1 / 10 | On December 1, 1955, this woman, after a long working day, boarded bus no. 2857 in Montgomery, Alabama. She paid her fare and sat in a separate section at the back. After a few stops, the driver noticed that some people were standing, so he cleared the section and asked him to vacate his seat. He did not comply and was arrested. Who was the woman whose work would inspire a nationwide movement?

2 / 10 | This car was designed by Volkswagen as a ‘people’s car’, and is officially known as the ‘Type 1’. With a distinctive, elegant shape and rear-located engine, it was extremely popular and over 21 million units were sold, the most of any car built on the same platform. By what name will the car be known?

3 /10 | The Morris Oxford III was a saloon car built in 1956 with an iconic design of fluted bonnet and rear fins. It was produced in India under a different name by Hindustan Motors in 1957. It soon gained the title of ‘King of Indian Roads’ due to its tough and stable ability to handle any road. By what name will Indians know this car?

4 /10 | The ‘Pope-Waverly Edison Wagon’, built in 1904, could seat two passengers. It was marketed as women-friendly, with an enclosed coach body to protect the long skirt from dirt and debris. It was one of the early versions of the type of car now common on our roads. What drove the car?

Answer: Battery (it was an electric car)

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5 /10 | This man visited a Chicago meatpacking plant and saw the efficiency with which a conveyor belt helped move meat cutters. He implemented the same system in his factory on December 1, 1913 and created ‘Tin Lizzie’. A standard in all automotive factories, what system was this?

6 /10 | The fastest-selling car in history was a stylish sporty coupe made by Ford, which became a symbol of American racing. It won the Indianapolis 500 and the Tour de France rally. Which model of car is this, named after a breed of horses that roamed freely in the western United States?

7/10 | Willys-Overland was an American automobile company that produced the Model MB. They were built for ‘general purpose’ and the soldiers started calling them by nicknames. It became popular after the name appeared in the Popeye comic strip. How well do we know this vehicle?

8 /10 | The ‘Defender’ is a series of off-road four-wheel-drive cars that have gained a global reputation for ruggedness and versatility. Now under the Tata Jaguar name, they were originally made by a British company whose name reflected the fact that these cars could go anywhere. what is the name of the company?

9/10 | A pickup truck is a light-duty truck with a closed cabin and a flat cargo bed with no roof. These trucks make up 16% of all automobiles manufactured in the United States, and one of the most popular trucks is the F-150. Which company manufactures this vehicle, now in its 14th generation and seen in many Hollywood films?

10 / 10 | This car is the longest-running sports car in automotive history. The two-door high-performance car has been produced since 1964 and has been one of the most successful competition cars of all time. Originally called ‘901’, they had to change the name after Peugeot claimed that series. Which is this model that is heard even today before being seen on the roads?