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
  1. Tropicana

  2. Cannon

  3. Nike, Inc.

  4. All of the above

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

Maria Sharapova had endorsement deals with all three companies mentioned: Tropicana (orange juice), Canon (cameras and imaging products), and Nike (sportswear and athletic gear). Her marketability extended beyond tennis, making her one of the world's highest-paid female athletes through these partnerships.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sprite

  2. Fanta

  3. Pepsi Cola

  4. Coca Cola

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

Pepsi was originally developed in 1893 by Caleb Bradham as 'Brad's Drink', marketed as a digestive aid and hangover remedy. It contained pepsin and kola nuts, hence the name 'Pepsi-Cola'. Coca-Cola was originally a patent medicine, while Sprite and Fanta were developed later as regular soft drinks. Pepsi's medicinal origins are well-documented in company history.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Miss Teen Diva

  2. Miss World

  3. Miss Asia Pacific

  4. Miss Universe

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

ABCL (Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Limited), Amitabh Bachchan's company, did produce the Miss World 1996 pageant held in Bangalore. This event, along with other business missteps, led to significant financial losses for ABCL and eventually contributed to its bankruptcy. Miss World 1996 was won by Irene Skliva of Greece.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Lemon

  2. Spice

  3. MetroMax

  4. Maxx

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

Lemon, Spice, and Maxx are all automobile brands (Lemon cars, Spice cars/spices, Maxx as in Maxx motorcycles or vehicles). MetroMax is the odd one out as it doesn't fit the common pattern of established automobile brands.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. dominos

  2. McDonalds

  3. KFC

  4. subway

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

This is Domino's Pizza's famous tagline in India - 'khushiyon ki home delivery' emphasizing happiness delivered to your doorstep. Domino's built its brand on delivery service and convenience. The other options are different food chains with their own slogans.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. FOOD BAZAAR

  2. PANTALOONS

  3. BIG BAZAAR

  4. STAR BAZAAR

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

STAR BAZAAR was a retail chain owned by Trent, a TATA group company, offering a wide range of products including groceries, apparel, and household goods. Food Bazaar, Pantaloons, and Big Bazaar were all part of the Future Group, not TATA. STAR is the only TATA-owned option.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Mark & Co. Inc.

  2. McD & Co. Inc.

  3. Mercy & Ro. Inc.

  4. Merck & Co. Inc.

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

MRK is the stock ticker symbol for Merck & Co. Inc., a major American pharmaceutical company. Known internationally as MSD, it's a global leader in vaccines, medicines, and pharmaceuticals. The other options don't correspond to any major publicly traded company.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Jaguar

  2. Artize

  3. Parryware

  4. Kohler

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

Jaguar is a premium tap and sanitary fittings brand that sponsored the 'fours package' during cricket broadcast Extra Innings segments. Jaguar was known for sports marketing during cricket tournaments. Artize is also a Jaguar brand, Parryware is sanitaryware, and Kohler is a competitor - but Jaguar was the specific sponsor referenced.