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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TVS Apache
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Honda Shine
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Yamaha RZX
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Bajaj Discover
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ACC
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Bangur
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Binani
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Ultratech
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Explanation
The question asks which cement brand protects batsmen from bouncers. ACC is marked as the correct answer, though the question's phrasing is unusual - protective gear like helmets would typically protect batsmen, not cement. This appears to be testing specific brand knowledge in a cricket context.
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Explanation
KFC was not the first multinational company in Bangalore. Companies like IBM, Texas Instruments, and others established their presence in Bangalore much earlier, especially in the technology and manufacturing sectors, before fast-food chains arrived.
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FOOD BAZAAR
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PANTALOONS
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BIG BAZAAR
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STAR BAZAAR
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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.
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timex
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raga
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sonata
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fastrack
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Timex is an American watch company, not owned by Titan Industries. Raga, Sonata, and Fastrack are all well-known Titan watch brands. Titan's main brands include Sonata, Fastrack, Raga, and the premium Titan collection.
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Mark & Co. Inc.
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McD & Co. Inc.
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Mercy & Ro. Inc.
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Merck & Co. Inc.
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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.
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John William Spencer
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Spencer Pratt
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Oakley Spencer
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Oakshot (first name unknown)
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Kingfisher
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Pegasus
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Hades
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Zeus
B
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Explanation
The United Breweries (UB Group) logo features a Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek mythology. This symbol represents the company's flagship brand Kingfisher but the UB Group itself uses Pegasus as its corporate symbol.
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Jaguar
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Artize
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Parryware
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Kohler
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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.
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TVS Apache
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TVS Starz
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TVS Victor
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TVS Jive
D
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Explanation
TVS Jive was marketed as India's first clutch-less motorcycle, using an automatic transmission system for easier city riding. TVS Apache, Starz, and Victor are other TVS models but all have conventional manual clutches. The Jive's key differentiator was specifically the absence of a clutch lever, targeting riders who wanted automatic convenience.
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Framingham, Massachusetts
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Birmingham,UK
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Kolkatta,India
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Reykjavík,Iceland
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Explanation
Bose Corporation is indeed headquartered in Framingham, Massachusetts, where it was founded by Dr. Amar Bose in 1964. The company remains rooted in this location as its global center of operations and innovation. No international locations serve as its primary headquarters.
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Mongoose bats
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Colt Pistols
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Water King Boats
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Mongoose Balls
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Explanation
Mongoose, a cricket equipment brand, produces the MMi3 and CoR3 bat models designed for power hitting. These bats feature innovative designs and are used by professional players seeking aggressive stroke play.
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KFC
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McDonald's
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Burger King
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O2 Mobiles
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Explanation
"Have it your way" is Burger King's famous slogan emphasizing customization of orders. Unlike McDonald's standardized approach, Burger King built its brand on letting customers customize their burgers with toppings and preparation preferences.
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Yamaha
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Hero Honda
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Honda
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Toyota
D
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Explanation
"I Love What You Do For Me" was Toyota's slogan in the US market during the 1980s and 1990s. The slogan emphasized customer satisfaction, reliability, and the relationship between Toyota owners and their vehicles. Honda and Yamaha focused on different branding themes.
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McDonald's
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IDBI Bank
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American Express
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UTI Bank
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Explanation
"What you want is what you get" was McDonald's slogan emphasizing consistent, predictable service and products. The slogan reinforced McDonald's promise of delivering exactly what customers expect from the brand worldwide.