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

This slogan is of : "Better Sound Through Research"

  1. iball

  2. senizer

  3. Bose Corporation

  4. sennheiser
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Founder Jack Cohen, who from 1919 sold groceries in the markets of the London East End, acquired a large shipment of tea from T. E. Stockwell and made new labels by using the first few letters of the supplier's name and the first two letters of his surname forming the company and the brand name.....

  1. Tesco

  2. Walmart

  3. Tata

  4. LG
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

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.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Australian for beer.

  1. MillerLite

  2. Fosters

  3. Schlitz

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Foster's used 'Australian for beer' as their international advertising slogan, positioning the brand as authentically Australian and appealing to export markets.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The choice of a new generation

  1. Pepsi

  2. Coca-cola

  3. Rasna

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The choice of a new generation was Pepsi's famous advertising slogan launched in the 1980s and 1990s. This campaign targeted younger consumers and positioned Pepsi as the modern choice compared to competitors. Coca-cola has used different slogans throughout its history.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Diamonds are Forever

  1. DeBeers

  2. Janisen Diamond Co.

  3. Waldman Diamonds

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Diamonds are Forever' is the famous advertising slogan and tagline of DeBeers, the multinational diamond mining and trading company. This slogan became so iconic that it was also used as the title of a James Bond novel and film. DeBeers has used this tagline for decades to promote diamonds as eternal symbols of love and commitment.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Peter England is a brand owned by

  1. Madura Garments

  2. Bombay Dyeing

  3. Reliance Industries

  4. Arvind Mills
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Peter England is an Indian clothing brand owned by Madura Garments, which is a subsidiary of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. The brand was originally launched in the UK and entered the Indian market in 1997. It is known for affordable formal and casual wear for men and has become one of India's largest branded apparel brands by volume.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which US company’s headquarter calls itslef “The Sweetest place on earth”?

  1. Hersheys

  2. Lindt

  3. Cadburys

  4. Nestle
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Hershey's headquarters is in Hershey, Pennsylvania, a company town built around the chocolate factory. The town and company use the motto 'The Sweetest Place on Earth,' playing on both the chocolate theme and the town's name. Lindt is Swiss, Cadbury is British, and Nestle is Swiss-American.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which restaurant chain was started by Hollywood stars Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and Arnold Schwaznegger ?

  1. Hollywood Walk of Fame

  2. Planet Hollywood

  3. Hollywood Grand

  4. Hollywood Red Carpet
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Planet Hollywood was a themed restaurant chain founded in 1991 by Robert Earl with major celebrity investors including Bruce Willis, Demi Moore, and Arnold Schwarzenegger. The chain combined Hollywood memorabilia with dining and was part of the 1990s celebrity-restaurant trend. There is a spelling error in 'Schwaznegger' in the question.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which US company had the largest Market Value in 2008?

  1. MIcrosoft

  2. Wall-Mart

  3. Ford

  4. Exxon Mobil
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Exxon Mobil was indeed the largest US company by market capitalization in 2008, valued at over $400 billion. The oil and gas giant topped Microsoft, Walmart, and Ford during this period of high oil prices. Market value reflects the total worth of a company's outstanding shares.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Famous Ice-Cream Parlour in Pune

  1. Baskin Robins

  2. McDonalds

  3. Natural's

  4. Top Town
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Natural's Ice Cream is a well-known and iconic ice cream parlour in Pune, famous for its natural fruit-based ice creams. Baskin Robbins is a chain, McDonald's is a fast food restaurant, and Top Town is a different establishment.