Tata Crucible Corporate Quiz 2017
Chennai prelims
1.
Arumugam
Muthusamy Mudaliar carried letters and cheques for the British from Coimbatore
to the hill stations of Ooty and Coonoor. As he was flooded with requests to
carry dairy products and other items, he opened a small shop in 1905, after buying the butter business
of an Englishman in Vannarpet and soon, "_______" was established. (Giri:
I overemphasized the year 1905)
Ans. Nilgiris
2.
__________
is an international service organization founded by Melvin Jones in 1917. It
has more than 1.4 million members in over 200 countries around the world. The
organization aims to meet the needs of communities on a local and global scale.
(Giri: There are 3 in Chennai)
Ans. Lions Club
3.
WKE
logo – American Production House
Ans. Wieden + Kennedy
4.
Bank
started by Amadeo P. Giannini as ‘Bank of Italy’ in 1904. It’s the world’s
largest commercial bank. (Giri: It has nothing to do with the country mentioned
in the name)
Ans. Bank of America
5.
History
of the railroads & canals of America. Index known to show measurement of financial
operations of companies. It became __________.
Ans. Standard & Poor (S&P)
6.
Restaurant
chain owned by JAB Holdings, Vernon Rudolph. Famous for doughnuts and whipped crème.
(Clue: Crème drift)
Ans. Krispy Kreme
7.
Una
(dog) is the mascot of which Chinese mobile manufacturer?
Ans. One Plus
8.
Video
sharing site founded by Jake Lodwick & Zach Klein in Nov 2004. It’s also an
anagram of the word movie.
Ans. Vimeo
9.
_____
is a South Korean word for group of companies. Similar to English word ‘conglomerate’
Ans. Chaebol
10.
Revenue
Secretary of India – responsible for the state of Indian financial condition in
the past 6-8 months. (GST)
Ans. Hasmukh Adhia
11.
Founded
in 2006, _____ is an Argentinian global online marketplace. Fabrice Grinda and
Alec Oxenford founded the company as a Craigslist alternative for the world
outside of the United States. South African media group Naspers, acquired a
majority stake in this company. (clue: 3 letter word)
Ans. OLX
12. The 1971 Pecten maximus logo,
which is still used today, was designed by the French-born Raymond Loewy. Can
be found in sea/ocean. (Giri: You can see this when you drive around the city)
Ans. Shell Corporation
13.
The
line ‘The customer is always right’ was created by which US retailer? (Giri:
They didn’t care to patent it. Hence it’s freely being used everywhere)
Ans. Selfridges
14.
Housing
complex in Kolkata is an initiative by which gigantic construction company in
India. All projects under Joyville aim to bring in happiness and a strong sense
of social connect among people. (Joyville logo shown)
Ans. Shapoorji Pallonji Group
15.
Started
out in 1892 with just Rs 265 as a tiny operation in a modest house. It was
later acquired by Gupta Bros. It was incorporated in 1918, after English
businessman C.H. Holmes teamed up with the Guptas. (Giri: It’s competitor is
also headquartered in Kolkata)
Ans. Britannia
16.
Founded
in 1833 by Joseph-Auguste Pavin de Lafarge in Le Teil (Ardèche), to exploit the
limestone quarry. MS Dhoni was once its brand ambassador.
Ans. La Farge
17.
Which
Swiss-based luxury brand owns Mont Blanc, Dunhill, and Cartier. It was founded
in 1988.
Ans. Richemont
18.
A
product of Reckitt Benckiser – dissolvable form of aspirin.
Ans. Disprin
19.
The
triumph of The American Imagination – corporation known for creativity &
innovation.
Ans. Walt Disney Corporation
20.
Aryabot
– World’s first satellite air conditioner launched by which Indian company?
Ans. Videocon
