Compiled by Deepa Menon
There are 1,011 billionaires in the world this year, according to Forbes. While some are born rich, others are self-made. They control most of the global economy, from energy and steel to fashion and telecom. Take the rediff quiz on billionaires, and find out how much you know about them...
1. Who tops the Forbes list of billionaires in 2010?
a) Carlos Slim
b) Bill Gates
c) Warren Buffett
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The correct answer is Carlos Slim
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has emerged as the richest person in the world, in the Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires.
Slim who pounced on privatization of Mexico's national telephone company in the 1990s becomes world's richest person with $53.5 billion in assets. His net worth rose $18.5 billion in a year.
He has toppled Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, as the world's richest man after amassing a $67.8 billion fortune in 2007.
Recently, Slim received regulatory approval to merge his fixed-line assets into American Movil, Latin America's biggest mobile phone company.
The correct answer is Carlos Slim
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has emerged as the richest person in the world, in the Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires.
Slim who pounced on privatization of Mexico's national telephone company in the 1990s becomes world's richest person with $53.5 billion in assets. His net worth rose $18.5 billion in a year.
He has toppled Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, as the world's richest man after amassing a $67.8 billion fortune in 2007.
Recently, Slim received regulatory approval to merge his fixed-line assets into American Movil, Latin America's biggest mobile phone company.
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Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has emerged as the richest person in the world, in the Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires.
Slim who pounced on privatization of Mexico's national telephone company in the 1990s becomes world's richest person with $53.5 billion in assets. His net worth rose $18.5 billion in a year.
He has toppled Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, as the world's richest man after amassing a $67.8 billion fortune in 2007.
Recently, Slim received regulatory approval to merge his fixed-line assets into American Movil, Latin America's biggest mobile phone company.
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim has emerged as the richest person in the world, in the Forbes annual list of world's top billionaires.
Slim who pounced on privatization of Mexico's national telephone company in the 1990s becomes world's richest person with $53.5 billion in assets. His net worth rose $18.5 billion in a year.
He has toppled Bill Gates, the Microsoft co-founder, as the world's richest man after amassing a $67.8 billion fortune in 2007.
Recently, Slim received regulatory approval to merge his fixed-line assets into American Movil, Latin America's biggest mobile phone company.
2. Who is the world's richest mom?
a) Liliane Bettencourt
b) Birgit Rausing
c) Christy Walton
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The correct answer is Christy Walton.
Christy Walton, the widow of John Walton, son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, tops the list with $22.5 billion.
Christy is the richest of the Waltons.
The correct answer is Christy Walton.
Christy Walton, the widow of John Walton, son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, tops the list with $22.5 billion.
Christy is the richest of the Waltons.
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Christy Walton, the widow of John Walton, son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, tops the list with $22.5 billion.
Christy is the richest of the Waltons.
Christy Walton, the widow of John Walton, son of Wal-Mart founder Sam Walton, tops the list with $22.5 billion.
Christy is the richest of the Waltons.
3. Who is Asia's richest person?
a) Mukesh Ambani
b) Li Ka-shing
c) Lakshmi Mittal
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The correct answer is Mukesh Ambani.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in Asia with $29 billion in net worth.
He is ranked the 4th richest man in the world after Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and legendary investor Warren Buffett.
The correct answer is Mukesh Ambani.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in Asia with $29 billion in net worth.
He is ranked the 4th richest man in the world after Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and legendary investor Warren Buffett.
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Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in Asia with $29 billion in net worth.
He is ranked the 4th richest man in the world after Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and legendary investor Warren Buffett.
Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani is the richest man in Asia with $29 billion in net worth.
He is ranked the 4th richest man in the world after Mexican telecom tycoon Carlos Slim, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and legendary investor Warren Buffett.
4. Who is the richest American?
a) Warren Buffett
b) Bill Gates
c) Larry Ellison
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The correct answer is Bill Gates.
Bill Gates is the richest American with a net worth of $53 billion.
The software visionary is also the world's second-richest man.
His net worth rose $13 billion in a year as Microsoft shares rose 50% in 12 months.
More than 60% of his fortune is held outside Microsoft. His investments include Four Seasons hotels, Televisa, and Auto Nation.
The correct answer is Bill Gates.
Bill Gates is the richest American with a net worth of $53 billion.
The software visionary is also the world's second-richest man.
His net worth rose $13 billion in a year as Microsoft shares rose 50% in 12 months.
More than 60% of his fortune is held outside Microsoft. His investments include Four Seasons hotels, Televisa, and Auto Nation.
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Bill Gates is the richest American with a net worth of $53 billion.
The software visionary is also the world's second-richest man.
His net worth rose $13 billion in a year as Microsoft shares rose 50% in 12 months.
More than 60% of his fortune is held outside Microsoft. His investments include Four Seasons hotels, Televisa, and Auto Nation.
Bill Gates is the richest American with a net worth of $53 billion.
The software visionary is also the world's second-richest man.
His net worth rose $13 billion in a year as Microsoft shares rose 50% in 12 months.
More than 60% of his fortune is held outside Microsoft. His investments include Four Seasons hotels, Televisa, and Auto Nation.
5. Who tops Europe's billionaire list?
a) Amancio Ortega
b) Karl Albrecht
c) Bernard Arnault
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The correct answer is Bernard Arnault.
Bernard Arnault, the 61-year old business tycoon from France is the richest European for first time as shares of his luxury goods outfit LVMH, maker of Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, surged 57%.
Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Arnault got his big break in 1984, when he took over a textile conglomerate that included Dior.
In 1989, he won a fierce battle for control of family-run Louis Vuitton.
The correct answer is Bernard Arnault.
Bernard Arnault, the 61-year old business tycoon from France is the richest European for first time as shares of his luxury goods outfit LVMH, maker of Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, surged 57%.
Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Arnault got his big break in 1984, when he took over a textile conglomerate that included Dior.
In 1989, he won a fierce battle for control of family-run Louis Vuitton.
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Bernard Arnault, the 61-year old business tycoon from France is the richest European for first time as shares of his luxury goods outfit LVMH, maker of Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, surged 57%.
Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Arnault got his big break in 1984, when he took over a textile conglomerate that included Dior.
In 1989, he won a fierce battle for control of family-run Louis Vuitton.
Bernard Arnault, the 61-year old business tycoon from France is the richest European for first time as shares of his luxury goods outfit LVMH, maker of Louis Vuitton, Moet & Chandon, surged 57%.
Born into a family of entrepreneurs, Arnault got his big break in 1984, when he took over a textile conglomerate that included Dior.
In 1989, he won a fierce battle for control of family-run Louis Vuitton.
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