The Original Business Quizzing

OBQ 353: Navigating India...

2012-01-28T10:35:00.000+05:30

Identify the product/service that was recently launched in India. If the first and last image don't give it to you the middle image will :)

OBQ 352: Due to safety reasons...

2012-01-26T00:00:00.000+05:30

Shifted to South America...From its original venue of Europe-Africa, identify the logo...

OBQ 351: Magazine for every palate

2012-01-24T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the company...

Clue 1: This publication house was started by this gentleman, and is carrying his name till date.

Clue 2: Over the last 100 years the company has bought many defunct magazines of different genres and turned them around.

Clue 3: He is the chief editor of one of the magazine owned by this group and he wrote the best seller "The Long Tail"

OBQ 350: Sky is the limit...quite literally.

2012-01-22T00:00:00.000+05:30

Apart from being greatest of US companies what other distinction do this corporations have? Connect...

OBQ 349: Secret of BMW's success now with Hyundai!

2012-01-20T00:00:00.000+05:30

This guy is that secret! who is he? what is his claim to fame?

Answer: Chris Chapman the now Design head at Hyundai who is transforming it through the fluidic design, he is the person behind the design innovations at BMW as well

OBQ 348: Stamp on Indian Business History

2012-01-18T00:00:00.000+05:30

Though not as famous as Birlas and Tatas, he has left his mark on Indian business, who is he and to which business group he lends his last name?

Answer: Mr. Laxmanrao Kirloskar

OBQ 347: A name in Consulting world

2012-01-16T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify from logo.

Hint:

He is in news and he is connected with the co.

Answer: The Bain Company is the answer the guy is Mitt Romney, the US presedential candidate and the co-founder of the bain company

OBQ 346: The revolutionaries of 21st century

2012-01-14T00:00:00.000+05:30

Connect to an event...

Answer: Occupy the wallstreet campaign, the logo, Mr. Bloomberg (mayor of newyork), 99% rule blogpost which created the buzz and appealed people to join the movement, and Mr Zuccoti after whom the Zuccoti park was named the place where people gathered for the campaign

OBQ 345: The showstopper's show

2012-01-12T10:43:00.000+05:30

To big to escape, so...connect to the event...

Clue 1: The second edition of this was inaugurated by our favorite FM Dr.Manmohan Singh in 1993.
Clue 2: It's Asia's biggest phenomena of its kind.
Clue 3: This baby was launched in its 2010 edition!

Answer: Auto-expo

OBQ 344: Clean as crystal

2012-01-10T00:00:00.000+05:30

Gimme the brand name...

Answer: Scotch Brite

OBQ 343: If they would have lived enough...

2012-01-08T00:00:00.000+05:30

Connect these people from different centuries, also what puts them on the same list...

Answer: They are Alan Rufus, Nizam of Hyderabad & Mr.Rockefeller, they are on the list of wealthiest people that ever existed, adjusting for inflation Alan would have been the richest person on the earth...and the others would follow him!

OBQ 342: Fine brand which is now Indian

2012-01-06T00:00:00.000+05:30

You must have seen this logo during IPL or Indian Grand Prix...identify

Answer: White and Mackay

OBQ 341:The thing that goes into your new year party

2012-01-04T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify this plant which is used to make one of the greatest party drink...

Answer: Blue-Agave the key ingredient that goes into making of tequila.

OBQ 340: Not as famous as he should be...

2012-01-02T00:00:00.000+05:30

The company he leads tops the charts, he is low key...identify

Answer: Mike Duke CEO of Wal-mart

OBQ 339: A question for 2012

2011-12-31T00:00:00.000+05:30

What is name of this ship? and why I am asking this Q on new year's eve?

Answer: It is Balmoral the cruise which will be going on the same route as titanic to commemorate 100 years of the accident.

OBQ 338: Born in Asia redefining business model globally

2011-12-29T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the group/company

Clue1: From sector as diverse as construction, ship building to consumer electronics the company is considered to be a heavy weight.

Clue2 : It's old logo had tri-star, but for last few decades the company has done away with it.

Clue3: If this company was a country then it would have been among the top-30 countries GDP wise!

Answer: Samsung

OBQ is on vacation: Catch you after Christmas

2011-12-20T15:46:00.001+05:30

OBQ 337: The midas touch.

2011-12-19T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the logo

Hints: Vikram Akula, Sergei Brin...long list

Answer:Yes Sequoia the greatest venture capital/seed capital firm ever...

OBQ 336: Bottom of Pyramid thinking.

2011-12-17T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the company...
Clue 1: The company actually started almost two decade backs but came to notice in last three years...raising its market share from less than 1% to almost 10% now.
Clue 2: The company is now 12th largest in world in its segment after beating giants like Sharp and NEC.
Clue 3: He is the brand ambassador

Answer: Micromax

OBQ 335: An ultimate tribute

2011-12-15T00:00:00.001+05:30

Amul cartoon carrying an obituary in its typical style...who is being remembered?

Answer: Mario Miranda's obituary...the creative genius behind Amul girl

OBQ 334: Too obvious ...

2011-12-13T00:00:00.000+05:30

Which term got inspired from this kinda traditional looks...?

Answer: Bigwigs! Comeon guys thiw was a sitter!

OBQ 333: A rather tough one.

2011-12-11T00:00:00.000+05:30

Connect

Answer: Vespa

OBQ 332: The greatest marketing idea of last century

2011-12-09T00:00:00.000+05:30

And this is the guy who propagated it...Who is he? Second image is just a hint.

Answer: He is Theodore Levitt whose article "Marketing Myopia" in Harvard Business Review changed the face of marketing.

OBQ 331: Sad end of an iconic brand.

2011-12-07T00:00:00.000+05:30

The parent company is going to stop production of this brand? Identify the logo.

Answer: Maybach

OBQ 330: The 21st century czar

2011-12-05T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify who is standing next to Mr.Mallya (Enough hints in image)

Answer: Bernie Ecclestone the person who owns this whole F1 thing!

OBQ 329: As controversial as their other ad campaigns...

2011-12-03T13:29:00.000+05:30

Which brand?

Answer: United Colors of Benetton, who else can dare?

OBQ 328: The sweet sip of communism

2011-12-01T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the Swadeshi restaurant chain...

Clue 1: This restaurant which is more of an institution is now more than 50 years old
Clue 2: More than 400 restaurants under its belt are governed by co-operative strucuture and has communism at its root.
Clue 3: No doubt that Kerala is the state where they have their biggest presence, below is picture of one of its famous branch!

Answer: Indian Coffee House

OBQ 327 : Introducing no frills shoes!

2011-11-29T00:00:00.000+05:30

They recently did a pilot, what makes this shoes unique?

Answer: Its 1 US$ shoes

OBQ 326: Once upon a time when it was Bombay!

2011-11-27T00:00:00.000+05:30

Head quarter of which group?

Answer: Times of India group

OBQ 325: Look for the logo...

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Identify the hospitality group...

Answer: Lalit

OBQ 324: This definitely calls for a question!

2011-11-23T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the classic of its time...

Answer Budweiser

OBQ 323: The best seller

2011-11-21T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the brand...

Clue 1: It started in 70s as a collaborative effort between France, Germany and UK as a "Economic Interest Group"

Clue 2: The name was so given because during those times it was a non-proprietary name in Aviation industry.

Clue 3: They created a record with this airline...

Answer: Airbus

OBQ 322: Same cream in old pack!

2011-11-19T00:00:00.000+05:30

Which product will u find in there?

Answer:Nivea

OBQ 321: The gentlemen and not so gentlemen.

2011-11-17T00:00:00.000+05:30

What connects them?

Answer: Adi Godrej replaced Rajat Gupta as ISB dean.

OBW 320: King of better times.

2011-11-15T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the logo.

Answer : Pernord Ricard

OBQ 319: The punk and the pioneer

2011-11-13T00:00:00.000+05:30

Whose business footprint, dare you to identify all the logos!

Answer: Its Sean Parker,Napster, FB, Plaxo and Spotify (Clockwise)

OBQ 318: He defined an era in Economics

2011-11-11T00:00:00.000+05:30

Who is he?

Answer: John Maynard Keynes

OBQ 317 : Silent Performer

2011-11-09T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the NASDAQ listed Indian IT co.

Cognizant is the right connect, go figure it out!

OBQ 316: Once a brand always a brand!

2011-11-07T00:00:00.000+05:30

Clue1: The name of this product was inspired by the company's slogan.
Clue2: The product changed the hands ( in terms of corporate ownership) but the brand name was still retained.
Clue3: Among many following is one of the innovation introduced for the product.

Answer: IBM

OBQ 315: The Great American Dream...

2011-11-05T00:00:00.000+05:30

Identify the company that is now ironically owned by a French Company!!

Answer: Bell labs, Alexandar Graham Bell its founder, its was the first to develop transistor, AT&T and Alcatel are its past and current owners.

OBQ 314: What is X?

2011-11-03T00:00:00.000+05:30

In the first column what is X? Tough one if you think hard!

X	Year
1	1804
2	1927
3	1960
4	1974
5	1987
6	1999
7	2011

Answer: I thought this was easy! X is the world population in billion.

OBQ 313: Not just another automobile co...

2011-11-01T00:00:00.000+05:30

Though is business for few years this commercial vehicle manufacturer is giving biggies run for their money...

Identify the logo...

Answer: AMW

OBQ 312: World's largest family?

2011-10-30T00:01:00.000+05:30

Under RBI Scanner

Clue 1: It started as a small deposit company in 1978.

Clue 2: Over last 30+ years they have acquired interests in real estate, airlines, entertainment etc.

Clue 3: This logo connects the final dot!

Answer: Its Sahara India Pariwar.

OBQ 311: The person behind all the fireworks...

2011-10-28T00:01:00.000+05:30

He is not as famous as his hometown or his creation, nonetheless a person who makes Diwali special :)

Answer: Mr and Mrs Nadar people behind development of fireworks industry in Sivakasi

OBQ 310: Bad that they had to file for Chapter 11

2011-10-26T00:01:00.000+05:30

Which publication?

Answer: Reader's digest is the answer, It's logo...It's Indian owner, and founders.

OBQ 309: We're strict about naming our babies ;-)

2011-10-24T00:01:00.000+05:30

Baring few exceptions this European company has a very strict code to use names of Lakes in Scandinivia, Islands in Sweden to name its product most of it products have a Nordic origin...which company I am talking about?

Answer: Its Ikea

OBQ 308: World’s first device with…

2011-10-22T00:01:00.000+05:30

Name the model of type writer below. and why is it so important?

Answer: Its Remington #2 world's first QWERTY device!

OBQ 307: Its time for a region of France!!!

2011-10-20T00:01:00.000+05:30

A very famous product gets its name from this region...

Answer: Champagne!!!

OBQ 306: Locking horns with Twitter

2011-10-18T00:01:00.000+05:30

This company was in a legal battle with twitter...identify

Answer: Twittad with whom twitter settled a suit.

OBQ 305: Latest target of Corporate raiders

2011-10-16T00:01:00.000+05:30

Clue1: This company is known in India by its collaboration with Mahindra & Mahindra.

Clue2: Carl Icahn bought a substantial stake in the company in recent time

Clue3: The company has its roots in harvester manufacturing (see the old logo below).

Answer: Its the Navistar, earlier known as International Harvester, and now they have tie-up with Mahindra in India.

OBQ 304: The celebrity CEO

2011-10-14T00:01:00.000+05:30

Whose career path?

Answer: Meg Whitman, though I dont see how she'll save HP ;-)

OBQ 303: Yet another famous Indian

2011-10-12T00:01:00.000+05:30

Who is he?

Answer: Nitin Nohria now the Harvard B-School dean!

OBQ 302: From your home cooked lunch to the dreamliner

2011-10-10T00:01:00.000+05:30

The company that touches everything! Identify the logo...

Answer: ALCOA

OBQ 301: A dedication to Steve Jobs.

2011-10-08T00:01:00.000+05:30

Where will you find this image originally?

Answer: Its the Whole earth Catalog from where Jobs got this inspiring lines.

OBQ 300: Mother of all business book...

2011-10-06T00:01:00.000+05:30

What have I masked on the coverpage of this book? Its name and author!

Answer: The Book is "Wealth of Nations" (That's the way we know it now), Adam Smith the author.

OBQ 299: Made like sword

2011-10-04T00:01:00.000+05:30

Identify the brand.

Clue1: In its more than 200 years of existence the company has tried its hand manufacturing guns, typewriters, motorbikes and gardening equipment.

Clue2: The company was first to introduce the stainless steel razor blade.

Clue3: The company is now owned by a holding company which also also has following trademark in its kitty.

Answer: Wilkinson ...Remember the ad? Wilkinson Sword it use to say!

OBQ 298: Strong message...

2011-10-02T00:01:00.000+05:30

Identify the advertiser...

Answer: WWF

OBQ 297: Now available in India...

2011-09-30T00:01:00.000+05:30

Identify one of the greatest cult brand of all times...

Answer: Harley Davidson: V Rod Engine, The founders, the logo and the rapid city area one of the favorite spot for HOG fans!

OBQ 296: You need a vacation!!!

2011-09-28T09:49:00.000+05:30

And they help you out...whose logo?

Answer: Tripadvisor

OBQ 295: The first lady of social networks!

2011-09-26T09:55:00.000+05:30

Who is she?

Answer: She is Sheryl Sandberg the COO of Facebook

OBQ 294: The hunt,the argument,the Irish connection

2011-09-24T00:01:00.000+05:30

Identify the publication/company/brand...whatever!!!!

Clue1:He went on a hunting game and had an argument with his friend on which was the fasted game bird in England, inspired by this confusion...

Clue 2:He started (this now) iconic phenomena as a compilation of interesting facts that were distributed to pub owners to popularize an Irish drink.

Clue 3: It is now the all time best selling copy righted book series...

Answer: Its the Guinness Book of World Records

OBQ 293: The most powerful manager?

2011-09-22T00:01:00.000+05:30

He literally phrased it...

Answer: Harry Truman

Review Tata Crucible 2011: Ahmedabad Corporate Round

2011-09-20T21:06:00.002+05:30

TataCrucible 2011: Ahmedabad Corporate Round

Fairly low turnout (in comparison of campus quiz) about50 odd teams with regulars like Triton and Thermax visiting.

My bad luck was not able to participate due to lack ofpartner!

The regulars from Triton made a good lead in first tworounds which ensured there victory regardless of some good catch-up by otherteams

Results:

Winners:Triton Group: The veterans Mahesh Manjawala & Mayur Rana (Score:40)

FirstRunner up: Thermax group (Score: 30)

SecondRunner up: Soubhagya and Anirban from R&B (Score: 25)

Following are the questions with answers from Prelims and finals

Prelims

1. Whichis the most visited paid monument in the world? Answer: Eifel tower

2. Therewere originally 4 old “Zaibatsu” in Japan three of them are Mitsui,Yasuda andMitsubishi which was the fourth one? Answer: Sumitomo (options were given)

3. Nowglossy most sought after weekly magazine was first published in Lahore in year1882 by Arorbans press which magazine? Answer: Mayapuri (options were given)

4. Whois she:

Answer: Dr, Amrita Patel of GCMMF

5. Which city’s name appeared in Citibank’s namewhen it was founded in 1812? Answer: Newyork

6. “Theextra half an inch: Hair, heels and everything in between” is the book writtenby which global celebrity? Answer: Victoria Beckham

7. Howdo we better know this company which started its life in 1976 by name ofMultitech (Hint: Dell’s model in asia) Answer: Acer

8. Whyonly 241 pens were manufactured by Mont Blanc for its special Gandhi series?Answer: Distance between Ahmedabad and Dandi in miles (the famous dandi march)

9. Basedon current values of real estate in Atlantic city who is on #9 of Forbesrichest fictional character list? Answer: Mr. Monopoly

10. Kuenselwas the only newspaper of which country till year 2006? Answer: Bhutan (hintgiven the country emphasizes more on happiness)

11. Thecontroversial breast milk ice cream was named after which celebrity what wasthe name? Answer: Baby gaga

12. Thisbook is based on which historical character?

Answer: Chanakya(book corporate chanakya)

13. Accordingto widely accepted theory what does “Bench” mean in Italian? Answer: Bank

14. Whofunded C V Raman for his nobel winning research? Answer: G D Birla

15. Whofounded HDFC? Answer:Hasmukh Parekh

16. Who is this management writer

Answer: Ken Blanchard

17. Whosepunch line is “ The good looking Rascals rules”? Answer: John Miller

18. “Thesoftest pillow is a clear conscience” who said it? Answer: N R Narayanmurthy

19. Whosaid in 1969 “Major banks should not only be socially controlled but alsopublicly owned” Answer: Indira Gandhi

20. Whichphone company she leads?

Answer: HTC

Finals (non visual/connect rounds)

Round 1:

· What is donkey flight?

Unskilled labor immirgrating in a singleflight to avoid scrutiny

Which was the brand byHindustan Photo Film

Indu

Started by Geet Sethi andPrakash Padukone now it’s a web phenomena supporting indian sport talent

The Olympic Gold Quest

What was Care Institute ofMedical Sciences first to do in India?

First green hospital

This year is 40^thanniversary related to which internet related technology?

FTP (file transfer protocol)

What is the common name ofaccessory “ Chain connected decorative gold studs”?

Cufflinks

Round 3

TCS is now biggest employer in which European country?Answer: UK

. What is Tata Motor bus’s name which is going to competeagainst Volvo and Mercedes ? Answer: TIVO

What is the name of rngtone sharing services of TATA DOCOMO?Answer: Sing share

Which was declared as the most luxurious car in the world?Answer : Jaguar

OBQ 292: Twin brother of ...Axis bank's logo

2011-09-20T00:01:00.000+05:30

It looks like its copied but its not...identify the new brand identity of a company which helps banks.

Answer: It's the new logo of Verisign, the company that verifies online transactions ;-)

OBQ 291: The passion of few timepass for many!

2011-09-18T10:52:00.000+05:30

Just connect this images to something...

Answer:All of them had been investor/interested in Cricinfo!

OBQ 290...We're so hooked to it!

2011-09-16T00:01:00.000+05:30

This broadcasting phenomena started in Brazil with little success, though after going first on air some three years back in Pakistan it became an instant hit...Inspired by its success in Pakistan the Corporate sponsor and broadcasting network decided to replicate it in India, and rest is history!

Answer: Coke studio is the answer

OBQ 289: Smile please...Bodhisattva!

2011-09-14T00:01:00.000+05:30

Identify the company...

Clue 1: The name of this Japanese company comes from one of the Bodhisattva.

Clue 2: The company has become a global giant by competing with the likes of Sony and Xerox.

Clue 3: She is the faces of the company.

Answer: Canon is right, earlier named as Kwanon

OBQ 0288:The disruptive leader...

2011-09-12T00:01:00.000+05:30

He celebrated his 75th birthday few days back...lead one of the greatest organization...wrote one of the most relevant strategic leadership book of our time who is he?

Answer: Andy Groove he is, the person who with his radical decisions transformed Intel into a virtual monopoly, the paranoid who definitely survived and thrived!

OBQ 287: Coming soon...a(nother) beast for Indian roads!

2011-09-10T00:01:00.002+05:30

Identify the car and the manufacturer...

Answer: XUV 500 from Mahindra

OBQ 286...The Only fashion brand from India?

2011-09-08T00:01:00.001+05:30

Yeah there are many but identify the logo of this brand which is the most famous among all of them

Answer: Hidesign

OBQ 285...The tiny daddy of modern day printers

2011-09-06T00:01:00.000+05:30

The two word term was named so because of the noise that it generates while working, though the original machines are obsolete the term is still used to describe there new avatars....

What am I talking about?

Answer: Its tickertape!

OBQ 284...Connect the dots ...Quite literally!

2011-09-04T00:01:00.000+05:30

And don't give me a boring one word answer, I want you to put all the pieces together!

Answer: Toy story, Rashmi Bansal (Titles of her books inspired by steve job's speech), John Sculley who was part responsible for Steve's ouster from Apple, Lisa Jobs Steve's daughter now columnist at Vogue.

OBQ 283...From chicago...but not a deep dish pizza!

2011-09-02T00:01:00.000+05:30

Clue 1: Founded almost 120 years ago the company originally manufactured Soap and Baking powder.

Clue 2: Acquired by Mars Inc most of its brands are still known by its founder's last name.

Clue 3: The company's head quarter in Chicago, was the first office building in the world to have air conditioning.

Answer: Yes it is Wrigley! Andrew your name was on my mind when I set this question, great crack!

OBQ 282...Penalized for telling the truth?

2011-08-31T00:01:00.000+05:30

Who is the he? (Hint: see the blog label)

Answer: Yes he is Deven Sharma who was ousted because S&P headed by him downgraded USA's sovereign rating from AAA to AA+, well life would have been much easier if you can improve ratings by firing a soothsayer

OBQ 281...Big-small from France

2011-08-29T00:01:00.002+05:30

Identify the French giant form its logo...

Answer: Total

OBQ 280...

2011-08-27T00:01:00.001+05:30

The purpose to start this TV serial was to spread the idea of family planning, the idea came to Mr.Vasant Sathe (ex-Broad casting Minister) visited Mexico it was reinforced during one of the meeting with a North American NGO...What am i talking about?

Answer: Yes guys its Humlog the awesome street drama the first tv sop of Indian television

OBQ 279...

2011-08-25T00:01:00.001+05:30

Rise of a dark horse...
Which two stocks (Company's) market caps are charted here? (Hint: Think twice)

Answer: Apple and Exxon, Apple momentarily surpassed Exxon...those who thought RIL and CIL were wrong ;-)

OBQ 278...

2011-08-23T00:01:00.000+05:30

What connects this otherwise disconnected brands?

Answer: They are all sponsor of 2012 London Olympics

OBQ 277...

2011-08-21T00:01:00.000+05:30

In the name of Julius XXXXX
In Srilanka Coconut Milk Powder is sold under which iconic brand name?

OBQ 276...

2011-08-19T00:01:00.000+05:30

The emerging big boy of oil business...Identify the logo.

OBQ 275...

2011-08-17T09:42:00.001+05:30

Identify the trio...the third guy is too famous to unmask!!!

Answer: They are Steven Spielberg,Jeffrey Katzenberg and David Geffen who started Dreamworks SKG, Ravi and Rumbler got it right.

OBQ 274...

2011-08-15T10:02:00.001+05:30

The freedom to travel by air...what is it and who is doing this?

Answer: Its Jetblue's Bluepass for unlimited travel between business destinations in USA.

OBQ 273...

2011-08-13T00:01:00.001+05:30

The day it all started...what is the significance of the image below?

Answer: This is considered to be the first officially registered trademark of the world.

OBQ 272...

2011-08-11T00:01:00.002+05:30

If you love texting you may hate this telecom engineer!

Answer: Friedhelm Hillebrand he was the person who decided the text messages should be restricted at 160 characters!

OBQ 271...

2011-08-09T00:01:00.007+05:30

Connect to a conglomerate/person...

Answer: It is the News Corp owned by Rupert Murdoch, he used to won myspace (the logo in first image) Rajasthan Royals was part owned by his son Lachlan, David Cameroon was involved in the some of the shenanigans of News Corp and yeah Sunday times one of the property of NC.
Soubhagya is back!

OBQ 270...

2011-08-07T00:01:00.002+05:30

Coffee time Connect...

Clue 1: Originally known for another product the company is now highest (By volume) seller of coffee.

Clue 2: It has now association with the world's largest icecream retailer.

Clue 3: This is the logo.

Answer: Yes it is Dunkin Donuts, surprising right? Sampad, Goku and VK got it right :)

OBQ 269...

2011-08-05T00:01:00.001+05:30

While other may soon follow the suit which credit rating agency was first to Downgrade country rating for USA recently?

Answer: Yes it Dagong the Chineese Credit rating agency.

OBQ 268...

2011-08-03T00:01:00.001+05:30

Time for an easy one...!

Identify the logo...

Answer: The spanish tourism, if you have watched ZNMD you already have seen it!

OBQ 267...

2011-08-01T00:01:00.001+05:30

This guy may get you your next job...so identify him!

Answer: He is Reid Hoffman founder of LinkedIN

OBQ 266...

2011-07-30T00:01:00.002+05:30

Well you'll be amazed by origin of this term...Which term am I referring to?

This term originally meant an unbranded calf, The smarty in first image has a close association with this term and the other guy wrote a book with the same title...

Answer: Maverick is the right answer, truly maverick VK!

OBQ 265...

2011-07-28T00:01:00.006+05:30

Connect to an iconic brand of its time...

Answer: Benson and Hedges, 1992 Cricket Worldcup main sponsor, Japaneese tobacco the parent company and the certificate. VK this was the best answer ever!

OBQ 264...

2011-07-26T00:01:00.001+05:30

Give me some trivia on what is this...

Answer: Its the currency of newly formed country of South Sudan.

OBQ 263...

2011-07-24T00:01:00.002+05:30

Name the Brand.

Clue 1:Called champagne of _____________ it comes in five flavors Lemon, Lime, Citron Lemon Lime, Pink Grapefruit and Unflavored.

Clue 2:The brand is now owned by Nestle.

Clue 3:The company was founded by a Doctor after he purchased a spring which was used as a Spa from the times of Roman.

This pics was used in one of the ad.

Answer: Come on !!! its Perrier the champagne of mineral water...VK you're great :)

OBQ 262...

2011-07-22T00:01:00.001+05:30

You have to identify the logo, the guy is just the hint.

Answer: The logo is of hotel group Soofitel, the guy is DSK who was caught in act at Sofitel in USA!

OBQ 261...

2011-07-20T00:01:00.001+05:30

Identify both the industry veterans..and name the company that connect them.

Answer: The guy on left is the retail industry veteran Raghu Pillai who recently passed away, the right image is the Rob Cissell who replaced him at Reliance Retail.

OBQ 260...

2011-07-18T00:01:00.001+05:30

Up up up in the air! Who is he and what is his claim to fame? (Lots of hints in the image itself)

Answer: He is Tom Stuker the person who travelled 10 million miles with United Airlines, and in return got a plane named after himself!

OBQ 259...

2011-07-16T00:01:00.001+05:30

The league of extraordinary geeks...which product is or has been center of their attention?

Answer : Its' Skype guys

1st pic niklass zenstrom founder/investor of skype, zukeberg -facebook video chat by

skype,microsft bought skype, pirre omidyar 4th pic-ebay founder who bought skype ..last pic is

jannus frius another founder of skype..

OBQ 258...

2011-07-14T00:01:00.001+05:30

Some more munchin...

Clue 1: The product name was changed soon after it launch due to tradename dispute with Quaker Oats.

Clue 2:US FDA once labelled it as "unapproved new drug"

Clue 3: A term of fluid mechanics demonstrated by image below is named after this brand.

Answer: Right answer VK, perfect explanation Pranav!

OBQ 257...

2011-07-12T00:01:00.004+05:30

The famous brand/product and its very famous logo...

Answer: Doritos is the right answer, Once again VK and Arpit.

OBQ 256...

2011-07-10T00:01:00.002+05:30

Chief What Officer??? Who is he what is the designation he has? and in which company?

Answer: Yes he is Mr Devdutt Patnaik, the "Chief Belief Officer" of Future Group