What was Bajaj Auto first called?

Biking Around What was Bajaj Auto first called? Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about India and its two-wheeler companies.Biz Quiz is best viewed in Internet Explorer (IE) and Netscape above version 6.0.1. Which company launched the first 100 cc bikes in India? a) Ind-Suzuki b) Hero Honda c) Bajaj Auto Wrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is Ind-Suzuki. Ind-Suzuki (later known as TVS-Suzuki) -- a joint venture of TVS Motor Company Limited and Suzuki Motor Corporation -- was launched in September 1984. It was the first company to launch 100 cc bikes in India. The two companies parted ways in September 2001.Correct!Ind-Suzuki (later known as TVS-Suzuki) -- a joint venture of TVS Motor Company Limited and Suzuki Motor Corporation -- was launched in September 1984. It was the first company to launch 100 cc bikes in India. The two companies parted ways in September 2001.2. What was Bajaj Auto first called? a) Bajaj Trading Corporation b) Bajaj Trading Company c) Bachraj Trading Corporation Wrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is Bachraj Trading Corporation.On November 29, 1945, Bajaj Auto came into existence as Bachraj Trading Corporation Private Limited. It started operations by importing two-wheelers.Correct!On November 29, 1945, Bajaj Auto came into existence as Bachraj Trading Corporation Private Limited. It started operations by importing two-wheelers.3. In which year Royal Enfield make its entry into India? a) 1940 b) 1949 c) 1955Wrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is 1955.Two businessmen -- Sundaram and Shankar -- of the Madras Motor company first imported the Bullet motorcycles into Chennai. Enfields first plant in India was set up in Chennai in 1955.Correct!Two businessmen -- Sundaram and Shankar -- of the Madras Motor company first imported the Bullet motorcycles into Chennai. Enfields first plant in India was set up in Chennai in 1955.4. Which was the first motorcycle model launched by Hero Honda? a) Sleek b) CD 100 c) CBZ Wrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is CD 100.Hero Honda Motors Ltd, which commenced operations on January 19, 1984, launched its first motorcycle model -- CD 100 -- in 1985.Correct!Hero Honda Motors Ltd, which commenced operations on January 19, 1984, launched its first motorcycle model -- CD 100 -- in 1985.5. ForEver Bike ForEver Value is the logo of...? a) Vespa b) Enfield c) Jawa Wrong! Try again..Wrong! The correct answer is Jawa.Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd -- popularly known as Jawa -- started its operations in 1960. The company claims its logo ForEver Bike ForEver Value very aptly signifies the ideology behind the product. Jawa started commercial production of motorcycles in the year 1961 in technical collaboration with Jawa Ltd of Czechoslovakia.Correct!Ideal Jawa (India) Ltd -- popularly known as Jawa -- started its operations in 1960. The company claims its logo ForEver Bike ForEver Value very aptly signifies the ideology behind the product. Jawa started commercial production of motorcycles in the year 1961 in technical collaboration with Jawa Ltd of Czechoslovakia.Previous Quizzes Which firm owns GoldSpot brand?Which company owns Pizza Hut? How many interim budgets were presented in the 1990s?Which is Indias 2nd largest bank?Last year, Indias GDP grew at what rate?More QuizzesTell us what you think of this Quiz Compiled by: Adur Pradeep