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. Pantaloon

  2. Provouge

  3. Hirawats

  4. Peter England

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

Pantaloon (part of the Future Group) used the tagline 'India's Family Store' to position itself as an affordable retail destination for Indian families. The slogan emphasized the brand's mass-market appeal and family-oriented shopping experience. Pantaloon was a leading retail chain in India during the 2000s. Peter England is also a clothing brand but targeted at different segments, while Provogue and Hirawats are other apparel retailers without this specific slogan.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. USA

  2. UK

  3. Switzerland

  4. India

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

Nestlé was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestlé in Vevey, Switzerland, and remains headquartered there today. Switzerland is home to many multinational food and beverage companies due to its historical neutrality, banking infrastructure, and central European location. The company's full name is 'Nestlé S.A.' with its registered office in Vevey, Vaud. This is a foundational fact about one of the world's largest food companies.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports
  1. Band Aid

  2. pepsi

  3. coca cola

  4. rebok

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

Sachin Tendulkar's first brand endorsement was indeed Band-Aid (a Johnson & Johnson product) in 1988-89, when he was around 16 years old. This was a pioneering sports endorsement deal in India. He later endorsed major brands like Pepsi, Coca-Cola, and Reebok, but Band-Aid was his first.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Kitkat

  2. DairyMilk

  3. Perk

  4. 5Star

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

DairyMilk is the correct answer. The Hindi phrase 'Kuch meetha hogaye' suggests 'something sweet happened' - this is commonly associated with DairyMilk's brand positioning and marketing in India as a chocolate for celebratory moments.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. JOCKEY

  2. REEBOK

  3. ADIDAS

  4. PUMA

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

This question tests brand slogan knowledge. Adidas uses 'Impossible is nothing' as its tagline, emphasizing determination and the idea that athletes can overcome any obstacle with the right mindset.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. ADIDAS

  2. PUMA

  3. REEBOK

  4. NIKE

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

This question tests brand slogan knowledge. Nike's iconic 'Just do it' slogan is one of the most recognizable taglines in advertising history, emphasizing action and determination.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. LOUIS PHILLIPS

  2. PETER ENGLAND

  3. VAN HEUSEN

  4. CALVIN KLIEN

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

This question tests brand slogan knowledge. Peter England uses 'Honestly impressive' as its tagline, positioning the brand around affordable, honest fashion for the common man.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. VAN HEUSEN

  2. CALVIN KLIEN

  3. LOUIS PHILLIPS

  4. RAYMONDS

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

Louis Philippe (misspelled as LOUIS PHILLIPS here) uses 'The Upper Crest' as their tagline positioning them as premium formal wear. Van Heusen focuses on power dressing, Calvin Klein on minimalist fashion, and Raymond on 'The Complete Man'.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. REID & TAYLOR

  2. WILLS LIFESTYLE

  3. PETER ENGLAND

  4. RAYMONDS

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

Raymond's famous tagline is 'The Complete Man' - it's one of India's most recognized brand slogans representing complete wardrobe solutions. Reid & Taylor focuses on premium fabrics, Wills Lifestyle on fashion, and Peter England on affordable formal wear.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. REID & TAYLOR

  2. RAYMONDS

  3. VIMAL

  4. VAN HEUSEN

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

Reid & Taylor's tagline is 'Bond with the Best' - emphasizing their premium fabric quality and the 'bond' of fine wool. Raymond uses different taglines, Vimal is known for 'Only Vimal', and Van Heusen for power dressing.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. coca cola

  2. pepsi

  3. Thumsup

  4. Sprite

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

Yeh dil maange more was Pepsi's iconic advertising campaign in India during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The Hindi phrase meaning this heart wants more became a cultural catchphrase and was heavily promoted across TV, print and outdoor media.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Adolph Dassler

  2. All Day I Dream About Salvation

  3. All Day I Dream About School

  4. All Die I Die About Sport

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

ADIDAS was founded by Adolph 'Adi' Dassler in Germany. The company name derives from 'Adi' + 'Dassler'. The popular backronym 'All Day I Dream About Sport/School' is a myth created later.

Multiple choice general knowledge
  1. Life's Good

  2. Lucky Gold

  3. Luxury Gold

  4. Little Grind

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

LG stands for 'Life's Good', the company's slogan since the 1990s. Lucky Goldstar was the company's earlier name (GoldStar), but 'LG' itself officially means Life's Good.