Worksheet: Business Tycoons | General Knowledge Encyclopedia - Class 8 PDF Download

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Who is considered one of the greatest business tycoons of the 20th century?
(a) Steve Jobs
(b) Warren Buffett
(c) Henry Ford
(d) Oprah Winfrey

Q2: Which business tycoon is known for founding Amazon.com?
(a) Bill Gates
(b) Jeff Bezos
(c) Mark Zuckerberg
(d) Elon Musk

Q3: Which Indian business tycoon is the chairman of Reliance Industries Limited?
(a) Mukesh Ambani
(b) Ratan Tata
(c) Azim Premji
(d) Lakshmi Mittal

Q4: The business tycoon, Richard Branson, is associated with which company?
(a) Virgin Group
(b) Apple Inc.
(c) Microsoft Corporation
(d) Google

Q5: What industry is commonly associated with the business tycoon, Oprah Winfrey?
(a) Entertainment
(b) Technology
(c) Aviation
(d) Pharmaceuticals

Section B: Short Questions

Q1: Describe one significant contribution of Henry Ford to the business world.

Q2: Name two companies founded by Elon Musk and explain their primary areas of focus.

Q3: What are the major industries in which Ratan Tata's Tata Group operates? Provide two examples of companies within this group.

Q4: How did Warren Buffett become one of the richest people in the world? Mention one key strategy he used in his investments.

Q5: Briefly explain the concept of philanthropy and give an example of a business tycoon known for their philanthropic efforts.

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q1: One of the most famous business tycoons in history is ___________.

Q2: A business tycoon is someone who has achieved great ___________ success in their industry.

Q3: ___________ is often considered the "Steel King" for his dominance in the steel industry.

Q4: Business tycoons are known for their ___________ and innovative ideas.

Q5: Many business tycoons started their careers with a small ___________ and grew their empires from there.

Section D: True or False

Q1: Business tycoons are only found in the modern era.

Q2: John D. Rockefeller was associated with the steel industry. 

Q3: Oprah Winfrey is known for her contributions to the entertainment industry.

Q4: Warren Buffett is a famous name in the world of finance and investments. 

Q5: Elon Musk is primarily known for his involvement in the oil and gas industry. 

Section E: Match the Column

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