Saturday, August 01, 2009

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #9

Which company was founded in 1873 by Richard and William to make cigarettes for the then Prince of Wales, Albert Edward? (Hint: think cricket)


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #8

George L Parker. Among the more famous models from the company are "51", Vector , Duofold , Vacumatic , Jotter , Sonnet.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #8

In 1894 , an ex sales agent for John Holland Gold Pen Company , received a patent for the "Lucky Curve" feed , which was claimed to draw excess ink back into the pen body when the pen was not in use. Who and what company did he found?


Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #7

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #7

Connect these three celebrities to a brand.








Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #6

Saif Ali Khan's production house is called Illuminati .. and you know the Angels and Demons connect.

Love Aaj Kal is the first movie under Saif's Production house.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #6

Another Saif ali Khan Question---- Connect









Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #5


Santoor from the Stable of Wipro

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #5

Which soap brand is endorsed by Saif Ali Khan and Madhavan?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #4

Ngultrum is the national Currency of Bhutan

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #4

Ngultrum is the currency of which country?



Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #3


L'oreal

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #3

This company got into a lot of problems in 2008 for the alleged whitening/bleaching of singer-cum-actress Beyonce Knowles in their ads for a product named Feria hair color. Which company?




Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #2

Astana is the answer. The Capital of Kazakhstan is Astana after which the conglomorate that sponsors riders in bicycle racing is named. Lance Armstrong rode for the Astana team in the 2009 Tour de France along with Alberto Contodor ( eventual winner), Andreas Kloden and Levi Leipheimer.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #2



Connect the flag and the person.

Answer to Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #1

George G Blaisdell , who created the Zippo Lighters.

Tata Crucible Preparations 2009 #1


Id this guy , who dropped out of school when he was in the 5th grade , and dropped out of the Military , after 2 years of service -- but went on to become an entrepreneur.

Tata Crucible 2009 Corporate Quiz -- Preparations

Its that time of the year once again. Posting one question an hour till the end of the regional rounds of Tata Crucible starting on Saturday 1st of August. The questions will predominantly be old questions of Crucible recycled in a different form and possible questions for this year.

Answer to question 1 would be posted 1 hour later when Question 2 is posted.