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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Cadbury Dairy Milk
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Kit Kat
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Munch
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Nestle 5 Star
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Munch
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Kit Kat
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Cadbury Dairy Milk
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Nestle 5 Star
B
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Explanation
Gimme A Break is Kit Kat's famous advertising slogan. The other options are different chocolate brands with their own slogans and marketing.
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Bournville
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Nestle Yorkie Bar
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Cadbury Fruit & Nut
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Nestle Crunch
B
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Explanation
Its Not For Girls was the controversial slogan for Yorkie chocolate bar. The brand was specifically marketed as a chunky chocolate bar for men. Bournville, Fruit & Nut, and Crunch are different chocolate products.
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Polo
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Minto
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Chlromint
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Center Fresh
A
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Explanation
Polo is a mint brand whose name is derived from 'polar', suggesting coolness. The brand has used polar imagery in its marketing with the famous 'hole in the middle' mint representing the cold polar region.
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Sumeet
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Kenstar
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CHEFS
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Jaipan
B
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Explanation
Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor endorsed Kenstar kitchen appliances including food processors and mixer grinders during the 2000s. Kenstar was a popular kitchen appliance brand in India during that period.
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Milo
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Bournmita
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Viva
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Horlicks
A
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Explanation
Milo is named after Milo of Croton, an ancient Greek wrestler known for his incredible strength. Bournvita and Horlicks are malt-based drinks, while Viva is a different beverage brand.
A
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Explanation
Tata Group did hold shares in Idea Cellular earlier through Tata Teleservices (Maharashtra) Limited. There was cross-ownership and partnerships in the early days of telecom liberalization in India.
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Wrangler Jeans
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Killer Jeans
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Lee Jeans
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Moustache Jeans
C
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Explanation
'The Jeans that built America' was a famous advertising campaign by Lee Jeans, emphasizing the brand's American heritage and history. This is not associated with Wrangler, Killer, or Moustache Jeans.
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H&M
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Hennes&Mauritz AB
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Hennes
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None of the above
C
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Explanation
H&M's first store, opened in 1947 by Erling Persson in Västerås, Sweden, was called 'Hennes' (Swedish for 'hers'). It exclusively sold women's clothing. The company later expanded to include men's clothing through the acquisition of Mauritz Widforss, eventually becoming Hennes & Mauritz (H&M). This tests knowledge of brand history.
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Cheap Monday
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WEEKDAY
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COS
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All of the above
D
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Explanation
H&M owns multiple brands including Cheap Monday, WEEKDAY, and COS. Since all three listed brands (A, B, C) are indeed owned by H&M, 'All of the above' (D) is the correct answer. H&M Group has a portfolio of brands beyond just the main H&M line.
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WHO
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Red Cross
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Unicef
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Unesco
C
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Explanation
H&M has had long-standing partnerships with UNICEF for social responsibility initiatives, particularly around children's rights, education, and water/sanitation projects in developing countries through their charitable foundation.
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RAID
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Budweiser
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United Negro College Fund
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ARCELOR
B
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Explanation
'The king of beers' is Budweiser's long-running slogan positioning itself as the premium beer choice. RAID is a pest control product, United Negro College Fund is an educational organization, and ARCELOR is a steel company.
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AT&T
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Qwest
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United Airlines
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Burger King
D
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Explanation
"It just tastes better" was a prominent advertising slogan used by the fast-food chain Burger King in the early 2000s. The other options are telecommunications and airline companies, which do not sell food.
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Pizza Hut
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Qwest
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United Airlines
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Burger King
D
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Explanation
'Have it your way' is Burger King's famous slogan emphasizing customization and customer preference. Pizza Hut sells pizza, Qwest is a telecommunications company, and United Airlines is an airline.
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AIG
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Toyota
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Wisk Laundry Detergent
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Ambien
D
Correct answer
Explanation
The slogan 'Works like a dream' is associated with Ambien, a prescription sleep medication. The phrase suggests the product works perfectly and smoothly, which is an appropriate claim for a sleep aid that promises restful sleep. Toyota, Wisk Laundry Detergent, and AIG do not use this slogan.