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Answers to last week's quiz (#116)
Strategist Team / Mumbai Oct 06, 2009, 00:26 IST

 

  1. What is common to tequila, Madhubani paintings and Goan feni?
    They all have been awarded geographical copyrights
     
  2. Which US state if considered a separate nation would be ranked as the 8th largest economy in the world?
    California 
     
  3. Who makes a perfume for a lollipop (confectionery) brand whose logo was designed by Salvador Dali? Name both.
    Chupa Chups a lollipop brand founded in Barcelona and Coty Inc makes a perfume also for the same brand. 
     
  4. One of the sons of the founder of this Scotch brand named after his family was an MP and was knighted. He was much loved for his quick wit and pleasant way. His legendary philosophies on life have been given a nickname and are often quoted in the press. What was the nickname?
    Dewarism named after Sir Thomas R Dewar, whose family owns the Dewar's Scotch whisky brand. 
     
  5. Who founded the organisation DATA and what does it stand for?
    The organization DATA (Debt, AIDS, Trade, Africa) was established in 2002 by Bono and Bobby Shriver a Kennedy family member. DATA aims to eradicate poverty and HIV/AIDS in Africa. 
     
  6. In 1979, McGraw-Hill repeatedly rejected the offers of American Express for a takeover and it won. McGraw-Hill was known as one of the first adopters of a style of takeover defense. Name it.
    Scorched Earth. A strategy adopted by shareholders and management to do whatever it takes to fend off a hostile takeover. 
     
  7. What is the term used to describe a network that is marked by using intelligent devices (likePCs) at the periphery that make use of the network and does not interfere with an application’s operation? 
    Dumb Network. 
     
  8. The world’s largest food company is threatening to leave its home country if its government imposes a cap on executives’ salaries. Name the company and the country.
    Nestle and Switzerland. 
     
  9. If Black Chic is to South Africa, with which country and company would you link the brand Fiancée?
    Egypt. Brands owned by Marico India. 
     
  10. Identify the company from its logos.logo

    Lindt and Sprungli, The master Swiss Chocolatier since 1845.

There were no all-correct entries for the strategist quiz # 116.

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