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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Procter & Gamble Company
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Ford Motor Company
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General Motors Corporation
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Toyota Motor Corporation
A
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Explanation
Procter & Gamble consistently leads global advertising spending among major corporations. Ford, General Motors, and Toyota are major advertisers but spend less than P&G.
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1 : 2
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1 : 6
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1 : 9
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1 : 11
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1 : 3
D
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Explanation
The RIL-RPL merger in 2002 had a swap ratio of 1:11, meaning one share of RPL would be exchanged for 11 shares of RIL. This ratio was determined based on the relative valuations of both companies at the time of merger. The merger was significant in India's corporate landscape as it combined Reliance Industries' petrochemical business with Reliance Petroleum's refining operations.
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Max New York Life Insurance
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LIC of India
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Amul
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Bajaj
B
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Explanation
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) used the tagline 'We Know India Better' highlighting its deep roots and extensive presence across India since 1956. The slogan emphasizes LIC's understanding of Indian consumers' needs and aspirations.
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Charms
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Wills Navy Cut
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India Kings
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Gold Flake
B
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Explanation
Wills Navy Cut cigarettes used the 'Made for each other' campaign as part of its branding strategy. The campaign suggested a compatibility and lifestyle association with the product, targeting specific consumer segments.
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BPL
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United Airways
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Fiat
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None of these
D
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Explanation
The tagline 'You have risen in life' does not correspond to BPL (electronics), United Airways (aviation), or Fiat (automobiles). None of these companies are known to have used this specific tagline, making 'None of these' the appropriate answer.
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Samsung TV
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Thomson TV
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Sansui TV
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BPL TV
A
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Explanation
Samsung's 'The vision of sound' tagline positions their televisions as delivering superior audio-visual experience. The tagline emphasizes Samsung's focus on combining visual excellence with audio quality in their TV products, which is a key marketing message for their television line.
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Omega
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Rolls Royce
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Montblanc
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Accent
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Motorola
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Hero Honda
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Toyota
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Indica V2
C
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Explanation
'Leading the way' is Toyota's well-known advertising slogan used in their marketing campaigns. Hero Honda used 'Fill it, Shut it, Forget it', while Motorola and Indica V2 are not associated with this particular jingle.
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Recitation and Co
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Remington
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Ellington
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Stewart
B
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Explanation
Remington was indeed a famous manufacturer of typewriters and played a significant role in the development and popularization of typewriters in business and personal use. The company was known for quality office equipment including typewriters.
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Plastic bags
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Steel almirah
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Water bottle
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Mirror
B
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Explanation
Steel almirahs are made of steel, which contains iron and is ferromagnetic, so magnets stick to them. Plastic bags, water bottles (typically plastic), and mirrors (glass with metallic backing but not magnetic) don't attract magnets. This is why you can fix magnetic stickers, notes, or holders on steel surfaces like refrigerators and almirahs.
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Milo
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Tropicana
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Maggi
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Nescafe
B
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Explanation
Tropicana is not a Nestle brand - it is owned by PepsiCo. The other options are all well-known Nestle products: Milo (chocolate malt beverage), Maggi (instant noodles and seasonings), and Nescafe (instant coffee). Nestle is a Swiss multinational food and beverage company with an extensive portfolio of brands across categories.
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retail company
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pharmaceutical company
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automobile company
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logistics company
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Explanation
Carrefour is a French multinational retailer headquartered in Boulogne Billancourt, France. It is one of the largest hypermarket chains in the world and operates in various formats including hypermarkets, supermarkets, and convenience stores across multiple countries.
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Godrej Group
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Future Group
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RDAG
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Tata Group
D
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Explanation
Croma is an Indian retail chain of consumer electronics and durables, owned by the Tata Group through its subsidiary Infiniti Retail Ltd. It was launched in 2006 and operates stores across multiple cities in India, offering a wide range of electronic products and home appliances.
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Total
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Exxon Mobil
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Chevron
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BP
D
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Explanation
BP (British Petroleum) is headquartered in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest oil and gas companies. Total is French, Exxon Mobil is American, and Chevron is also American, with none headquartered in Edinburgh.
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Pepsico
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GCMMF
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Coca Cola India
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Dabur
C
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Explanation
"Little drops of joy" was the tagline of Coca Cola India's advertising campaign launched in 2003 to promote their Minute Maid brand of fruit juices. The campaign emphasized small moments of happiness in daily life. GCMMF (Amul) uses different campaigns, PepsiCo has separate campaigns, and Dabur focuses on Ayurveda.