General Awareness

Brand and Company Trivia

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Brand and Company Trivia covers the history, founders, mascots, and acquisitions of major global corporations. These questions often feature in banking, SSC, and corporate quiz competitions. Practice these questions to improve your recall of business and marketing facts.

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Brand and Company Trivia Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ranbaxy

  2. Natco

  3. Glenmark

  4. Pfizer

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

During the 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) pandemic, Natco Pharma Ltd. of India launched Oseltamivir (generic Tamiflu) tablets. This was a significant public health response, as Natco became one of the first companies globally to launch a generic version of the antiviral drug used to treat swine flu.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. pepsi

  2. coca-cola

  3. fanta

  4. Dr pepper

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Dr Pepper was created in 1885 and first nationally introduced in 1904, making it the oldest major soft drink in America. Coca-Cola was invented in 1886, Pepsi in 1893, and Fanta in 1940 - all later than Dr Pepper.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. McDonald's

  2. Subway

  3. KFC

  4. White Castle

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Colonel Harland Sanders founded Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in 1952. His image and the 'Colonel' persona became iconic symbols of the fast-food chain. KFC's secret recipe of 11 herbs and spices is one of the most famous trade secrets in the food industry.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lipibalm

  2. lichibalm

  3. ichiban

  4. ichi

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Joey appears in a Japanese commercial for a men's lipstick brand called 'Ichiban'. The word 'ichiban' means 'number one' or 'the best' in Japanese, which fits with the commercial's over-the-top presentation of Joey as a heartthrob.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Hero Honda

  2. Bajaj

  3. Kinetic

  4. TVS

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Definitely male' was a tagline used by Bajaj Auto for their motorcycles, emphasizing masculine appeal and positioning their bikes as strong, powerful machines suited for men. This campaign was part of Bajaj's marketing in the Indian two-wheeler market.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Colombia Tristar

  2. Walden Media

  3. 20th Century Fox

  4. Walt Disney

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

20th Century Fox produced the Die Hard franchise starring Bruce Willis as John McClane. Colombia Tristar (misspelled as 'Colombia'), Walden Media, and Walt Disney were not involved with this series.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. New line Cinema

  2. Colombia Tristar

  3. Dreamworks

  4. Walden Media

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

New Line Cinema produced the 2000 film 'Dungeons & Dragons.' Colombia Tristar, Dreamworks, and Walden Media were not the production companies for this film adaptation.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pixar

  2. Universal

  3. Walden Media

  4. Walt Disney

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Pixar Animation Studios produced the Toy Story films, starting with the original in 1995. Universal and Walden Media were not involved, and while Disney distributed Pixar films, Pixar is the creator.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Nielsen

  2. Home Depot

  3. Target

  4. Walmart

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Home Depot's famous slogan is 'You can do it. We can help.' This tagline emphasizes the company's commitment to empowering customers with home improvement projects while offering expert assistance. The other options are major retailers but this is not their slogan.