Multiple choice general knowledge

Which is the Passenger car company that was started by Govt of India in collaboration with a foreign company?

  1. Ashok Leyland

  2. Hindustan Motors

  3. Force Motors

  4. Maruti

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Maruti Udyog Limited (now Maruti Suzuki India Limited) was started in 1981 as a Government of India company in collaboration with Suzuki Motor Corporation of Japan. The joint venture began operations in 1983 and revolutionized the Indian passenger car market with the Maruti 800. This public-private partnership was instrumental in making cars affordable in India.