Car Brand Origins & Important Dates

Saleen is an American manufacturer of high-performance sports cars and tuning parts founded by Steve Saleen. The company is based in California and is famous for modified Mustangs and the S7 supercar.

Maybach was a German luxury car brand originally founded as an independent manufacturer. It became a subsidiary of Mercedes-Benz (Daimler) and produced ultra-luxury vehicles known for exceptional comfort and customization.

FAW (First Automobile Works) is one of China's oldest and largest state-owned automotive manufacturers. Based in Changchun, Jilin Province, it produces passenger cars, trucks, and buses for the Chinese and export markets.

Lancia is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906, now part of the Stellantis group. The brand has a rich racing heritage and is known for innovative engineering and stylish designs throughout its history.

Volvo is a Swedish automotive manufacturer famous for pioneering safety innovations. The brand's name is Latin for 'I roll,' and it produces vehicles renowned for safety, reliability, and Scandinavian design philosophy.

Mercury is a defunct division of the Ford Motor Company, which was founded and headquartered in the United States. The brand was produced exclusively for the American market from 1938 to 2011. Canada, Japan, and Mexico have their own distinct automotive industries and do not produce Mercury vehicles.

Infiniti is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Nissan. It was launched in 1989 and is headquartered in Hong Kong (formerly Yokohama, Japan). While the brand sells globally, it is fundamentally Japanese in origin and ownership.

Koenigsegg is a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars founded in 1994 by Christian von Koenigsegg. The company is headquartered in Ängelholm, Sweden, and all vehicles are handcrafted there. Sweden is known for producing niche hypercar manufacturers.

SMART is a German automotive brand founded in 1994, originally a joint venture between Swatch and Mercedes-Benz (hence 'Smart'). The company is headquartered in Böblingen, Germany, and specializes in microcars and smart mobility solutions. The brand is now wholly owned by Mercedes-Benz.

Citroën is a French automobile manufacturer founded in 1919 by André-Gustave Citroën. Headquartered in Saint-Ouen, France, it has been part of the PSA Peugeot Citroën group since 1976. Citroën is known for innovation in automotive technology and distinctive French design.

Škoda is a Czech automobile manufacturer founded in 1895 as Laurin & Klement. It is headquartered in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic and has been part of the Volkswagen Group since 1991. Škoda is the largest Czech automotive company and a major exporter.

World Health Day is observed on April 7th every year, marking the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948. Option B (April 7) is correct. Option A (April 9) is close but wrong. Options C and D (May 7 and May 9) are in the wrong month.

Earth Day is observed annually on April 22nd, first celebrated in 1970 to raise awareness about environmental protection. Option B (April 22) is correct. Options A (April 5), C (May 5), and D (August 22) are all incorrect dates.

Hiroshima Day (also called Hiroshima Peace Memorial Ceremony) is observed on August 6th each year, commemorating the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Option A (August 6) is correct. Options B (August 5), C (August 7), and D (August 9) are all incorrect - though August 9 is Nagasaki Day, not Hiroshima Day.

National Pollution Control Day is observed on December 2nd in India, commemorating the Bhopal gas tragedy that occurred on the night of December 2-3, 1984. Option D (December 2) is correct. Options A (November 5), B (August 12), and C (May 7) are all incorrect.