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

Multiple choice
  1. Amul

  2. Britannia

  3. Cadbury

  4. Vadilal

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

Britannia Industries uses 'Eat Healthy, Think Better' as their slogan to position their products (biscuits, dairy, bakery items) as supporting better cognitive function through healthy eating. The tagline connects nutrition with mental performance, emphasizing the health benefits of their products.

Multiple choice
  1. Caliber Croma from Kawasaki Bajaj

  2. Thunderbird from Enfield

  3. Dawn from Hero Honda

  4. Max from TVS Suzuki

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

This was the tagline for Kawasaki Bajaj's Caliber Croma motorcycle, emphasizing commanding presence and ambitious attitude.

Multiple choice
  1. Asian Paints

  2. Nerolac Allscapes

  3. Dulux Paints

  4. Berger Paints

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

Dulux Paints uses this aspirational slogan to position their products as essential for creating ideal, personalized living spaces.

Multiple choice
  1. Brooke Bond Green Label Tea

  2. Double Diamond Tea

  3. Gemini Tea

  4. Taj Mahal Tea

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

The headline 'A song in every drop, a tune in every whiff, a melody in every sip' was from a Taj Mahal Tea print advertisement. This poetic copy emphasized the sensory experience of drinking the premium tea brand. The other tea brands listed used different marketing approaches and taglines.

Multiple choice
  1. Park Avenue Platinum

  2. Allen Solly

  3. Arrow

  4. Blackberry

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

The headline 'Some men are born with a silver spoon, others acquire platinum' appeared in Park Avenue Platinum print advertisements. This clever wordplay suggests that while some inherit wealth (silver spoon), smart men choose Park Avenue Platinum (status symbol). The font tags in the content indicate HTML formatting from the original web page.

Multiple choice
  1. Yamaha Enticer

  2. TVS Suzuki

  3. Kawasaki Bajaj Caliber

  4. Hero Honda Ambition

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

The headline 'Get ready to take off in style and comfort' was from Yamaha Enticer motorcycle print advertisements. This tagline emphasized the bike's combination of style and comfort for an enjoyable riding experience. The other options listed are motorcycle brands from different manufacturers.

Multiple choice
  1. Tata Salt

  2. Tata Indicom

  3. Tata Nova Netzone

  4. Tata Infomedia

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

The headline 'Want a friend who's always by your side?' was from Tata Indicom print advertisements. This personified the telecom service as a reliable companion constantly available to the user. The other Tata companies listed offer different products and services.

Multiple choice
  1. Mysore Silks

  2. Kancheepuram Silks

  3. Banarasi Silks

  4. The Chennai Silks

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

The headline 'Pride for the woman in you' was from The Chennai Silks print advertisement, a brand specializing in silk sarees. This appeals to women's sense of pride and tradition associated with silk sarees. The other options are also silk saree retailers from different regions of India.

Multiple choice
  1. Allen Solly

  2. Blackberrys

  3. Van Heusen

  4. Peter England

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

Blackberrys, a premium Indian menswear brand, used the headline 'Really, really sharp clothing' to emphasize the quality and style of their garments. The headline plays on the word 'sharp' meaning both stylish and well-tailored. Allen Solly, Van Heusen, and Peter England are competing ready-made clothing brands with different brand positioning.

Multiple choice
  1. Cambridge Gold International

  2. Arrow

  3. Benetton

  4. Charagh Din

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

Cambridge Gold International used the tagline 'Clearly the thinking man's choice' to position their brand as appealing to intelligent, discerning consumers. The tagline suggests that choosing their brand demonstrates thoughtful decision-making. Arrow, Benetton, and Charagh Din are competing shirt brands with different brand positioning strategies.

Multiple choice
  1. BSL

  2. Park Avenue

  3. Digjam

  4. Bombay Dyeing

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

Park Avenue, a suiting brand from Raymond Group, used the headline 'How to say, I mean business, without saying a word' to emphasize that wearing their suits communicates professionalism and seriousness. The headline suggests that their clothing makes a powerful statement without needing words. BSL, Digjam, and Bombay Dyeing are competing fabric and suiting brands.

Multiple choice
  1. ColorPlus

  2. Crocodile

  3. Dockers

  4. Van Heusen

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

Van Heusen used the headline 'Domination has a new colour' to launch their color professional shirts, suggesting that their new color range would dominate the market. The bold headline emphasizes confidence and market leadership in the formal clothing segment. ColorPlus, Crocodile, and Dockers are competing casual and formal clothing brands.

Multiple choice
  1. Rasna

  2. Thums Up

  3. Bagpiper Club Soda

  4. Coke

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

Thums Up's famous 'Don't be a Machchar, Taste the Thunder' campaign was created to position the cola as a strong, masculine alternative after Coca-Cola exited India in 1977. The 'Machchar' (mosquito) metaphor suggested weakness, while 'Thunder' represented power. This campaign helped Thums Up become India's leading cola brand.