General Awareness
Brand and Company Trivia
2,998 Questions
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
C
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Explanation
Tata Motors was founded in 1945 as Tata Engineering and Locomotive Company (TELCO). The company was originally established to manufacture locomotives and later diversified into commercial vehicles and passenger cars.
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Cadbury
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Nescafe
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Nestle
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Bru
D
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Explanation
Bru coffee, a popular coffee brand in India (especially South India), used the tagline 'Taste that gets you started up, Taste that get going' in its advertising campaigns. The slogan emphasizes the energizing effect of their coffee, positioning it as a product that helps kickstart your day. Bru is known for its coffee powder and instant coffee products.
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Fidelity
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Ernst & Young
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Citigroup
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American Express
B
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Explanation
Ernst & Young (EY), one of the Big Four accounting firms, uses the tagline "Quality in everything we do" to emphasize their commitment to excellence and high standards in professional services. This slogan reflects their focus on delivering quality audit, tax, and advisory services. Fidelity, Citigroup, and American Express use different taglines.
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Wal-Mart and K-Mart
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Sears and Wal-Mart
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K-Mart and Sears
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Sears and Target
C
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Sears Holdings Corporation was formed by the merger of Kmart and Sears in 2005, making option C correct. Both Kmart and Sears operated as separate brands under the holding company. Walmart and Target are independent retail competitors that were never part of Sears Holdings. The company filed for bankruptcy in 2018, but the Kmart and Sears brands continue to exist.
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Deutsche Bank
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Jaguar
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Honda
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HSBC
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Deutsche Bank uses the tagline "A Passion to Perform" to emphasize their commitment to excellence and achievement in banking and financial services. This slogan reflects the bank's German heritage of precision and performance. Jaguar ("Good to Be Bad" at the time), Honda ("The Power of Dreams"), and HSBC ("The World's Local Bank") use different taglines.
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The Home Depot
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Sears
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RPL
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Oil
B
Correct answer
Explanation
"The Great Indoors" was a home decor and furniture retail chain owned by Sears, Roebuck & Co. It was part of Sears' portfolio of retail brands, focusing on home improvement products. The chain operated from the late 1990s until 2012 when it was discontinued. Home Depot is a competitor, while RPL and Oil are not relevant to this home furnishings brand.
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Rogers
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Radio Shack
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Good year
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ConocoPhillips
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Radio Shack (now known as The Shack in some markets) is a retail chain that specializes in consumer electronics, including LCD TVs, iPod accessories, outdoor antennas, and various electronic components. The store has long been known for selling electronic parts, cables, and consumer electronics. Rogers is a telecommunications company, Good Year is known for tires, and ConocoPhillips is an oil company.
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Revlon
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Lakme
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L’Oréal
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OLAY
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a brand slogan recognition question. 'Because I'm worth it' is L'Oréal's famous empowering tagline for beauty products. Revlon and OLAY are also beauty brands, while Lakme is an Indian cosmetics brand, but this specific slogan belongs to L'Oréal.
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Johnson & Johnson
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Huggies
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Gerber
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Ginny & Jonny
C
Correct answer
Explanation
This is a brand slogan question. 'Babies are our business' is Gerber's tagline - they specialize in baby food and products. Johnson & Johnson makes baby products too but has different slogans. Huggies is diapers, Ginny & Jonny appears to be a distractor.
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Kingfisher
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Budweiser
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Foster
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Tuborg
B
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This is a brand slogan question. 'The king of beers' is Budweiser's famous tagline positioning itself as the premium American beer. Kingfisher is Indian, Foster is Australian, and Tuborg is European - none use this slogan.
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Archies Online
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Hallmark
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Ferns & Petals
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800 Florals
B
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Explanation
'When you care enough to send the very best' is Hallmark's famous greeting card slogan, emphasizing quality and emotional connection in gift-giving. Archies, Ferns & Petals, and 800 Florals are competitors with different brand positioning.
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Camel
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Tareyton Cigarettes
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Virginia Cigarettes
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Malboro
B
Correct answer
Explanation
'I'd rather fight than switch' was Tareyton cigarettes' controversial 1960s slogan showing smokers with fake black eyes, implying brand loyalty. Camel, Virginia, and Marlboro are different cigarette brands with separate advertising campaigns.
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Saint
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Smuckers
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Snapple
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Tropicana
C
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'Made from the best stuff on Earth' is Snapple's famous slogan from the 1990s, emphasizing their use of natural ingredients. Smuckers, Tropicana, and St. are different beverage/food brands with separate branding.
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ZDNet
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Alka-Seltzer
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Wendy’s
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Virginia Slims Cigarettes
B
Correct answer
Explanation
This is the famous advertising slogan for Alka-Seltzer, an antacid medication. The sound effects describe the fizzing action when the tablets dissolve in water. The slogan emphasizes the relief from indigestion and heartburn that the product provides. It became one of the most recognizable jingles in advertising history.