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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Tilak Mehta, a 13-year-old boy, has recently launched a logistics startup called ’Papers N Parcels’ (PNP) to carry parcels within the Mumbai city for same-day delivery. He belongs to which state?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
West Bengal
C
Telangana
D
Maharashtra
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Who is Tilak Mehta? Tilak Mehta is India’s youngest entrepreneur. In just 15 years, he has already achieved a turnover of Rs 100 crore per year. Mehta started his first business when he was just 13 years old, and he started an online platform that helps students prepare for competitive exams.

Detailed explanation-2: -Papers N Parcels is an app-based platform to avail on-demand hyperlocal delivery services in select Indian cities. The company partners with ‘dabbawalas’ (food delivery agents in India) and enables users to book on-demand door-to-door delivery services by specifying pick-up/drop-off points & timings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tilak Mehta is one of the India’s youngest entrepreneur. His start-up company Papers-N-Parcels or PNP in short, is set to bring about a digital disruption in the space of door-to-door courier pick-up and delivery services.

Detailed explanation-4: -Inspiration And Vision of Tilak Mehta In an interview, Tilak Mehta mentioned, “I am inspired by Mukesh Ambani. I also enjoy reading about Steve Jobs, who dropped out of school and established such a successful company.” Tilak wants his startup to keep growing, earn profit & inspire other people.

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