General Awareness
Brand and Company Trivia
2,803 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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Kingfisher
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Air Deccan
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AirIndia
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Jet Airways
B
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"Simplifly" was Air Deccan's slogan capturing its mission to make air travel simple and affordable for common Indians. As India's first low-cost carrier, Air Deccan democratized flying with no-frills service and low fares.
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Frooti
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Rasna
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Pepsi
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CocaCola
B
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Rasna's famous advertising campaign used the slogan "I love you Rasna" which became iconic in Indian advertising during the 1990s. The jingle was widely recognized and associated with the soft drink concentrate brand.
C
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Frooti used the tagline "Fresh N Juicy" prominently in their advertising. The "Why GrowUp" campaign was specifically associated with Frooti's messaging, positioning it as a fun drink for the young at heart.
D
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"Thanda Matlab Coca-Cola" was one of Coca-Cola India's most iconic advertising campaigns, launched in 2003 and featuring actor Aamir Khan. The phrase "Thanda" (meaning cold) became synonymous with Coca-Cola in Indian popular culture.
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Van Heusen
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Raymond
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Peter England
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Vimal
B
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Raymond is the brand associated with the tagline 'The Complete Man'. This famous Indian formal wear brand has used this slogan extensively in their advertising campaigns for decades, positioning their suits as the choice for the complete, accomplished gentleman.
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BajajPulsar
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Wild Ston Deo
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Peter England
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Tata Sumo
A
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Bajaj Pulsar used the tagline 'Definitely Male' for their motorcycle positioning. This slogan emphasized the masculine, powerful image of the Pulsar brand, appealing to young male riders who wanted a bike that reflected strength and machismo.
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DairyMilk
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Kitkat
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5Star
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BarOne
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Van Heusen
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PeterEngland
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Koutons
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Vimal
B
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Peter England's positioning as an affordable, honest shirt brand for the common man aligns perfectly with 'The Honest Shirt' slogan. This straightforward claim reinforces their value proposition of transparency and accessibility in formal wear.
B
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Bingo's 'No Confusion, Great Combination' positions the ITC snack brand as offering clear, enjoyable flavor combinations. This slogan emphasizes variety and the lack of ambiguity in their snack offerings, targeting youth looking for exciting taste experiences.
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Boost
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Complain
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Horlics
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Bournvita
A
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Boost's long-running campaign featuring Sachin Tendulkar popularized 'Boost is the secret of my energy' as one of India's most recognized health drink slogans. The fill-in-the-blank format makes this an easy recall question for anyone familiar with Indian advertising.
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Lux
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Savlon
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Detol
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Lifebuoy
D
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Lifebuoy's 'Thandurusti hai waham' campaign is a misprint of the actual 'Tandurusti' (health) messaging. Despite the typo, Lifebuoy is clearly the health soap brand among the options, positioning itself as essential for family health and hygiene.
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GoodYear
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Ceat
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Bridgestone
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MRF
B
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Ceat's 'Born Tough' positioning emphasizes durability and strength, directly targeting the ruggedness expectation from tire brands. This slogan differentiates Ceat from competitors by highlighting its tough, reliable nature for demanding road conditions.
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MRF
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Ceat
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Bridgestone
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GoodYear
A
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MRF's 'Tyres With Muscle' slogan is a well-known Indian campaign that personifies tires as strong and powerful. This metaphorical positioning suggests reliability, performance, and strength - key attributes consumers seek in tires for varied road conditions.
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HavelesRCB
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Center Shock
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RR Kabel
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HavellesRCB
D
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Havells' 'Shock Laga Kya' campaign was a memorable play on electrical shock, transforming a negative (electric shock) into brand recall for electrical equipment. Despite the typo as 'Havelles', this is clearly Havells' famous marketing campaign.
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Hutch (later Vodafone) famously used 'Wherever you go, our network follows' with the iconic pug following the boy. This campaign perfectly captured network coverage and reliability, becoming one of India's most beloved telecom advertisements.