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 sports
  1. Microsoft

  2. Gillette

  3. Reebok

  4. Arrow

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

Yuvraj Singh was indeed a brand ambassador for Microsoft during his career, promoting their products and campaigns. He has also been associated with other brands like Gillette and Reebok at different times.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Shakosha Watch Company

  2. Tissot Watch Company

  3. Eterna Watch Company

  4. Rado Watch Company

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

Citizen Watch Company was originally founded as Shokosha Watch Research Institute in 1918 in Tokyo, Japan. The name was later changed to Citizen when the company adopted its current identity. 'Shakosha' appears to be a misspelling of Shokosha, but it's clearly the intended answer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Major Grey’s

  2. Trafalgar

  3. Piccadilly

  4. Duke of Wellington

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

Major Grey's Chutney is a commercially made mango-based chutney with a unique flavor profile. Trafalgar, Piccadilly, and Duke of Wellington are London locations or historical references, not food items.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. kingston

  2. Bolton

  3. Cambridge

  4. Bath Spa

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

Kingston University in London shares its name with Kingston Technology, a well-known computer hardware and memory products brand. While Cambridge is also both a university and could refer to Cambridge Audio or Cambridge University Press, Kingston is more directly associated with a consumer brand.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Karizma

  2. Fazer

  3. Hayabusa

  4. Ninja

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

The Hero Honda Karizma was the official bike used by contestants on MTV Roadies for multiple seasons. It became iconic to the show's format where contestants rode motorcycles during their journey.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Allegra

  2. Ajax

  3. Ambien

  4. AT&T

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

Ajax's famous tagline 'Stronger than dirt' has been used for decades. Ajax is a cleaning product brand known for its abrasive cleaners that 'cut through grease and grime' like dirt.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. The Elevator

  2. Toothpaste

  3. Teleivision

  4. Shopping mall

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

Elisha Otis invented the safety elevator in 1852, featuring a braking mechanism that prevented the elevator from falling if the hoist rope broke. This invention made modern skyscrapers possible and revolutionized urban architecture. Note the typo 'Teleivision' should be 'Television'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. indiamart.com

  2. Indiainfoline.com

  3. paypal.com

  4. ebay.com

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

IndiaInfoline.com (now IIFL Securities) used the memorable advertising slogan 'It's all about money Honey' to brand itself as a comprehensive financial information and services platform. The clever wordplay on the phrase 'money honey' made it a recognizable jingle in Indian financial marketing.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Southern Comfort

  2. Royal Challenge

  3. Johney Walker

  4. Signature

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

Southern Comfort was created by M.W. Heron in New Orleans in 1874. It became famous as a key ingredient in cocktails like the Scarlett O'Hara (Southern Comfort + cranberry juice). Johnnie Walker is Scotch whisky, Royal Challenge is an Indian whisky brand, and Signature is also an Indian whisky - none were created by Heron. Note: 'Aloholic srink' contains typos for 'Alcoholic drink'.