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

Top saleswomen from this cosmetics company in US , drive around in pink Cadillacs

  1. Estee Lauder

  2. Maybelline

  3. May Kay

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

Mary Kay (option C, spelled 'May Kay' in the question with a typo) is the correct answer. The company is famous for its Pink Cadillac incentive program where top sales directors earn the use of pink Cadillac cars. This iconic program has been running since 1969 and is one of the most recognized sales incentives in direct selling. Estee Lauder, Maybelline, and Lancome do not have pink Cadillac programs.

Multiple choice general knowledge

"Youngistaan ka WOW"

  1. Coca COla

  2. Pepsi

  3. Thumps up

  4. Fanta
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Pepsi's youth-focused marketing campaign in India used the tagline 'Youngistaan ka WOW' to appeal to younger demographics. 'Youngistaan' was a term coined to represent the youth population, and WOW emphasized excitement and appeal.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which was the first brand that sachin endorsed?

  1. Boost

  2. Band Aid (johnson and johnson)

  3. Pepsi

  4. Videocon
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Sachin Tendulkar's first brand endorsement was for Band Aid (Johnson & Johnson) in 1988-89, early in his career. Boost (which he became iconic for) came later in the early 1990s, followed by major endorsements like Pepsi and Videocon.

Multiple choice general knowledge

which aero company was set up on the name of "Pacific Aero Product Company"

  1. Jet Fighters

  2. Austin

  3. Boeing

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

Boeing was originally founded as Pacific Aero Products Co. in 1916 by William E. Boeing before being renamed Boeing Airplane Company in 1917. This makes option C correct. The other options are incorrect - Jet Fighters is not a company name, Austin is an automobile manufacturer, and Bell Aircraft Corporation was founded much later in 1935.

Multiple choice general knowledge

among the following ad jingles for which rahman didn't work?

  1. Asian Paints

  2. Hamam

  3. Boost

  4. Cinthol

  5. Leo Coffee

  6. Premier Pressure Cooker
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

A.R. Rahman worked on iconic jingles for Asian Paints, Boost, Leo Coffee, and Premier Pressure Cooker. Hamam soap's jingle was composed by others. The question tests knowledge of Rahman's extensive advertising work.

Multiple choice general knowledge

For which advertisement ASIN acted

  1. All Clear

  2. Clinic Plus

  3. Big Bazaar

  4. RMKV
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A,C Correct answer
Explanation

Actor Asin has endorsed multiple brands. All Clear is a dishwashing brand she advertised for. Big Bazaar is a retail chain where she appeared in promotions. Clinic Plus and RMKV are listed as incorrect, meaning they are not among her major brand endorsements.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Which of the following brands has David endorsed?

  1. Brylcreem

  2. Adidas

  3. Gillette Razors

  4. Vodafone

  5. all four
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

David Beckham has had extensive endorsement deals throughout his career. He endorsed Adidas for many years (his boots and apparel), Gillette (as part of their 'Champions' campaign alongside Roger Federer and Tiger Woods), and has been associated with Vodafone and various grooming products including Brylcreem-style campaigns. His endorsement portfolio is one of the most valuable in sports.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the first product with a scannable barcode?

  1. Wrigley's gum

  2. Spam

  3. Hershey Bars

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

On June 26, 1974, a 10-pack of Wrigley's Juicy Fruit chewing gum became the first product to be scanned with a UPC barcode at a Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio. This historic purchase marked the beginning of the universal product code system that revolutionized retail operations worldwide.