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RRB NTPC · Question 25

In 2015, which auto manufacturer manipulated emissions testing data leading to the resignation of its CEO Martin Winterkorn?

  1. Volkswagen

  2. Ford

  3. Toyota

  4. General Motors

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Answer: (A) Volkswagen

Explanation

In September 2015 Volkswagen admitted installing 'defeat device' software that cheated diesel emissions tests (the 'Dieselgate' scandal). CEO Martin Winterkorn resigned soon afterwards.