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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

__________ , in 2010, announced the appointment of Hemant Sachdev as the joint MD of its consumer and online business.

  1. Microsoft India

  2. Infosys

  3. Tata Consultancy Services

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

Hemant Sachdev was appointed as Joint Managing Director of Microsoft India's consumer and online business division in 2010. This is a factual business news question about a specific executive appointment at Microsoft's India operations.

Multiple choice

S. Ramadori, was the CEO of

  1. Tata Consultancy Service

  2. Infosys

  3. NIIT

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

S. Ramadorai (full name Subramanian Ramadorai) served as the CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) from 1996 to 2009. Under his leadership, TCS grew to become India's largest IT services company. He played a pivotal role in establishing TCS as a global technology leader.

Multiple choice

In which state of the United States is the firm located?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Terra Engineering is a new company that will provide high quality technical and environmental engineering services to its clients. Terra Engineering is scheduled to begin operations on July 16, 2005. Terra Engineering will be a partnership, owned and operated by Norm Johnson and Rupert Smith.
Terra Engineering will target small to medium sized companies and government organisations within the southern part of Michigan, including Detroit and surrounding areas. Terra Engineering will seek major contracts with medium sized firms.
Terra Engineering will be located at:
459 Duncan Avenue, Suite 1003
Detroit, Michigan

  1. Colorado

  2. Detroit

  3. Michigan

  4. Duncan Avenue
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

We put the state’s name at the last in an address. So, ‘Duncan Avenue’ is a street or a building, Detroit is the name of the city and Michigan is the name of the state.

Multiple choice

Terra Engineering Company specialised in which type(s) of engineering service?

Directions: Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

Terra Engineering is a new company that will provide high quality technical and environmental engineering services to its clients. Terra Engineering is scheduled to begin operations on July 16, 2005. Terra Engineering will be a partnership, owned and operated by Norm Johnson and Rupert Smith.
Terra Engineering will target small to medium sized companies and government organisations within the southern part of Michigan, including Detroit and surrounding areas. Terra Engineering will seek major contracts with medium sized firms.
Terra Engineering will be located at:
459 Duncan Avenue, Suite 1003
Detroit, Michigan

  1. Electronic engineering

  2. Environmental engineering

  3. Technical engineering

  4. Both (2) and (3)
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

It is given in the 1st line of the passage.

Multiple choice

Which among the following has bagged the prestigious “Top Exporter Award”?

  1. Avon cycles

  2. Hero Cycles

  3. Hercules Cycles

  4. Atlas Cycles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hercules Cycles, a major Indian bicycle manufacturer, has received the prestigious 'Top Exporter Award' for its export performance. This award recognizes companies that have made significant contributions to India's export sector. The other options (Avon, Hero, Atlas) are also bicycle companies but Hercules is specifically noted for this achievement.

Multiple choice

Which of the following is the first Indian firm to be listed on NASDAQ?

  1. VSNL

  2. Silverline

  3. SIFY

  4. Infosys

  5. HCL
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Infosys became the first Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ in March 1999. The listing was a milestone event that opened the door for many other Indian IT companies to access international capital markets. Infosys' American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) began trading on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol INFY.

Multiple choice

The leading Indian company in field of M-cap is

  1. ONGC

  2. Indian Oil

  3. Reliance Industries Ltd.

  4. State Bank of India
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has been India's leading company by market capitalization across most sectors, driven by its dominance in petrochemicals, refining, and later oil & gas exploration, making it the most valuable Indian company by M-cap.

Multiple choice

We Know India Better is associated with

  1. Max New York Life Insurance

  2. LIC of India

  3. Amul

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

Multiple choice

Which company has the adline 'you have risen in life'?

  1. BPL

  2. United Airways

  3. Fiat

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