While choosing a brand name, the chosen name should have ___________,…

While choosing a brand name, the chosen name should have ___________, that is, it should not get out of date.

Answer & explanation

Correct answer: option 3

The correct answer is Option (3) → staying power

Option (1) versatility — Incorrect. Versatility means the name can cover new products that are later added to the product line.

Option (2) distinctiveness — Incorrect. Distinctiveness means the name stands apart from other names.

Option (3) staying power — Correct. Once a brand name is chosen and the product is launched, changing it is very difficult. So the name must have staying power: it should stay fresh and not get out of date with time.

Option (4) adaptability — Incorrect. Adaptability means the name suits packing or labelling needs, different advertising media and different languages.

NCERT (2026-27 Edition): “Characteristics of Good Brand Name Choosing the right brand name is not an easy decision. What makes this decision important is the fact that once a brand name is chosen and the product is launched in the market, changing the brand name is very difficult. So, getting it right the first time is very essential. Following are some of the considerations, which should be kept in mind while choosing a brand name.
(i) The brand name should be short, easy to pronounce, spell, recognise and remember e.g., Ponds, VIP, Rin, Vim, etc.
(ii) A brand should suggest the product’s benefits and qualities. It should be appropriate to the product’s function.
(iii) A brand name should be distinctive.
(iv) The brand name should be adaptable to packing or labelling requirements, to different advertising media and to different languages.
(v) The brand name should be sufficiently versatile to accommodate new products, which are added to the product line.
(vi) It should be capable of being registered and protected legally.
(vii) Chosen name should have staying power i.e., it should not get out of date.”