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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Cadbury
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Kit Kat
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Nestle
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Britannia
B
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Explanation
The Kit Kat was developed at Rowntree's factory in York after a worker's suggestion for a lunchbox snack. It launched as Rowntree's Chocolate Crisp in September 1935 and was renamed Kit Kat in 1937. Cadbury, Nestle (which later acquired Rowntree), and Britannia are different confectionery companies.
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Puma
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Adidas
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Reebok
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Verizon
C
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Explanation
Reebok is named from the Afrikaans word 'rhebok', which means a type of African antelope (the grey rhebok or Vaal rhebok). The company was founded in 1895 in Bolton, England by Joseph Foster, and the name was inspired by this South African antelope species known for its speed and agility.
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Pharma industry
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Ready to wear
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IT solutions
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none of these
B
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Explanation
GAP is a well-known American clothing retailer specializing in casual apparel, particularly jeans, t-shirts, and other ready-to-wear items. It's not related to pharmaceuticals or IT solutions.
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Being a Hulk Hogan fan
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Hogging McDonald’s Burgers
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A Harley-Davidson bike
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Hill climbing Group
C
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HOG stands for Harley Owners Group, which is the official sponsored club for Harley-Davidson motorcycle enthusiasts. The passion would naturally be a Harley-Davidson bike. The other options are either fictional or unrelated associations.
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Kingfisher
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Kalyani Black Label
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McDowell No. 1
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Signature
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Burger King
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Pawtucket Brewery
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Patriot Brewery
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McDonalds
B
Correct answer
Explanation
In the animated series Family Guy, Peter Griffin works at the Pawtucket Brewery after losing his job at the toy factory. This is a significant plot point where he becomes employed at the local brewery (a parody of Rhode Island breweries). Burger King and McDonald's are fast food chains where he never worked, and 'Patriot Brewery' is not a location in the show.
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McDonald's
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Taco Bell
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KFC
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Subway
A
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Explanation
'OVER 60 BILLION SERVED' and 'I'M LOVIN' IT' are both famous McDonald's slogans used at different times - the former emphasizing their massive customer base, the latter their current brand positioning. Taco Bell, KFC, and Subway do not match these slogans.
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Reebok
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Puma
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Jesse Owens
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Adidas
D
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'IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING' is Adidas's slogan, emphasizing that with their products, athletes can overcome any challenge. Reebok, Puma, and Jesse Owens (an athlete, not a brand) are incorrect.
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Taco Bell
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KFC
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Mcdonalds
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Subway
B
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Explanation
'Finger-lickin' good' is KFC's iconic slogan highlighting their fried chicken. Taco Bell, McDonalds, and Subway are different fast-food chains with their own slogans.
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Lovingly yours
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Sincerely yours
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Emotionally yours
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Truly yours
C
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Explanation
Air Sahara's company slogan was 'Emotionally Yours', emphasizing customer connection. This slogan was part of their branding before Jet Airways acquired them. The options 'Lovingly yours', 'Sincerely yours', and 'Truly yours' are variations but not the actual slogan.
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Black Label
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Blackey
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Woodey
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Black Dart
A
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Explanation
Samsonite, a leading luggage brand, planned to introduce premium category shoes in India under the 'Black Label' brand name. This was part of their diversification strategy into footwear segment.
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Bata
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Liberty
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Action
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Mochi
C
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Explanation
Action was the first footwear brand in India to associate with Disney characters for its children's sandals range. This licensing agreement helped them appeal to the kids' segment with popular Disney characters.
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Faber-Castell
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Mont Blanc
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Staedler
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3M
D
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Explanation
Post-it Notes were invented at 3M in 1968 by scientist Spencer Silver, who developed the unique low-tack adhesive, and Art Fry, who applied it to create the bookmark product in 1974. The other companies listed primarily manufacture pens and pencils.
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Coca Cola
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Pepsi
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Tropicana
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Refresh
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Sony Bravia
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Volvo
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Samsung
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Canon
D
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Explanation
Canon uses the tagline 'Delighting You Always' as part of its marketing campaigns, particularly in Asian markets. The slogan emphasizes Canon's commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality. The other options listed are electronics companies but use different taglines - Sony uses various product-specific taglines, Volvo focuses on safety, and Samsung uses 'Imagine' and other campaign-specific slogans.