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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Stationery Mart
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Gift Shoppee
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Mutton Store
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Chicken store
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Explanation
In Hyderabadi Nawabs, Hanif Bhai owns a chicken store, which is his primary business and serves as one of the main locations in the series.
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General Motors
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Ford
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United Airlines
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Delta Airlines
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Film Names
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Product Names
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Online Lotteries
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Brand Names
C
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Playwin, Fortune, V1, Sunshine, and DhanDhanaDhan are all online lottery brands in India. Playwin is a well-known lottery brand operated by Essel Group, while the others are also lottery/gaming products available in the Indian market. Film names and product names are incorrect as these are specific lottery/gaming brands, not general categories.
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Parle G (India)
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Mulino Bianco (Italy)
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Contol Brand (USA)
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Arnott's (Australia)
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Parle G (from Parle Products in India) is the world's largest selling biscuit brand by volume. The glucose biscuit has massive distribution across India and other markets. Mulino Bianco, Contol Brand, and Arnott's are significant biscuit brands but do not match Parle G's global volume leadership.
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coca cola
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pepsi
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bovanta
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appy fizz
B
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Explanation
This was Pepsi's advertising slogan emphasizing life's possibilities and energy. The tagline was part of Pepsi's marketing campaigns promoting their brand as a choice for those embracing life fully. Coca-Cola used different memorable slogans like 'It's the Real Thing' in their advertising.
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McDonald's
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KFC
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Coffee Day
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SubWay
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Burger King
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'I'm lovin' it' is McDonald's globally recognized advertising campaign launched in 2003, featuring a catchy jingle and youthful appeal to promote fast food.
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sahara
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reebok
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videocon
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woodland
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nike
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bata
B
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Reebok uses 'I Am What I Am' to emphasize personal authenticity and fitness lifestyle, encouraging people to embrace their unique identity through sports and movement.
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United Parcel Service
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VeriSign
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Verizon
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O2 Mobiles
A
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Explanation
UPS (United Parcel Service) used 'What Can Brown Do for You?' as their advertising slogan, playing on their brown delivery trucks and uniforms. The slogan emphasizes their service orientation and asks customers how they can help meet their shipping needs.
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Time Warner Cable
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Symbol Technologies
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Wachovia
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Intersil
C
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Explanation
Wachovia Corporation, a major American bank that was acquired by Wells Fargo in 2008, used 'Uncommon Wisdom' as their corporate slogan. The tagline emphasized their expertise and sound financial guidance in banking services.
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Rite Aid
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PricewaterhouseCoopers
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Rolls-Royce
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Silicon Graphics
B
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Explanation
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), one of the Big Four accounting firms, used 'Excellence, Teamwork and Leadership' as their corporate slogan. These three values reflect their commitment to professional standards, collaborative work culture, and guiding clients in business decisions.
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Explanation
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC), India's largest oil and gas exploration company, uses 'Making tomorrow brighter' as their slogan. The tagline reflects their role in India's energy security and future development through petroleum exploration and production.
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Reebok
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Lee Cooper
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Levi's
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Nokia
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Nike
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Woodland
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plan b
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plan c
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a plan
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z plan
A
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Plan B Entertainment was the production company founded by Brad Pitt and then-wife Jennifer Aniston in 2002. It has produced acclaimed films like "The Departed", "12 Years a Slave", and "Moonlight". Plan C, A Plan, and Z Plan are fictitious names.
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Maybelline
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Cover Girl
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Revlon
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Avon
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Explanation
Maybelline is consistently ranked as one of the top-selling cosmetics brands globally. It is owned by L'Oreal and has strong market presence across multiple categories including mascara, foundation, and other makeup products. While brands like Revlon, Cover Girl, and Avon are significant players, Maybelline's global sales figures and market share position it as the top-selling brand worldwide.
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L'Oreal
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Maybelline
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Cover Girl
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Max Factor
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L'Oreal is the correct answer. The famous slogan 'Because I'm worth it' was introduced in 1971 and was indeed changed to 'Because you're worth it' in the 2000s, and then to 'Because we're worth it' in 2009 to emphasize inclusivity and collective empowerment. This evolution is well-documented in advertising history. Maybelline, Cover Girl, and Max Factor have different famous slogans.