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Corporate Organizations and Industry

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Corporate organizations and industry questions test knowledge of major Indian brands, IT companies, and recent corporate acquisitions. Topics cover brand ambassadors, company histories, and industry milestones. This section is vital for the general awareness preparation of banking and administrative exams.

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Corporate Organizations and Industry Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge

Infosys

  1. International Company for systems

  2. Information Systems

  3. Indian force for systems

  4. International force for systems
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Infosys is a shortened form of 'Information Systems', reflecting the company's core business in IT services and consulting. The name was coined by its founders including N.R. Narayana Murthy.

Multiple choice general knowledge

BSNL

  1. Bharat Sanchar Nicholas Limited

  2. British Sanchar Nigam Limited

  3. British Sanchar Nicholas Limited

  4. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

BSNL is India's state-owned telecommunications company. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited translates to 'India Communications Corporation Limited'.

Multiple choice general knowledge

HCL

  1. Hindustan Company Ltd

  2. Hindustan Corporation Ltd

  3. Hindustan Computers Ltd

  4. Hindustan Care Ltd
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

HCL was founded as Hindustan Computers Limited in 1976. It has since diversified but the original name remains accurate.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Distributor of 'Raavan'?

  1. Madras Talkies

  2. Sun Pictures

  3. Reliance Big Pictures

  4. Cloud 9
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Reliance Big Pictures was the distributor of the 2010 film 'Raavan' directed by Mani Ratnam. Madras Talkies was the production house, Sun Pictures distributed the Tamil version, and Cloud 9 is unrelated.

Multiple choice general knowledge history

Hutch is now changed into........?

  1. Airtel

  2. Vodafone

  3. Aircel

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

Hutch, a telecommunications brand in India, was rebranded as Vodafone after Vodafone acquired Hutchison Essar in 2007. This was one of the major telecom rebranding exercises in the Indian market.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Mumbai :: These simple tiffin carriers have become famous for their efficiency with Forbes business magazine giving them a Six Sigma rating.

  1. Gaddiwallas

  2. Batliwallas

  3. Tongawallas

  4. Dabbawallas
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Mumbai's Dabbawallas (tiffin box carriers) are famous for their ultra-efficient lunchbox delivery system. Forbes magazine gave them a Six Sigma rating (99.9999% error-free) - only 1 mistake in approximately 6 million deliveries. They use a color-coded system without technology. Gaddiwallas sell scrap, Batliwallas sell bottles, and Tongawallas drove horse-drawn carriages (now obsolete).

Multiple choice general knowledge

According to the BT-Indicus-PeopleStrong 9th Annual Survey, which company ranked 1 as the best employer to work for in India ?

  1. Google India

  2. IBM

  3. TCS

  4. Infosys Technologies
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

According to the BT-Indicus-PeopleStrong 9th Annual Survey (around 2011-2012), Infosys Technologies ranked as the best employer to work for in India. This survey evaluated companies based on workplace culture, compensation, career growth opportunities, and employee satisfaction. Infosys has consistently been recognized for its employee-friendly policies and work environment, making it a top choice for IT professionals in India.