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Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Question No. 130Interactive Test Mode
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Q130. What does venture capital mean?

What does venture capital mean?

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Correct Answer: Option (B) — A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs

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Venture capital is a form of private equity financing that investors provide to early-stage startups and emerging businesses showing high growth potential in exchange for equity.

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Question Specifications & Syllabus Mapping

Examination & YearUPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Q130)
Paper & Marking SchemeGS Paper I • 2 Marks (-0.66 Negative for incorrect response)
Syllabus Subject & TopicIndian Economy → Indian Economic Planning & Growth
Official Answer KeyOption (B) — A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs

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Frequently Asked Questions — UPSC Prelims 2014 Q130

What is the official answer for UPSC Prelims 2014 GS Paper I Question 130 (Indian Economy)?

The official UPSC answer key for this 2014 Indian Economy (Indian Economic Planning & Growth) question is Option (B): "A long-term start-up capital provided to new entrepreneurs". Correct attempts carry 2 Marks with -0.66 Negative penalty for wrong answers.

Which UPSC Prelims syllabus topic does this 2014 question belong to?

This question belongs to GS Paper I under the subject "Indian Economy" and micro-topic "Indian Economic Planning & Growth". You can explore all repeated questions from Indian Economic Planning & Growth in Acme AI's 3D Prelims PYQ Realm or practice 50 full-length and sectional tests in the APT Prelims Test Series.

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