General Awareness
Brand and Company Trivia
2,998 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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coca cola
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pepsi
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bovanta
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appy fizz
B
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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
A
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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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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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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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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.
D
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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
A
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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
A
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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.
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Estee Lauder
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Maybelline
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May Kay
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Lancome
C
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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.
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mc donald
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surf excel
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coca cola
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honda
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Coca COla
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Pepsi
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Thumps up
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Fanta
B
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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.
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Priyanka
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Juhi
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Kajol
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Sridevi
C
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Kajol has been a prominent brand ambassador for Whirlpool appliances in India. She has featured in various campaigns for their home appliances including washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners. Priyanka (Chopra), Juhi (Chawla), and Sridevi have endorsed other brands but are not primarily associated with Whirlpool.