General Awareness

Brand and Company Trivia

2,803 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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Puma Shoes

  2. Reliance Fresh

  3. Wal-Mart

  4. More

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

Puma Shoes used 'Forever Fresh' as their tagline to associate their footwear with feeling fresh, active, and stylish. The slogan positioned the brand around energy, performance, and staying fashionable over time.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Burgler

  2. Ronald

  3. Golden M

  4. Gramice

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

Ronald McDonald is the official brand mascot of McDonald's, the fast-food restaurant chain. The clown character has been the company's primary spokesperson since the 1960s, appearing in commercials and promotional materials worldwide.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. True

  2. False

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

True. Budweiser is named after the town of České Budějovice (known as Budweis in German), located in what is now the Czech Republic (formerly part of Czechoslovakia). The town has a long history of brewing beer, and the American Budweiser brand took its name from this famous brewing region.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Thick shake

  2. Cold drink

  3. Milk Shake

  4. hot drink

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

The milkshake is credited to Walgreen pharmacy where it was first created by Ivar Coulson. Milkshakes exist in India in many different flavors, making this a popular beverage choice across the country.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Palmolive

  2. HLL

  3. Colgate

  4. P&G

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

Hills is a toothpaste brand owned by Colgate, not the other companies listed. This brand ownership question tests knowledge of major consumer product companies and their brand portfolios.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Novartis

  2. Bayer

  3. Abbot

  4. Pfizer

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

Pfizer developed and markets Viagra (sildenafil), which was approved by the FDA in 1998 as the first oral treatment for erectile dysfunction. Novartis, Bayer, and Abbott are major pharmaceutical companies but not associated with Viagra.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Ogivly & Mather

  2. Ogivly & Manson

  3. Orange & Manson

  4. Orange & Mather

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

Ogilvy & Mather is one of the world's largest and most prestigious advertising agencies, founded by David Ogilvy in 1948. The agency is known for iconic campaigns and sophisticated brand building.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Vector

  2. Nike

  3. Tick

  4. Swoosh

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

The Nike logo, created by graphic designer Carolyn Davidson in 1971 for just $35, is officially called the 'Swoosh.' The design represents the wing of the Greek goddess Nike, who personified victory, and conveys motion and speed - perfectly embodying the brand's athletic identity. The Swoosh has become one of the most recognized logos in the world.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Crocodile

  2. Lacoste

  3. Nike

  4. Reebok

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

Barista, the Indian coffee chain, had a partnership with Lacoste where they sold and displayed Lacoste apparel in their outlets. This was part of a retail strategy where lifestyle brands were colocated in premium coffee shops to create a more complete lifestyle experience for customers. The French luxury brand Lacoste, known for its crocodile logo, was featured in Barista stores.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Dulex Paints

  2. Nerolac Paints

  3. Burger Paints

  4. Asian Paints

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

Apex, Tractor, and Utsav are paint brands from Asian Paints' portfolio. These are sub-brands catering to different market segments. Dulux, Nerolac, and Burger are other paint companies.