Bicycles have a long and illustrious history. It is one of the most popular modes of transport in the India. Take the rediff business quiz to find out more about the world's favourite two-wheeler.
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1. Who invented the first model of bicycle? a) Kirkpatrick MacMillan b) Ernest Michaux c) Karl von Drais
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Wrong! The correct answer is Karl von Drais. In 1817, near central Germany a new kind of bicycle was created by Karl von Drais. The bicycle without pedals was wooden with two wheels, a seat and handle bars. It was the fastest thing of its time with speeds of 10 miles per hour. Drais's machine was patented on January 12, 1818. The new vehicle was called the Draisiennes.
Correct! In 1817, near central Germany a new kind of bicycle was created by Karl von Drais. The bicycle without pedals was wooden with two wheels, a seat and handle bars. It was the fastest thing of its time with speeds of 10 miles per hour. Drais's machine was patented on January 12, 1818. The new vehicle was called the Draisiennes.
2. Which country is the world's 2nd largest bicycle manufacturer? a) India b) China c) Japan
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Wrong! The correct answer is India . The Indian bicycle industry is one of the world's largest with an annual turnover of more than 12 million bicycles. It is the second largest manufacturer of cycles, next only to China. The Indian bicycle manufacturing and bicycle spares industry is today recognised for its quality in the international markets.
Correct! The Indian bicycle industry is one of the world's largest with an annual turnover of more than 12 million bicycles. It is the second largest manufacturer of cycles, next only to China. The Indian bicycle manufacturing and bicycle spares industry is today recognised for its quality in the international markets.
3. Which Indian cycle company has entered the Guinness Book of World Records? a) TI Cycles b) Atlas Cycles c) Hero Cycles
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Wrong! The correct answer is Hero Cycles . In 1986, Hero Cycles entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest bicycle maker by selling 2.03 million units through various group companies. The company was established in 1956 by the Munjal Brothers. From a modest beginning of just 639 bicycles in 1956, Hero Cycles manufactures over 18,500 cycles a day today, highest in the world. The company has so far sold 10 crore (100 million) bicycles.
Correct! In 1986, Hero Cycles entered the Guinness Book of World Records as the world's largest bicycle maker by selling 2.03 million units through various group companies. The company was established in 1956 by the Munjal Brothers. From a modest beginning of just 639 bicycles in 1956, Hero Cycles manufactures over 18,500 cycles a day today, highest in the world. The company has so far sold 10 crore (100 million) bicycles.
4. Which company owns the Hercules brand of cycles? a) TI Cycles b) Atlas Cycles c) Hero Cycles
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Wrong! The correct answer is TI Cycles . TI Cycles of India, a part of $1.6 billion Murugappa Group, owns the Hercules brand. The company, started in 1949, is the maker of Hercules BSA and Phillips cycles. TI Cycles exports cycles to Europe, South East Asia and Africa.
Correct! TI Cycles of India, a part of $1.6 billion Murugappa Group, owns the Hercules brand. The company, started in 1949, is the maker of Hercules BSA and Phillips cycles. TI Cycles exports cycles to Europe, South East Asia and Africa.
5. Who founded Atlas Cycles? a) Jankidas Kapur b) Vikram Kapur c) B D kapur
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Wrong! The correct answer is Jankidas Kapur. Rai Bahadur Shri Jankidas Kapur was the founder of Atlas Cycles. His grandson, Vikram Kapur, heads the company now. Established in 1950, Atlas is one of the largest manufacturers of bicycles in the world. Atlas bicycles are exported to over 40 countries. It has an annual capacity of manufacturing nearly three million bicycles.
Correct! Rai Bahadur Shri Jankidas Kapur was the founder of Atlas Cycles. His grandson, Vikram Kapur, heads the company now. Established in 1950, Atlas is one of the largest manufacturers of bicycles in the world. Atlas bicycles are exported to over 40 countries. It has an annual capacity of manufacturing nearly three million bicycles.