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

Which of the following brands is/are originated in USA?

  1. KFC

  2. Motorola

  3. Both (A) and (B)

  4. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

Golden Eagle beer is a brand from

  1. UB Group

  2. Shaw Wallace

  3. Mohan Meakins

  4. Kedia Group
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

“Sensitive” is a toothpaste that desensitizes nerves and provides fast relief from sensitive teeth. This is associated with 

  1. Colgate

  2. Pepsodent

  3. Cibaca

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

Colgate's 'Sensitive' toothpaste is specifically designed to desensitize nerves and provide fast relief from sensitive teeth. It contains potassium nitrate which helps block the pain signals from tooth nerves to the brain. Pepsodent, Cibaca, and Dabur are other oral care brands but 'Sensitive' is Colgate's specialized product line for this dental concern.

Multiple choice

The name 'Purple Club' is associated with

  1. clothes

  2. resorts

  3. golf

  4. food chain
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

“Monaco” salt biscuit is a product of

  1. Bonn

  2. Cremica

  3. Parle

  4. Britannia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

Sweetex is a brand owned by

  1. Daurala Sugars

  2. Mawana Sugars

  3. Reckitt Benckiser

  4. Bennet Colman
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

“Invented for Life” is a punchline of

  1. LG

  2. Liberty Shoes

  3. Bosch

  4. Kenstar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

The brand D' damas is associated with

  1. retail chain

  2. diamonds

  3. gold

  4. textiles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
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.

Multiple choice

The name “Dasaprakash” is associated with

  1. food chain

  2. lamps

  3. picture tubes

  4. electric fittings
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

Harbhajan Singh had appeared for a liquor ad and then had to apologize for the same. Identify the liquor brand.

  1. Royal Stag

  2. Bagpiper

  3. Aristrocrat

  4. Director Special
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

“Membership changes every thing” is a punchline associated with

  1. American Express credit cards

  2. Diners Club

  3. National Chamber of Commerce

  4. ICICI credi card
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice

“Roca” the greatest life style designer in Europe is associated with

  1. curtains

  2. carpets

  3. sanitary ware

  4. fibre doors
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Roca is a Spanish company and Europe's leading bathroom fixtures manufacturer, specializing in sanitary ware like toilets, sinks, and bathroom accessories. They are indeed one of the most prestigious lifestyle designers in Europe, known for innovative bathroom solutions. They do not manufacture curtains, carpets, or fiber doors.