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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
  1. Raymonds

  2. Arvind Brands Pvt Ltd

  3. Grasim

  4. None of these

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

Arvind Brands Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of Arvind Mills, is the company that markets international brands like Lee, Wrangler, Arrow, and Healthtex in India. They hold licensing or distribution agreements for these brands. Raymonds and Grasim are other textile companies but don't market these specific international brands.

Multiple choice
  1. Dabur

  2. Ayurvedic Concepts

  3. Himalaya

  4. Parry Ago

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

Dabur India Ltd is the country's largest manufacturer of ayurvedic and natural health products. Founded in 1884, the company has built an extensive portfolio of traditional remedies and personal care products. Himalaya and Ayurvedic Concepts are competitors in the same space.

Multiple choice
  1. Artex

  2. Tanishq

  3. Oyster Bay

  4. None of these

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

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra did design jewelry collections for Artex, a Delhi-based jewelry company, in the late 1990s. This was a business venture before her entry into active politics. Tanishq is a major Tata jewelry brand, while Oyster Bay is another jewelry company.

Multiple choice
  1. Madura Garments

  2. Digjam

  3. ITC

  4. None of these

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

John Player is a brand of readymade garments owned by ITC, one of India's largest conglomerates. The brand targets the premium menswear segment and is part of ITC's lifestyle business division. Madura Garments and Digjam are also apparel companies but do not own John Player.

Multiple choice
  1. P&G

  2. Gujarat Cooperative Milk Federation

  3. HLL

  4. None of these

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

 The Amul brand is marketed by Gujarat Cooperative Milk Federation.

Multiple choice
  1. Orange

  2. BPL

  3. Idea

  4. Spice

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

Orange was the cellular service provider that introduced the SMS-based lottery service called 'Mobile Lotto' in India. This was an innovative marketing initiative in the early days of mobile telephony. BPL, Idea, and Spice were other cellular operators but did not launch this specific lottery service.

Multiple choice
  1. L&T

  2. GAIL

  3. HLL

  4. Indiatimes.com

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

L&T (Larsen & Toubro) was acquired by the Birla group (specifically Aditya Birla Group) when they purchased the Ambani family's stake in the company during a complex corporate battle in the late 1990s. This was a significant corporate takeover in Indian business history.

Multiple choice
  1. Business World

  2. NDTV

  3. CNBC TV18

  4. Anand Bajar Patrika (ABP)

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

Anand Bazar Patrika (ABP), one of India's oldest and most respected media houses established in 1922, uses the tagline 'The Power of Words' to emphasize the impact of credible journalism and written communication in shaping public opinion and society.

Multiple choice
  1. Airtel

  2. Dolphin

  3. Hutch

  4. Reliance India Ltd.

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

Dolphin, a telecom service provider from the Essar group (which later merged with Vodafone India), used the positioning 'The affordable network service' to compete on price in the Indian mobile market during the early 2000s when telecom competition was intensifying and affordability became a key differentiator.

Multiple choice
  1. Reliance

  2. Tata

  3. Bajaj

  4. HLL

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

Vimal is a textile and fabric brand owned by Reliance Industries, launched in the 1980s as part of Reliance's vertical integration strategy from petrochemicals (polysters) to textiles. It became one of India's most recognized fabric brands, known for its suiting and shirting materials.

Multiple choice
  1. Bharat Petroleum

  2. Hindustan Petroleum

  3. IBP

  4. Indian Oil

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

Servo is Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC) automotive lubricant brand sold through their petrol stations nationwide. BPCL, HPCL, and IBP are other oil companies but don't own the Servo brand.