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 science & technology

The Only Analog Rolex is at...

  1. The Rolex factory in switzerland

  2. Center Court,Wimbeldon

  3. Louvre

  4. Indian Parliament
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The famous analog Rolex clock is on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, installed in 1978. It is one of the few remaining public analog Rolex clocks and is an iconic part of the tennis venue. The Rolex factory and Swiss headquarters have digital systems, Louvre has no special Rolex installation, and the Indian Parliament does not feature a Rolex.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the official sponsor od DID ?

  1. Hamam

  2. Cinthol

  3. Vivel

  4. Lux
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Lux was the official sponsor of Dance India Dance. The question contains a typo ('od' instead of 'of'). This is factual information about the show's sponsorship during its run.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Where did the name Snickers originate for this Mars candy bar?

  1. Family dog's name

  2. Name of the family horse

  3. The Mars' family wanted a candy bar that made you laugh or snicker when you eat it

  4. Family Cat's name
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Snickers was named after the Mars family's favorite horse. The Mars family had a tradition of naming products after things they loved, and Snickers honored their beloved horse.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What was the inspiration for Toblerone's triangular shape?

  1. The Matterhorn mountain in Switzerland

  2. That the chocolate pieces were easier to break off and eat

  3. The pyramids in Egypt

  4. Just like that !
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Toblerone was created in Switzerland, and its distinctive triangular shape was inspired by the Matterhorn mountain in the Swiss Alps. The shape also makes the chocolate pieces easy to break off.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What was special about the Milky Way candy bar when it was invented in the 1920s?

  1. It was the first mass-produced candy bar.

  2. It was the first ever "filled" candy bar.

  3. It was the first candy bar made with peanuts.

  4. It was the first candy bar made with milk
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The Milky Way was revolutionary as the first mass-produced candy bar with a filling - nougat and caramel covered in chocolate. Earlier candy bars were solid chocolate or simple combinations.

Multiple choice general knowledge

What candy bar was originally packaged to include three separate pieces of candy flavored vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry?

  1. Mounds

  2. Mars Bar

  3. Snickers

  4. Musketeers
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

3 Musketeers was originally packaged with three separate pieces - vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry flavored nougat. The name referenced the three musketeers, though the strawberry flavor was later dropped due to wartime shortages.

Multiple choice general knowledge

pick the odd man out

  1. dairy milk

  2. five star

  3. eclairs

  4. kit kat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Kit Kat is the odd one out because it is manufactured by Nestlé, while Dairy Milk, Five Star, and Eclairs are all Cadbury products. Dairy Milk, Five Star, and Eclairs are chocolate brands owned by Cadbury (now Mondelēz International), whereas Kit Kat is originally a Rowntree's product now licensed to Nestlé in most countries.

Multiple choice general knowledge culture

The current form became popular in the North America in the 19th century Promoter - Thomas Nast. Used to be green initially. Some people associate it with coca cola campaigns.

  1. The Nutcracker

  2. St. George

  3. Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer

  4. Santa Claus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Santa Claus in his modern red-suited form became popular in North America during the 19th century, largely due to cartoonist Thomas Nast's illustrations. Earlier depictions showed him in green robes, like the Ghost of Christmas Present in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. While Coca-Cola's 1930s advertising campaigns helped popularize the modern image, they did not invent it - Nast's drawings came first and established the visual foundation.

Multiple choice general knowledge

The difference lies in our DNA

  1. GLENMARK

  2. BIOCON

  3. Transgene Biotek

  4. Elder Health Care Ltd.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

This tagline reflects Biocon's focus on biotechnology and genetic research. Glenmark is a pharmaceutical company but doesn't emphasize DNA in its tagline. Transgene Biotek relates to biotechnology but this specific tagline is Biocon's.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Play it your way

  1. Grand vitara

  2. dzire

  3. Swift

  4. Ritz
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

'Play it your way' was a marketing campaign used by Maruti Suzuki for the Grand Vitara SUV, emphasizing its versatility for both city and off-road use. Dzire, Swift, and Ritz are smaller Maruti models not typically associated with this tagline.

Multiple choice general knowledge

TagLine For WhirlPool?

  1. Life's Good

  2. 'Your magic in Homemaking

  3. Powered by Intellect

  4. Driven by Values
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

To answer this question, the user needs to understand the concept of brand taglines and their importance in marketing and advertising.

A brand tagline is a short and catchy phrase that represents the essence of a brand and its products or services. It is used to create brand awareness, build customer loyalty, and differentiate the brand from its competitors.

Now, let's go through each option and explain why it is right or wrong:

A. Life's Good: This tagline belongs to LG, a multinational electronics company. It is not the tagline for Whirlpool.

B. 'Your magic in Homemaking': This tagline belongs to Whirlpool. It represents the brand's commitment to providing innovative and reliable home appliances that make homemaking easier and more enjoyable.

C. Powered by Intellect: This tagline belongs to Intel, a multinational technology company. It is not the tagline for Whirlpool.

D. Driven by Values: This tagline is a generic one that could belong to any brand. It is not a specific tagline for Whirlpool.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

The Answer is: B. 'Your magic in Homemaking'