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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KFC
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Motorola
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Both (A) and (B)
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None of these
C
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Explanation
KFC (Kentucky Fried Chicken) was founded in the USA and is American. Motorola was founded in the USA and is American. Therefore, both brands originated in the USA. Option C 'Both (A) and (B)' is the correct answer.
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UB Group
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Shaw Wallace
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Mohan Meakins
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Kedia Group
C
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Explanation
Golden Eagle beer was indeed a brand owned by Mohan Meakin breweries. Mohan Meakin was one of India's oldest and largest breweries, with several popular beer brands in their portfolio.
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meat products
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sugar
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tea
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coffee
B
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Explanation
Bajaj Hindustan is India's largest sugar manufacturing company, operating multiple sugar mills across Uttar Pradesh. They are part of the Bajaj Group but focus specifically on sugar production, not meat, tea, or coffee processing. The company was founded in 1931 and is listed on stock exchanges.
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clothes
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resorts
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golf
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food chain
A
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Explanation
Purple Club was a clothing brand, specifically known for its premium shirts and formal wear. It was not associated with resorts, golf, or food chains. The brand positioned itself in the apparel segment targeting consumers looking for stylish clothing options.
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Bonn
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Cremica
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Parle
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Britannia
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Monaco salt biscuits are manufactured by Parle Products, part of the Parle Group which also makes popular biscuits like Parle-G and Britannia's Good Day. Monaco is their flagship salted biscuit brand. Bonn and Cremica are other biscuit manufacturers, while Britannia is a competitor with different salted snacks.
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Daurala Sugars
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Mawana Sugars
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Reckitt Benckiser
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Bennet Colman
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Sweetex, an artificial sweetener brand, is owned by Reckitt Benckiser (now Reckitt). The other options are sugar companies, not the manufacturer of this zero-calorie sweetener product.
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LG
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Liberty Shoes
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Bosch
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Kenstar
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Bosch, the German engineering and technology company, uses the tagline 'Invented for Life' to highlight its innovation in automotive components, power tools, and home appliances.
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retail chain
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diamonds
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gold
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textiles
B
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Explanation
D'damas is a well-known jewelry brand associated with diamonds. It was a joint venture between Gitanjali Gems and Dubai-based Damas, primarily focused on diamond jewelry retail.
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Amul
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Britannia
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McDonalds
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Dynamix Dairies, located in Baramati, Maharashtra, has been an official cheese supplier to McDonald's India. This represents an important supply chain partnership in the Indian food industry.
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food chain
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lamps
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picture tubes
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electric fittings
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Dasaprakash was a famous South Indian restaurant chain known for its vegetarian cuisine, particularly in Chennai and Bangalore. The brand was associated with food service, not lamps, picture tubes, or electrical fittings.
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Royal Stag
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Bagpiper
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Aristrocrat
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Director Special
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Cricketer Harbhajan Singh appeared in a controversial Royal Stag liquor advertisement, which violated BCCI's policy on alcohol endorsements. He had to issue a public apology for the endorsement. This was part of a series of controversies involving celebrity endorsements of alcohol brands.
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American Express credit cards
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Diners Club
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National Chamber of Commerce
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ICICI credi card
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The tagline 'Membership changes everything' belongs to American Express, emphasizing the exclusive benefits and premium experience their cardholders receive. This slogan highlights the value proposition of their membership programs.
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HLL
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Procter & Gamble
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Emami Group
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Marico
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Emami Group, known for cosmetic and skincare products like fairness creams, had planned diversification into power and cement sectors. This reflected the trend of Indian business houses expanding into infrastructure during the economic boom period.
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McDonald' s
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Intel Corporation
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Wal - Mart
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Dell Computers
C
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Explanation
Wal-Mart (now Walmart) is headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. This is where Sam Walton founded the company and where its global headquarters remains today. Bentonville is essentially a company town, with Walmart's headquarters complex being a major landmark.