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
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GoldFlake cigrattes
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Camel cigrattes
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Eve Cigarettes
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Dunhill Cigarettes
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Dunhill positions itself as a premium international cigarette brand with this claim of being the finest. The slogan emphasizes global recognition and quality.
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Rupa front Line
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Hybrid
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Jockey
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Lux
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Jockey is a famous American underwear brand that originated in the United States and is now trusted globally. The tagline 'Originated in America Trusted around the world' directly reflects Jockey's heritage and international reputation. Rupa, Hybrid, and Lux are different brands - Rupa is an Indian brand, Hybrid is not a major underwear brand, and Lux is a soap brand.
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Arrow
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Zodiac
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Peter England
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None of these
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Arrow is a premium American shirt brand that positions itself as 'America's Premium' in the apparel market. The tagline emphasizes its American heritage and premium positioning. Zodiac is an Indian brand, Peter England is British-origin but budget-friendly, making Arrow the correct choice for an American premium brand.
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McDonalds
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KFC
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FarmFresh
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Smokin Joe's
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McDonald's uses the famous tagline "I'm lovin' it" (often quoted as "I am loving it") as part of their global marketing campaign. This campaign launched in 2003 and became one of the most recognizable brand slogans in fast food industry history. KFC, FarmFresh, and Smokin Joe's use different taglines.
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D'Damas
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Nakshatra
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TBZ
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DeBeers
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De Beers, the famous diamond company, uses the iconic tagline "A Diamond is Forever" to market diamonds as eternal symbols of love and commitment. This campaign, launched in 1947, is considered one of the most successful slogans in advertising history. D'Damas, Nakshatra, and TBZ are Indian jewelry brands.
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Adidas
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Reebok
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Action
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Nike
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"Just Do It" is Nike's iconic tagline created in 1988 and one of the most recognizable brand slogans in history. Adidas (option A) uses "Impossible is Nothing", Reebok (option B) has used various taglines, and Action (option C) is an Indian shoe brand with different positioning.
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Yum brands
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Gosh Enterprises
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International Franchise Corp
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Brinker International
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Yum Brands is the parent company of KFC, founded in 1997 as Tricon Global Restaurants. Yum owns Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, and KFC among others. The other options are not related to KFC ownership structure.
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Pizza hut
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Subway
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Mc Donalds
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Dominos
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McDonald's founder Ray Kroc famously said the company is in the real estate business, not just food. McDonald's owns valuable commercial properties and earns from franchisee rent. Pizza Hut, Subway, and Dominos primarily focus on their food business and franchise models.
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salad bar
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steak burger
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hot pizza
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burger
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Burger King introduced salad bars in the 1980s as a marketing strategy to compete with healthier fast food trends and gain publicity. This was a distinctive offering compared to traditional burger chains.
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Morrisons
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Raiffeisen International
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Burroughs Incorporated
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Mastek
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TCS' first international order came from Burroughs Incorporated in 1971-72 timeframe. This partnership gave TCS global exposure and credibility in the early IT services market.
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Tanaz Herbal
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Shehnaz Herbal
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Mehnaaz Herbal
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California Herbal
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In 'My Name is Khan', Rizwan works as a salesman for Mehnaaz Herbal Products. This job opportunity comes through his brother's connections in San Francisco and represents his professional life before his journey begins.
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Anritsu
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BAE Systems
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BellSouth
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Porsche
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'There Is No Substitute' is Porsche's iconic tagline that emphasizes the brand's exclusivity, engineering excellence, and the idea that Porsche sports cars cannot be replaced by alternatives. The slogan reflects Porsche's positioning as a premium, uncompromising automotive brand.
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iball
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senizer
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Bose Corporation
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sennheiser
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'Better Sound Through Research' is Bose Corporation's famous slogan and corporate philosophy. Founded by Amar Bose, the company is known for its research-driven approach to audio technology and innovation. The slogan reflects their commitment to engineering excellence and scientific audio development.
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Kodak
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Aircel
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Aisan Paints
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Sony Sybershot
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Jack Cohen combined the first few letters of his supplier's name (T.E. Stockwell - TES) with the first two letters of his surname (Cohen - CO) to form TESCO. This portmanteau branding strategy created one of the UK's largest retailers.