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. McDonald's

  2. IDBI Bank

  3. American Express

  4. UTI Bank

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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. KFC

  2. McDonald's

  3. Burger King

  4. O2 Mobiles

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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Yamaha

  2. Hero Honda

  3. Honda

  4. Toyota

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

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Johnnie Walker Red Label

  2. Johnnie Walker Black Label

  3. Johnnie Walker Blue Label

  4. Martini

  5. Glenfiddich Single malt Scotch

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

When Robin suits up as a bro for Barney, she orders Johnnie Walker Blue Label, signaling sophistication and alignment with Barney's expensive tastes. This matches Barney's character who values premium scotch. The Red and Black labels are more affordable, while Martini and Glenfiddich are not the specific drinks referenced in this scene.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. nike

  2. adidas

  3. kokabura

  4. GM

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

Mike Hussey, another Australian batting legend, used Kookaburra bats. Like Ponting, he represented Australia and used equipment from this Australian manufacturer.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. CHO - Chief Health Officer

  2. CEO - Chief Executive Officer

  3. CIO - Chief Information Officer

  4. CHO - Chief Happiness Officer

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

Ronald McDonald, the iconic mascot of McDonald's, is officially designated as the Chief Happiness Officer (CHO). This title reflects his role as the brand ambassador who brings happiness to children and families. The other options are serious corporate titles, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Health Officer, and Chief Information Officer, which don't fit a mascot's role.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Revlon

  2. Vicks

  3. Gillette

  4. None

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

Procter & Gamble acquired Gillette in 2005 for $57 billion, which was then the largest acquisition in P&G's history. This brought Gillette's razor and personal care brands under P&G's portfolio. Revlon is an independent cosmetics company, and Vicks was acquired by P&G much earlier in 1985, but Gillette remains the most famous and largest takeover among the options.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Joy Alukas

  2. Tanishq

  3. Prince Jewellery

  4. Kerala Fashin Jewellery

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

Joy Alukkas, a major jewelry retail chain based in South India with global presence, used 'World's favourite Jeweller' as their tagline. This positioned them as an international, trusted brand beyond just regional appeal. While Tanishq (Tata group) is India's largest jewelry brand with 'Expressions' tagline, Joy Alukkas focused on their global reach and customer preference. Prince Jewellery and Kerala Fashion Jewellery are regional players without this specific positioning.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pepsi Cola

  2. Fanta

  3. Thumbs Up

  4. Coca Cola

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

This question is asking the user to identify the soft drink brand associated with the slogan "Taste the Thunder."

To answer this question, the user needs to be familiar with advertising slogans and the soft drink market.

Now, let's evaluate each option:

A. Pepsi Cola: This option is incorrect. Pepsi's current slogan is "For the Love of It," not "Taste the Thunder."

B. Fanta: This option is incorrect. Fanta's current slogan is "More Fanta, Less Serious," not "Taste the Thunder."

C. Thumbs Up: This option is correct. Thumbs Up is a brand of cola in India that uses the slogan "Taste the Thunder."

D. Coca Cola: This option is incorrect. Coca Cola's current slogan is "Taste the Feeling," not "Taste the Thunder."

Therefore, the answer to this question is:

The Answer is: C (Thumbs Up)

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Sprite

  2. Mountain Dew

  3. Coca Cola

  4. Pepsi Cola

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

The tagline 'Dar ke Aage Jeet Hai' (Victory lies beyond fear) is the famous tagline of Mountain Dew. This question tests knowledge of soft drink branding and advertising slogans used in the Indian market.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Pepsi Cola

  2. Coca Cola

  3. Sprite

  4. Limca

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

The tagline 'Youngistan Ka Wow' (The wow of Youngistan - youth) was used by Pepsi in their youth-targeted campaigns in India. This question tests knowledge of soft drink marketing and brand positioning targeting youth demographics.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. All Day I Dream About Sports

  2. All That I Dream Is Sports

  3. All Day I Dream Is Sports

  4. All Day I Dance About Sports

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

ADIDAS is commonly expanded as 'All Day I Dream About Sports', which is a popular backronym (not the official etymology from the founder's name, but the widely recognized expansion in popular culture).

Multiple choice general knowledge culture
  1. Black Dog

  2. Blue Lagoon

  3. Brut

  4. Smirnoff

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

Brut is a style of Champagne and sparkling wine characterized by its dry taste with very low sugar content (less than 12 grams per liter). It is the most common style of Champagne. Black Dog is a Scotch whisky, Blue Lagoon is a cocktail, and Smirnoff is a vodka brand.