Multiple choice

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) became the first Indian company to produce more than __________ cars in a single year (financial year 2009-10).

  1. 1 lakh

  2. 5 lakh

  3. 10 lakh

  4. 20 lakh

  5. 25 lakh
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Explanation

Maruti Suzuki India (MSI) has joined the league of carmakers producing one million or more units a year on March 23, 2010. Suzuki Motor Corp Chairman Osamu Suzuki was present to see the roll-out of the one millionth vehicle - a red-coloured Swift.

Toyota, General Motors, Volkswagen, Ford, Honda, Renault, Hyundai, Suzuki and Nissan are among those who boast of production of a million units or more every year.

The first 'Maruti 800' was rolled out from Maruti's Gurgaon plant in December 14, 1983. In this period, the company has also seen internal changes. From being a joint venture - Maruti Udyog Ltd - between the government and Japan's Suzuki Motor Corp with the latter holding a minority stake of 26 per cent, it is now controlled by the Japanese firm. With it, its name has also been changed to Maruti Suzuki India.

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