Answers to the Strategist quiz (#391)

1. When the first European settlers arrive in this country in the late 1700s, barter was very necessary and payment in commodities like rum sometimes replaced money in transactions. Subsequently, in 1968 when colour copiers like 3Ms Color in Color copiers were introduced its Reserve Bank was plagued with counterfeiting of its paper currency. This led to an innovative first of its kind invention by this country. Name the country and the invention.
   
   In 1968, fake Australian $10 note were found in circulation and the Reserve Bank of Australia was concerned about an increase in counterfeiting with the release of color photocopiers that year. This led to the introduction of polymer bank notes. (Plastic bank notes).
    
2. This brand established in the mid-70s gets its name from a Peruvian sacrificial knife. In one of its products a metal plate with a unique 20-digit registration number is fixed in order to help its customers trace them in case they lose it. Name it.
   
   Tumi Holdings, a manufacturer of suitcases and bags for travel, is based in South Plainfield, New Jersey. Founded in 1975 by Charlie Clifford after a stint in the Peace Corps in Peru, the company is named after a Peruvian ceremonial knife used for sacrifices.
    
3. Name the Hollywood star who founded the Laughing Man Coffee & Tea line, an entirely nonprofit venture inspired by a 2009 trip to Ethiopia.
   
   Hugh Jackman.
    
4. When Microsoft released Internet Explorer 5 in 1999, what was created or supported for the first time?
   
   Favicons. A favicon (short for Favorite icon), also known as a shortcut icon, web site icon, tab icon or bookmark icon, is a file containing one or more small icons, most commonly 16×16 pixels, associated with a particular website or web page. The MSN butterfly logo is a case in point.
    
5. This company was founded on the New Year's Day in 1877. Its founder introduced a lot of innovations and for two years, this company was managed under the pattern prevailing in Britain then. The founder as a salaried managing director, reported to a functional board of directors. This innovation, however, proved to be too revolutionary for Indian conditions and he eventually had to fall back upon the managing agency structure, placing the company under the care of his family firm. Name the person and the company.
   
   JN Tata and the Empress Mills.
    
6. What is the buzzword "Hotsquatting" associated with?
   
   Tapping illegally into open Wi-Fi internet connections.
    
7. This company founded in 1902 is launching a new lifestyle product aimed specifically at fitness and athletic buffs who love music. It was developed with six-time Olympic gold medalist sprinter Usain Bolt and Onkyo. Name the company and the product.
   
   Gibson (Guitars) is launching a new lifestyle brand with the official introduction of the Trainer by Gibson headphones.
    
8. Which brand's philosophy reflects "Confidence in Motion"?
   
   Subaru, the Japanese carmaker.
    
9. Which company uses the base line: "The Company for Women"?
   
   Avon cosmetics.
    
10. Identify the brand from its logo.
    
    It’s a little known fact that the iconic 'Schweppes fountain' trademark actually dates back to The Great Exhibition of 1851, which was held at the famous Crystal Palace in London's Hyde Park. The centerpiece of the exhibition was an enormous crystal fountain made from four tonnes of pure glass. Specifically designed to showcase the allure of the legendary 'fountain of youth', the 27-foot fountain delighted visitors with a sparkling flow of Schweppes Malvern
    
     
    
     

 

 

There were three correct entries for quiz No. 391. KR Seshadri from Chennai wins Rs 2,000. The winner is chosen on the basis of the first correct entry received.