
C.	Four
D.	Three
Answer» D. Three

Discussion

7.	In August 2018, Hindalco’s wholly-owned subsidiary Novelis Inc. announced the acquisition of a global aluminium rolled products company that is headquartered in the US. Name the acquired company.
A.	Century Aluminium
B.	Alcoa Corporation
C.	U.S Foil company
D.	Aleris Corporation
Answer» E.

Discussion

8.	Bharti Airtel will acquire Warburg Pincus affiliate's how much per cent equity stake in its DTH arm Bharti Telemedia?
A.	10
B.	15
C.	20
D.	25
E.	30
Answer» D. 25

Discussion

9.	In May 2021, which of the following has acquired 48-year-old home-grown advertising agency Rediffusion India?
A.	Apoxy Media
B.	EVENTFAQS Media Pvt. Ltd
C.	Mogae Media
D.	9X MEDIA PVT. LTD
E.	Onions Creative Media
Answer» D. 9X MEDIA PVT. LTD

Discussion

10.	In May 2021, which of the following announced that it will be acquiring Indiabulls Mutual Fund business?
A.	Groww
B.	Zerodha
C.	Upstox
D.	Moneycontrol
E.	Sharekhan
Answer» B. Zerodha

Discussion

11.	How many public sector banks will merge with effect from 1 April 2020?
A.	20
B.	8
C.	10
D.	15
E.	6
Answer» D. 15

Discussion

12.	In August 2020, which of the following has acquired hyperlocal information platform Circle Internet?
A.	ShareChat
B.	TikTok
C.	Likee
D.	Snapchat
E.	Instagram
Answer» B. TikTok

Discussion

13.	In September 2020, Microsoft has announced the $7.5 billion acquisition of which of the following?
A.	Square Enix
B.	Sega
C.	Valve Corporation
D.	ZeniMax
E.	Activision
Answer» E. Activision

Discussion

14.	After the amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank into the Bank of Baroda (BoB), BoB has become the ________ largest bank in the country.
A.	2nd
B.	3rd
C.	4th
D.	5th
E.	6th
Answer» C. 4th

Discussion

15.	In January 2021, Ikea has acquired almost 11,000 acres of forestland in which country to protect its diverse ecosystems from development?
A.	Azerbaijan
B.	Georgia
C.	Armenia
D.	Turkey
E.	Egypt
Answer» C. Armenia

Discussion

16.	In December 2019, which of the following has announced an agreement to acquire RiskRecon?
A.	Visa
B.	American Express
C.	Maestro
D.	Mastercard
E.	Credicard
Answer» E. Credicard

Discussion

17.	In May 2021, Delhi-based fuel delivery startup FuelBuddy has acquired which of the following Bangalore-based fuel delivery startup?
A.	MyPetrolPump
B.	HP petrol pump
C.	PowerBaba
D.	Bharat Petroleum Corporation ltd
E.	Maniranjan Diesel Sales and Service Limited
Answer» B. HP petrol pump

Discussion

18.	Adani Power will acquire the AES Corporation's how much per cent equity stake in Odisha Power Generation Corporation for USD 135 million?
A.	30
B.	37
C.	43
D.	49
E.	54
Answer» E. 54

Discussion

19.	Carlyle Group Inc. will buy how much per cent stake in Piramal Pharma that will amount to USD 490 mn or 3700 crores in Indian Rupee?
A.	10
B.	15
C.	20
D.	25
E.	30
Answer» D. 25

Discussion

20.	Denmark’s fund IFU has acquired how much per cent stake in Acme Solar Holdings Ltd’s 250 megawatts (MW) solar project in Rajasthan?
A.	23
B.	27
C.	35
D.	39
E.	45
Answer» E. 45

Discussion

21.	In February 2020, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved the merger of Tata Teleservices' consumer mobility business with which of the following?
A.	Bharti Airtel
B.	Vodafone Idea
C.	Aircel
D.	Reliance Jio
E.	BSNL
Answer» B. Vodafone Idea

Discussion

22.	Qualcomm Inc will invest Rs 730 crore in Jio Platforms in exchange for how much per cent stake?
A.	0.1
B.	0.15
C.	0.02
D.	0.25
E.	0.3
Answer» C. 0.02

Discussion

23.	In April 2021, Bharti Airtel, and Millicom International Cellular S.A. have announced the execution of a definitive agreement for the transfer of 'AirtelTigo' to the government of which country?
A.	Kenya
B.	Ghana
C.	Nigeria
D.	Senegal
E.	Guyana
Answer» C. Nigeria

Discussion

24.	In April 2020, a joint venture has been approved between Adani Green Energy Ltd and ________.
A.	Total S.A.
B.	Direct Énergie
C.	Sanofi
D.	ENGIE
E.	Axa
Answer» B. Direct Énergie

Discussion

25.	In May 2020, CCI has approved the acquisition of less than 5% shareholding in which of the following companies by Canary Investments Limited and Link Investment Trust II?
A.	Cadila Healthcare
B.	Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited
C.	Lupin Limited
D.	Torrent Pharma
E.	Sun Pharma
Answer» C. Lupin Limited

Discussion

26.	CCI has approved the acquisition of how much per cent minority stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd by Flipkart Investments Private Ltd.?
A.	6
B.	6.6
C.	7.2
D.	7.8
E.	8.4
Answer» E. 8.4

Discussion

27.	In April 2021, which of the following has acquired DigitalOnUS, a hybrid cloud and DevOps services provider, for $120 million, to augment hybrid-cloud offerings for enterprise customers globally?
A.	Wipro
B.	Tech Mahindra
C.	Infosys
D.	Tata Consultancy Services
E.	Mindtree
Answer» C. Infosys

Discussion

28.	In September 2020, Vodafone Idea Ltd has announced its integration into one brand called 'VI'. After the completion of integration, Vodafone Idea will raise up to how many crore rupees?
A.	20,000
B.	30,000
C.	45,000
D.	25,000
E.	40,000
Answer» E. 40,000

Discussion

29.	In January 2020, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced acquisition of 75% stake in which of the following Port Companies?
A.	Machilipatnam
B.	New Mangalore
C.	Paradip
D.	Krishnapatnam
E.	Dugarajapatnam
Answer» E. Dugarajapatnam

Discussion

30.	DLF's rental arm DCCDL will acquire the stake of US-based Hines in a premium commercial project in which city for ₹780 crore?
A.	Noida
B.	Delhi
C.	Mumbai
D.	Gurugram
E.	Pune
Answer» E. Pune

Discussion

31.	In November 2020, which of the following banks have acquired 6.67% stake each in IBBIC, at Rs 10 per equity share for a cash consideration of Rs 5 lakh each?
A.	Canara Bank, Axis Bank, Indian Bank and South Indian Bank
B.	Canara Bank, SBI, Indian Bank and South Indian Bank
C.	Canara Bank, Axis Bank, PNB and South Indian Bank
D.	HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, PNB and South Indian Bank
E.	HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, PNB and Yes Bank
Answer» B. Canara Bank, SBI, Indian Bank and South Indian Bank

Discussion

32.	According to the proposed acquisition, which of the following will take 100% equity shares of Medlife?
A.	API Holdings
B.	Kalpasai Chit Fund
C.	Dewan Holdings Private Limited
D.	Kapmart Financial Solution
E.	Sun Financial Consultants
Answer» B. Kalpasai Chit Fund

Discussion

33.	In May 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding and sole control of Ingram Micro Inc. by which of the following?
A.	Teachstreet
B.	Berkshire Hathaway
C.	Imola Acquisition Corporation
D.	Burlington Resources
E.	Digital Equipment Corporation
Answer» D. Burlington Resources

Discussion

34.	Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland Ltd has acquired 1.57 crore shares of Rs 10 each constituting ________ per cent of the equity of its subsidiary Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd (HLFL).
A.	1.98
B.	2.42
C.	3.36
D.	4.12
E.	5.68
Answer» D. 4.12

Discussion

35.	Dabur India's arm Dabur International has acquired management control of Excel Investments in ________ effective from August 2019.
A.	Qatar
B.	UAE
C.	Iran
D.	Saudi Arabia
E.	Afghanistan
Answer» C. Iran

Discussion

36.	________ has decided to merge its broadband satellite, or VSAT, business with Hughes Communications India.
A.	Reliance
B.	BSNL
C.	Bharti Airtel
D.	Vodafone
E.	None of these
Answer» D. Vodafone

Discussion

37.	ICICI Bank has acquired how much per cent stake in ed-tech platform Myclassboard Educational Solutions for ₹4.5 crores?
A.	6.92
B.	7.35
C.	8.31
D.	9.09
E.	10.67
Answer» E. 10.67

Discussion

38.	In December 2020, which company has acquired Neverware, a company that turns old PCs into Chromebooks?
A.	Microsoft
B.	Google
C.	Apple
D.	IBM
E.	Infosys
Answer» C. Apple

Discussion

39.	In November 2020, which of the following banks will merge into the Indian arm of Singapore-based DBS Bank?
A.	Karur Vysya Bank
B.	Indian Bank
C.	Lakshmi Vilas Bank
D.	Dhanlaxmi Bank
E.	RBL Bank
Answer» D. Dhanlaxmi Bank

Discussion

40.	In June 2021, which of the following has agreed to acquire umlaut, an engineering consulting and services firm headquartered in Aachen, Germany?
A.	Unilever
B.	Accenture
C.	Diageo
D.	National Grid plc
E.	AstraZeneca
Answer» C. Diageo

Discussion

41.	In October 2020, Tech Mahindra has acquired 100% equity in which of the following companies?
A.	Momenton
B.	Tenzing Ltd
C.	Mind Mingles
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	Both 1 and 3
Answer» E. Both 1 and 3

Discussion

42.	________ has ‘acquihired’ Pikup.ai, an artificial intelligence start-up from Bengaluru in August 2019.
A.	UBER
B.	RedBus.in
C.	Lyft
D.	Ola
E.	Make My Trip
Answer» E. Make My Trip

Discussion

43.	In June 2020, the Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of certain stakes in which of the following by MacRitchie Investments?
A.	91Streets Media Technologies
B.	Ascent Health and Wellness Solutions
C.	API Holdings
D.	Both 1 and 2
E.	All 1, 2 and 3
Answer» F.

Discussion

44.	Bharti Airtel has picked up how much per cent stake in Waybeo Technology Solutions with focus on deep AI analytics for cloud telephony?
A.	5
B.	7
C.	10
D.	12
E.	15
Answer» D. 12

Discussion

45.	HDFC Bank has approved the purchase of 3,55,67,724 equity shares of ₹10 each, representing how much per cent of the outstanding issued and paid-up capital of HDFC ERGO General?
A.	3.12
B.	3.89
C.	4.23
D.	4.99
E.	5.45
Answer» E. 5.45

Discussion

46.	India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has completed the acquisition of how many circuit km power transmission project in the Northeast, at an enterprise value of ₹4,625 crore from Sterlite Power?
A.	515
B.	620
C.	725
D.	830
E.	935
Answer» E. 935

Discussion

47.	In April 2021, Blackstone has informed that the private equity funds managed by it have entered into definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in which of the following?
A.	Hexaware Technologies
B.	Mphasis Ltd
C.	Accenture
D.	DXC Technology
E.	Mindtree
Answer» C. Accenture

Discussion

48.	Google will acquire how much per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 33,737 crore?
A.	6.5
B.	7.1
C.	7.7
D.	8.3
E.	8.9
Answer» D. 8.3

Discussion

49.	France-based Total will acquire how much percent minority interest in Adani Group's Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL)?
A.	10
B.	15
C.	20
D.	25
E.	30
Answer» D. 25

Discussion

50.	In August 2020, Reliance Industries (RIL) has announced the acquisition of a majority equity stake in which of the following for a cash consideration of approximately Rs 620 crore?
A.	CureFit
B.	Mfine
C.	Netmeds
D.	PurpleDocs
E.	EyeNetra
Answer» D. PurpleDocs

Discussion

Explore topic-wise MCQs in Current Affairs.

India Business Excellence Fund – III, managed and advised by Motilal Oswal Private Equity, has invested how many million to pick up a minority stake in Fincare Small Finance Bank through a secondary acquisition?

In June 2021, which of the following has acquired BigBox VR, makers of the popular battle royale virtual reality game titled 'Population: One' for an undisclosed sum?

In April 2021, American private equity (PE) firm Warburg Pincus' affiliate Green Fin Investments BV has acquired a majority stake in which of the following?

In January 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the acquisition of how much per cent shareholding of the Columbia Asia Hospitals (CAHPL) by Manipal Health Enterprises Private Limited (MHEPL)?

In March 2020, which of the following accorded approval to the merger of its Handicrafts Department and Handloom Development Department into Handicrafts and Handloom Department?

How many government-run film and media units were merged with the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) in December 2020?

In August 2018, Hindalco’s wholly-owned subsidiary Novelis Inc. announced the acquisition of a global aluminium rolled products company that is headquartered in the US. Name the acquired company.

Bharti Airtel will acquire Warburg Pincus affiliate's how much per cent equity stake in its DTH arm Bharti Telemedia?

In May 2021, which of the following has acquired 48-year-old home-grown advertising agency Rediffusion India?

In May 2021, which of the following announced that it will be acquiring Indiabulls Mutual Fund business?

How many public sector banks will merge with effect from 1 April 2020?

In August 2020, which of the following has acquired hyperlocal information platform Circle Internet?

In September 2020, Microsoft has announced the $7.5 billion acquisition of which of the following?

After the amalgamation of Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank into the Bank of Baroda (BoB), BoB has become the ________ largest bank in the country.

In January 2021, Ikea has acquired almost 11,000 acres of forestland in which country to protect its diverse ecosystems from development?

In December 2019, which of the following has announced an agreement to acquire RiskRecon?

In May 2021, Delhi-based fuel delivery startup FuelBuddy has acquired which of the following Bangalore-based fuel delivery startup?

Adani Power will acquire the AES Corporation's how much per cent equity stake in Odisha Power Generation Corporation for USD 135 million?

Carlyle Group Inc. will buy how much per cent stake in Piramal Pharma that will amount to USD 490 mn or 3700 crores in Indian Rupee?

Denmark’s fund IFU has acquired how much per cent stake in Acme Solar Holdings Ltd’s 250 megawatts (MW) solar project in Rajasthan?

In February 2020, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved the merger of Tata Teleservices' consumer mobility business with which of the following?

Qualcomm Inc will invest Rs 730 crore in Jio Platforms in exchange for how much per cent stake?

In April 2021, Bharti Airtel, and Millicom International Cellular S.A. have announced the execution of a definitive agreement for the transfer of 'AirtelTigo' to the government of which country?

In April 2020, a joint venture has been approved between Adani Green Energy Ltd and ________.

In May 2020, CCI has approved the acquisition of less than 5% shareholding in which of the following companies by Canary Investments Limited and Link Investment Trust II?

CCI has approved the acquisition of how much per cent minority stake in Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd by Flipkart Investments Private Ltd.?

In April 2021, which of the following has acquired DigitalOnUS, a hybrid cloud and DevOps services provider, for $120 million, to augment hybrid-cloud offerings for enterprise customers globally?

In September 2020, Vodafone Idea Ltd has announced its integration into one brand called 'VI'. After the completion of integration, Vodafone Idea will raise up to how many crore rupees?

In January 2020, Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) announced acquisition of 75% stake in which of the following Port Companies?

DLF's rental arm DCCDL will acquire the stake of US-based Hines in a premium commercial project in which city for ₹780 crore?

In November 2020, which of the following banks have acquired 6.67% stake each in IBBIC, at Rs 10 per equity share for a cash consideration of Rs 5 lakh each?

According to the proposed acquisition, which of the following will take 100% equity shares of Medlife?

In May 2021, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition of 100% shareholding and sole control of Ingram Micro Inc. by which of the following?

Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland Ltd has acquired 1.57 crore shares of Rs 10 each constituting ________ per cent of the equity of its subsidiary Hinduja Leyland Finance Ltd (HLFL).

Dabur India's arm Dabur International has acquired management control of Excel Investments in ________ effective from August 2019.

________ has decided to merge its broadband satellite, or VSAT, business with Hughes Communications India.

ICICI Bank has acquired how much per cent stake in ed-tech platform Myclassboard Educational Solutions for ₹4.5 crores?

In December 2020, which company has acquired Neverware, a company that turns old PCs into Chromebooks?

In November 2020, which of the following banks will merge into the Indian arm of Singapore-based DBS Bank?

In June 2021, which of the following has agreed to acquire umlaut, an engineering consulting and services firm headquartered in Aachen, Germany?

In October 2020, Tech Mahindra has acquired 100% equity in which of the following companies?

________ has ‘acquihired’ Pikup.ai, an artificial intelligence start-up from Bengaluru in August 2019.

In June 2020, the Competition Commission has approved the acquisition of certain stakes in which of the following by MacRitchie Investments?

Bharti Airtel has picked up how much per cent stake in Waybeo Technology Solutions with focus on deep AI analytics for cloud telephony?

HDFC Bank has approved the purchase of 3,55,67,724 equity shares of ₹10 each, representing how much per cent of the outstanding issued and paid-up capital of HDFC ERGO General?

India Grid Trust (IndiGrid) has completed the acquisition of how many circuit km power transmission project in the Northeast, at an enterprise value of ₹4,625 crore from Sterlite Power?

In April 2021, Blackstone has informed that the private equity funds managed by it have entered into definitive agreements to acquire a majority stake in which of the following?

Google will acquire how much per cent stake in Jio Platforms for Rs 33,737 crore?

France-based Total will acquire how much percent minority interest in Adani Group's Adani Green Energy Ltd (AGEL)?

In August 2020, Reliance Industries (RIL) has announced the acquisition of a majority equity stake in which of the following for a cash consideration of approximately Rs 620 crore?