Entrepreneurship Development — DU B.Com. (Hons.) Previous Year Question Papers

Type of the paper : DSE7.3 New De 91-710019 Q1. Define entrepreneurship. Discuss the key elements and determinants of entrepreneurship with suitable examples. Q2. Describe the major initiatives of the Government of India such as Start-up India, Stand-up India, and Make in India. Evaluate their impact on entrepreneurial growth with examples. Q3. Elaborate on the concept, role, and functions of business incubators, angel investors, venture capital, start-up finance, and private equity funds in promoting entrepreneurship. Q4. Discuss the steps involved in designing business processes, selecting location and layout, and preparing a project report. Illustrate with an example. Q5. Discuss the key start-up problems faced by new entrepreneurs and suggest strategies for effective contract management and resource utilisation. Q6. A group of college students has built a prototype of an affordable, portable water purifier for rural households. They lack funds for product development, market testing, and scaling. They also need mentorship, workspace, and market linkages. a. Identify the ecosystem components the group needs (finance, incubation, marketing assistance, and industrial accommodation). Explain how each can support their startup journey b. Suggest appropriate institutional support (government bodies, SHGs, industry associations) that the students can approach.