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 sports
  1. reliance

  2. palmolive and co

  3. prudential

  4. coca cola

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

The first Cricket World Cup in 1975 was sponsored by Prudential Assurance Company, hence it was called the Prudential Cup. This sponsorship continued for the first three World Cups (1975, 1979, and 1983).

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. whiskey

  2. beer

  3. wine

  4. vodka

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

In terms of pure alcohol content per currency unit, beer is typically the most expensive option. Beer usually has 4-6% alcohol, while whiskey, vodka, and wine have much higher alcohol content (40% for spirits, 12-15% for wine). To get the same amount of pure alcohol, you'd need to buy much more beer by volume and cost, making it the most expensive per unit of alcohol.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. The jeans that built America

  2. The jeans that built Canada

  3. The jeans that built Rome

  4. The jeans that built None

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

LEE's famous tagline is 'The jeans that built America,' referring to the brand's historical connection to American workwear heritage since 1889.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pepsi

  2. Fanta

  3. Miranda

  4. Coca-Cola

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

Coca-Cola is one of the largest global beverage companies and is available in over 200 countries worldwide. The company's extensive distribution network and brand recognition make it a dominant player in the beverage industry. Pepsi, Fanta, and Miranda are also beverage brands but are either subsidiaries or competitors with different global reach rankings.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. bourbon

  2. parle g

  3. tiger

  4. monaco

  5. marie

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

Madhuri Dixit was the brand ambassador for Parle G, India's most iconic biscuit brand. She appeared in memorable advertisements for the glucose biscuit. The other options (Bourbon, Tiger, Monaco, Marie) are other Parle products but not associated with Madhuri.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. software

  2. shoes

  3. lifts and elevators

  4. chemicals and paints

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

OTIS is a well-known manufacturer of lifts and elevators founded by Elisha Otis. The company invented the safety brake that made modern elevators possible and continues to be a leading elevator brand worldwide.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Kur Kure

  2. Lays

  3. Bingo

  4. Hippo

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

Bingo was ITC's entry into the branded snack food market, launched in the 1990s as a direct competitor to established players like Lay's. Kurkure is actually a PepsiCo product (Frito-Lay India), while Hippo is an ITC product but came later. Bingo was positioned as a youth-oriented snack brand.

Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology
  1. Mochi

  2. Bata

  3. Action

  4. Liberty

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

Action Shoes was the first Indian footwear brand to license Disney characters for its children's sandals line. This strategic partnership helped Action compete in the premium kids' footwear segment by leveraging Disney's brand appeal among children and parents.