1.

K Malleswari, the lone medal winner for India in the millenium Olympics, and the first woman from India to ever win a medal, is employed at which Central Government Corporation? Ans.: Food Corporation of India 2. First there was Bridgestone, and then Mitsubishi; What giant automaker of Japan was embroiled, recently, in a quality-related (again!) controversy? Ans.: Toyota 3. The Times of India launched its latest edition in which city? Ans.: Hyderabad 4. Which famous fashion accessories House first started as leather goods shop in Florence in 1921? Ans.: Gucci 5. Uncle Pai is associated with which once roaringly successful publishers of childrens literature? Ans.:

Amar Chitra Katha

6. Which international airline uses the slogan "Smooth As Silk" in its advertisements? Ans.: Thai 7. Which TV programme currently aired in India, is sponsored by a) Colgate b) Bajaj c) Dettol and d) LG? Ans.:

Kaun Banega Crorepati

8. Who are the maker of the soft contact lens "Accuvue"? Ans.: Johnson & Johnson 9. Named "Manager of the Century" by the business magazine Fortune, he was recently in India? Who is he? Ans.: Jack Welch 10. The "Three Golden Balls" is the traditional symbol of which class of businessmen, especially in Europe? Ans.: Pawnbrokers 11. Which is the largest unlisted company in India in terms of turnover? Ans.: Maruti Udyog 12. What watchmaker sells an environment-friendly brand of watches called "Eco Drive"? Ans.: Ciitizen 13. The useful thumb rule in Economics, "Bad money drives out the good" goes by what name? Ans.: Greshams Law

14. What is film Production Company owned by the Hollywood star Dustin Hoffman? Ans.: Punch Productions

15.What famous place in New York gets its name from the original location of a stockade built by the Dutch in 1653 to keep out the attacking English colonists and Red Indians? Ans.: Wall Street 16. Which famous TV personality owns a film production company called Harpo Films? Look hard at the name, may be you can decipher the answer. Ans.: Oprah Winfrey 17. The person next-in-command to the CEO is often referred to as the Upper Roger. From what Indian (Sanskrit) word does this phrase come? Ans.: Yuwa Raja 18. Some aeroplanes of which airline sported Meera Mehtas "Paithan Sari Motif"on their tails for sometime? Ans.: British Airways 19. Who or what is a MAMBA? Ans.: Middle Aged MiddleBrow Achiever

20. Under what brand name is the compound "sidenafil citrate sold by the pharma company, Pfizer? Ans.: Viagra 21. What social expression company (if I may coin a phrase) was started by the 18 year old Joyce Hall in 1910? Ans.: Hallmark 22. Which is the biggest toy retail chain in the world? Ans.: Toys R US 23. Heres a Dot-buster: Which award-winning net-based furniture selling company, despite being backed by Amazon.com, filed for bankruptcy, recently? Ans.: Living.com 24. What is the name given to software developed exclusively for use by infants and toddlers? Ans.: Lapware 25. What major currency is known as Greenbacks in slang? Ans.: US Dollars 26. Who is the only Asian to be included in Sunday Times list of " The Wealthiest 200 in Britain since 1066"? Ans.: L.N Mittal

27. R Gopalan who is basking in the limelight for his role as a the official emissary in the Raj Kumar Kidnapping case, is the editor of which Tamil Magazine? Ans.: Nakkheeran 28. What we know as Maruti Zen was launched worldwide by Suzuki in the 90s under what name? Ans.: Alto 29. Zee Movies is contemplating a co-branding exercise in collaboration with which major Hollywood Film studio? Ans.: MGM 30. Ashok H Advani is the publisher of which business magazine? Ans.: Business India

31. Lord Raj Kumar Bagri is the first non-Briton Chairman of what mercantile organization Ans.: London Metal Exchange 32. Youve heard of BSA motorcycles and surely seen BSA bicycles on Indian roads. What does BSA stand for? Ans.: Birmingham Small Arms 33. What brand of Firestone tyres is creating an uproar in the USA, for causing many fatalities on the highway because of a manufacturing defect? Ans.: Wilderness 34. He appears in a series of books which made publishing history, and he is the most famous pupil of the "Hogwarts Witchcraft School". Who is this fictional character? Ans.: Harry Potter 35. To which fashion house did the minister Menaka Gandhi address her remark, "The skin of the python is no less precious to the snake than fur is to the fox"? Ans.: Calvin Klein 36. The Calatrava Cross is the emblem of which coveted brand of Swiss watch? Ans.: Patek Phillippe

37. What famous sports goods company did Phil Knight and Bill Boweman launch in 1964? Ans.: Nike 38. Which Indian textile brand proudly proclaims "Since 1925"in its advertisements? Ans.: Raymonds 39. Which famous hospital chain of India sells an accident insurance cover called "Dost? Ans.: Apollo 40. What product is associated with the Colombian mascot "Juan Valdez"? Ans.: Coffee

41. Which newspaper baron started his career by launching the "Adelaide Herald" when he was just 23years old? Ans.: Rupert Murdoch 42. The Hollywood horror flick "Crocodile 2 Death Roll" was recently shot in which film studio in India? Ans.: Ramoji Film City 43. The Striding Man is the logo of which best selling brand of scotch whiskey? Ans.: Jhony Walker 44. In his recent visit to New Delhi, in which 5 star Hotel did Bill Gates stay? Ans.: Maurya Sheratan 45. What automobile, still seen on the roads with minor variations, did Ferdinand Porsche develop under the behest of Adolf Hitler? Ans.: VolkWaggen 46. Mumbai-born Fareed Zackaria has been appointed the editor of which international newsmagazine? Ans.: NewsWeek

47. Which textile company of India is head quartered at "Neville House"? Ans.: Bombay Dyeing 48. What useful and innovative computer accessory did Douglas Engelbert invent in 1968? Ans.: The Mouse 49. At long last the Department of Telecommunications (DoT, for short) has been transformed in to a corporation. What is its name in its new avatar? Ans.: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited

50. What ingredient of chewing gum comes from the South American sapodilla tree? Ans.: Chicle 51. Which Indian confectioneries brand and Times Warner are involved in a legal wrangle over the 'Bunny' logo? Ans.: Nutrine 52. What is the consulting firm recently acquired by the electronics giant Hewlett-Packard? Ans.: Pricewaterhouse Coopers 53. What pharma company markets the 'Ayurvedic Concepts' range of health products? Ans.: Himalaya Drugs Company

54. What Hyderabad based company has been contracted by Cantor Index plc to supply giantsized, inflatable images of the latest contenders to American Presidency-Bush and Gore? Ans.: Unique Inflatables 55. What internationally famous sports apparel company was started in the 1930's by a champion tennis-player of France? Ans.: Locaste 56. Prime Minister AB Vajpayee under went knee surgery in which Mumbai hospital? Ans.: Breach Candy 57. According to 'BBC's Moneytalk' which German brand is ranked No. 1 amongst car audio products? Ans.: Blaupunkt 58. Who was chosen to be the first and only recipient in India of the choicest, limited edition champagne 'Espirit du Siecle'? Ans.: Pronnay Roy 59. Which Hollywood star and brand ambassador of Omega watches was recently in India to meet the Dalai Lama? Ans.: Pierce Brosnan 60. What tourist attraction in London, designed by Sir Richard Rogers especially for the millennium, is in grave financial crisis because of its failure to attract enough visitors? Ans.: Millenium Dome 61. OM Gruppen of Sweden is in the news for wanting to takeover of all things which European stock exchange? Ans.: London Stock Exchange 62. Carlos Ghosn, living up to his sobriquet of 'Le Cost-Killer', is putting which ailing Japanese carmaker on the road to recovery? Ans.: Nissan Motors 63. In the mesmerically popular TV Game show Kaun Banega Crorepati, the prize money is issued on the cheques of which bank? Ans.: ICICI Bank 64. What redoubtable Swiss watchmaker markets a range of metal-cased watches under a clever and ironic name of "Irony"? Ans.: Swatch 65. In the world of Food and Agriculture what does the acronym GM stand for? Ans.: Genitically Modified

66. The indigenously produced Hepatitis b vaccine called Shanvac B, which is giving the multinationals a run for their money, is produced by which company? Ans.: Shantha Biotechnics 67. Sierra Leone is now always in the news for the bloody civil war which is raging there. Otherwise it was known for its highly lucrative export trade in which mineral? Ans.: Diamonds 68. What 'wireless' technology, which has almost become a buzzword, is named after an ancient Viking chief? Ans.: Bluetooth 69. What is the new name of the TV channel TNT, after its recent rechristening? Ans.: TCM 70. Sumantra Ghoshal has been appointed the founding Dean of which fledgling Business School? Ans.: Indian School of Business, Hyderabad 71. Arun Bajoria's takeover threat was targeted at which company? Ans.: Bombay Dyeing 72. Which Bank has launched the "India Millennium Deposits" to mobilize resources of NRI & rsquos? Ans.: State Bank of India 73. The quality enforcing technique of 'Six Sigma' was first introduced by which American company? Ans.: Motorola 74. Which airline uses the slogan "Be Good to Yourself" in its ads? Ans.: The Emirates 75. What is the expensive delicacy obtained from the fish sturgeon especially found in the Caspian Sea? Ans.: Caviar

76. What is the name of the new generation fuel cell car recently developed by GM? Ans.: Hydrogen 77. Which large chaebol, now in dire straits, was started by five friends in 1979 to manufacture and export garments? Ans.: Daewoo

78. Which Dutch brewery is ranked as the biggest producer of beer in Europe? Ans.: Heinneken 79. What prized and exclusive cars are manufactured in Malvern Link, North west of London? Ans.: Morgan 80. In collaboration which Bollywood star is 'Emami' proposing to launch a range of Ayurvedic personal care products? Ans.: Madhuri Dixit 81. What is the name of the alliance formed by airlines such as Delta, Air France, Aero Mexico and Korean Air? Ans.: Sky Team 82. Which Budapest-born American CEO's biography is entitled "Swimming Across"? Ans.: Andy Grove 83. Who is the 'person of Indian origin' who was hailed by the online magazine 'Valley Talk' as "the most successful Venture Capitalist of all time"? Ans.: Vinod Koshla 84. Consequent upon a long drawn out family feud, what is the new name assumed by Andersen Consulting? Ans.: Accenture 85. Italy's Monte Paschi di Seine, established in 1472, has the distinction of being the oldest of its kind. What is it? Ans.: Bank 86. Which advertising legend is supposed to have advised, "If you have nothing to say, sing it!" Ans.: David Ogilvy 87. Hans Wilsdorf, a German who set up his business in Switzerland, and later moved to London became the founder of which famous brand of watches? Ans.: Rolex 88. Touted as one of the most useful inventions of this century, it was invented by George Mestral after he noticed burr sticking to his clothes on his return from a walk in the woods. What is it? Ans.: Velcro 89. What is the 'highest scoring partnership' in cricket, which became a world famous brand of cigarettes? Ans.: 555

90. Unit Trust's recent intention of terminating what scheme has caused public outcry and a lot of litigation? Ans.: Rajyalakshmi 91. Which mobile phone manufacturer is popularizing mobile-telephone etiquette with its 'mobile manners' campaign? Ans.: Nokia 92. Which Indian TV channel owned the transmission rights for the 50th Miss World contest held in the Millennium Dome in London? Ans.: Zee 93. Bajaj auto is setting up a two wheeler assembly line in which South American country? Ans.: Brazil 94.Merino, one of the finest types of wool, is associated with which country? Ans.: Australia 95. In the heyday of nationalization, which PSU emerged from the amalgamation of ESSO and Caltex? Ans.: Hindustan Petroleum 96. What biscuit in McVittie's range was originally developed by Sir Alexander Grant in the 1890's? Ans.: Digestive 97. In the world of TV transmission technology, what does the much-talked about acronym DTH stand for? Ans.: Direct to Home 98.With what product would you associate the well-known designs such as 'American Tank' and 'Tank Francaise'? Ans.: Watches 99.Which Indian packaging company has taken over a firm called 'Propack' in China? Ans.: Essel 100.What is the internationally known brand of ice-cream co- promoted by an ex-hippie named Ben Cohen? Ans.: Ben & Jerry 101. In what make of car did the couple from Calcutta, MS Choudhary and his wife Neena, achieve the record for first circumnavigation of the world? Ans.: Contessa Classic 102.What international brand of cigarette is named after a ritzy street in London? Ans.: Pall Mall

103.Which is the biggest Petroleum Company in the world? Ans.: Shell 104. Nazomi 503, is the fastest of its kind in the world. What is it? Ans.: Train 105. Dhunji Rana was the model for what enduring and macho icon in Indian advertising? Ans.: Zodiac Man 106. Who is the hotshot executive of Indian origin with PepsiCo, who appears in the Fortunes list of 50 most powerful women in corporate America? Ans.: Indra Nooyi 107. What is the prized sports drink in the Quaker Oat's portfolio which makes merger with it so desirable to suitors like Coke, Pepsi or Danone? Ans.: Gatorade 108. What is the Danish Electronics Company famed for producing 'haute couture' stuff in areas like Stereos, Televisions and Telephones? Ans.: Bang & Oluffsan 109. What internationally famous brand of shoes is named whimsically after a rural American dish made from corn, fed to pet dogs? Ans.: Hush Puppies 110. "Beeps" and "Peeps' were the experimental prototypes of what legendary hard terrain vehicle? Ans.: Jeep 111. Tidel Park, yet another of those prestigious complexes housing software firms, is associated with which city? Ans.: Chennai 112. What invention was called the Lover's Telegraph" when first exhibited in Philadelphia, 1876? Ans.: Telephone 113. What now universally popular food item was called "Food of the Gods", by Linnaeus the eminent naturalist of the nineteenth century? Ans.: Chocolate 114. Which aircraft manufactures the A3XX superjumbo, slated to be the biggest civilian aircraft? Ans.: Airbus Industry 115. What international brand of shirts, marketed in India too, is observing 150 years of existence? Ans.: Arrow

116. The Dynatac made in the1970's was the first of its kind. What is this product which became extremely visible in India only in the mid 90's? Ans.: Mobile (Cell) Phone 117. What was the epoch-making book written in the 60's by Rachel Carson, which awakened the world to the dangers of environmental pollution but incurred the wrath of industrial giants like Dupont? Ans.: The Silent Spring 118. What car being sold in India celebrated its first birthday recently with a birthday song sung especially for it by Shankar (Breathless) Mahadevan? Ans.: Ford Ikon 119. What hard liquor traditionally made from potatoes, literally means 'Little Water' in the native tongue? Ans.: Vodka 120. What French sports fashion house has begun to sell India inspired knitwear kurtapajamas successfully? Ans.: Lacoste 121. What large India retail chain proudly describes itself as 'The Family Store' in its advertisements? Ans.: Pantaloons 122. Everyone has heard of the catchphrase "Intel Inside". But who authored a book entitled "Inside Intel"? Ans.: Tim Jackson 123. What brand of 'cold cream', also available in India, derives its name from a latin word meaning 'snow white'? Ans.: Nivea 124. In Mumbai's underworld slang the word 'kavva' refers to what handy communication device? Ans.: Cellular Phone 125. With what cigarette brand (now gone up in smoke, I'm afraid), would you associate the once ubiquitous slogan "For Men of Action-- Satisfaction"? Ans.: Scissors 126. What do you call the style of selling where the bid price goes down progressively until the deal is closed? Ans.: Ducth Auction

127. With which Management Guru of Indian Origin would you most associate the phrase "Core Competence"? Ans.: C. K. Prahalad 128. What is the popular (though not available in India) low calorie soft drink produced by Coca Cola, having a three letter name? Ans.: Tab 129. What expensive and legendary brand of cars is supposedly named after the founder of Dertroit - the car manufacturing capital of the world? Ans.: Cadillac 130. Which company started by Jim Clark has its headquarters at 'Mountain View'? Ans.: Netscape 131. What is name of the range of bestselling digital cameras manufactured by Sony? Ans.: Mavica 132. In UK, what brand of beer is most preffered as an accompaniment to India food? Ans.: Cobra 133. What potent liquor, also known a 'the Green Fairy', is extracted from wormwood? Ans.: Absinthe 134. What invention, in its early years, was described as 'the horse that never says nay'? Ans.: Bicycle 135. Back to acronyms. What does the first three letters of 'Sun Microsystems' stand for? Ans.: Stanford University Network 136. A Navigator could mean many things. But a company has launched a toothbrush called Navigator. Which company are we talking about? Ans.: Colgate 137. Tata Finance has launched a credit card with a tie up with which credit card company? Ans.: American Express 138. Kabhi Dekha Hai Aisa TV? Big Picture! Big Sound! .... Onida. Which ad agency created this award winning advertisement? Ans.: Oglivy & Mather (O&M) 139. Which company has the advertising punchline, "The Power To Create"? Ans.: Epson 140. The movies Mohabbatein, Raju Chacha and Mission Kashmir had breath-taking special effects. Name the company that created these effects. Ans.: Western Outdoor

141. Which company makes Ujala? Ans.: Jyothi Labs

142. If you can't beat them, join them. Which clock company has decided to shift base to China so that it remains competitive? Ans.: Ajantha Quartz 143. An Indian businessman has been named among Businessweek's top entrepreneurs for 2000. Name him. Ans.: Sunil Mittal ( Bharti Telecom) 144. The beautiful Ekta Kapoor, daughter of film star Jeetendra, is a highly successful producer of television serials. Name her company. Ans.: Balaji Telefilms 145. We all know what bulls and bears do. What would sheep do in the stock market? Ans.: Follow The Leader 146. Which media group (you have to name the company, not the newspaper) has launched India's first electronic newspaper, or e-paper? Ans.: Living Media India Ltd. 147. Nescafe has two coffee brands. One is Nescafe Classic and the other is? Ans.: Sunrise 148. The Human Genome Project has been in the news because government agencies and private sector companies have been racing to become the first to decipher the human genome. Name the private sector company which was in this race? Ans.: Celera Genomics 149. For which electronics brand does Rahul Dravid model? Ans.: Thomson 150. Ceat. This tyre company gives the cricket ratings. To which group does this company belong? Ans.: RPG Enterprises