Question

In which of the following years was a joint venture signed between the Government of India and Suzuki Motor Corporation, to launch the Maruti 800 car for the first time in India?

• A. 1986
• B. 1978
• C. 1998
• D. 1982

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1982

• Sanjay Gandhi tried his hand at the car business unsuccessfully before his tragic death in 1980.

• His mother Indira Gandhi wanted to fulfill Sanjay's dream of an indigenous people's car and formed Maruti Udyog Ltd a year later.

• A joint venture agreement was signed with Suzuki on October 2, 1982.

• The joint venture is marking a significant moment in India's automobile industry.