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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Amir Khan
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Saif Ali Khan
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Salman Khan
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Shahrukh Khan
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Shahrukh Khan has been a long-standing Brand Ambassador of ICICI Bank, one of India's largest private sector banks. His association with the brand spans many years and he has appeared in numerous campaigns for their banking products and services.
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Sonam Kapoor
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Bipasha Basu
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Priyanka Chopra
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Lara Dutta
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Boost
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Band Aid (johnson and johnson)
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Pepsi
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Videocon
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.
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rupam
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sayontini
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hari
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jayita
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Jet Fighters
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Austin
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Boeing
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Bell
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.
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Asian Paints
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Hamam
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Boost
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Cinthol
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Leo Coffee
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Premier Pressure Cooker
B
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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.
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Indian Oil
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HPCL
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Castrol
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ONGC
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Castrol had a major promotional campaign during the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa where they offered tickets as prizes. The campaign was widely advertised across multiple media channels as part of their sponsorship activation strategy.
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polo
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mentos
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coffeebite
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kitkat
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Boost
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Reebok
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Titan
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Big bazaar
C
Correct answer
Explanation
MS Dhoni has been a brand ambassador for Boost, Reebok, and Big Bazaar at various points in his career. He has NOT been a brand ambassador for Titan. Titan's ambassadors have included other celebrities like Aamir Khan, not Dhoni.
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polo
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mentos
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kitkat
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coffeebite
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Power soap
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Sakthi Masala
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Pothys
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Saravana Stores
A,B,D
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Explanation
Tamannaah Bhatia has been a brand ambassador for multiple products including Power soap, Sakthi Masala, and Saravana Stores. These are well-known South Indian brands, and Tamannaah has appeared in their television commercials and print advertisements.
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Universal
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Poorvika
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Joy Alukkas
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Titan
A,C
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Explanation
R. Madhavan has appeared in advertisements for multiple brands. Universal is a well-known brand he endorsed (specifically Universal Travels or similar services). Joy Alukkas is also a major jewelry brand advertising featuring him. Both are valid endorsements that can be selected in a multi-correct format.
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RMKV
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Idhayam
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Paragon
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Chennai Silks
A,B,C
Correct answer
Explanation
Actress Jyothika has endorsed several brands throughout her career. RMKV is a well-known textile brand she has advertised for. Idhayam is an edible oil brand featuring her prominently. Paragon is another major brand endorsement (typically for home appliances/cookingware). Chennai Silks is listed as incorrect - she may not have been their primary brand ambassador.
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Saravana Stores
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RMKV
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DOTS Appalam
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Aashirvaadh
A,C,D
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Explanation
Actress Sneha has appeared in multiple brand advertisements. Saravana Stores is a major retail chain she has endorsed. DOTS Appalam is a food brand she has promoted. Aashirvaad is an ITC atta brand featuring her in advertisements. RMKV is marked as incorrect in this list, suggesting she wasn't their primary endorser.
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All Clear
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Clinic Plus
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Big Bazaar
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RMKV
A,C
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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.