The 'Hindustan Aeronautics Limited' (HAL) was founded in 1940 as Hindustan Aircraft Company. Who was its founder? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Hindustan Aeronautics Limited' (HAL) was founded in 1940 as Hindustan Aircraft Company. Who was its founder?
A. Both A and C
B. Seth Walchand Hirachand
C. Walchand Hirachand
D. The Mysore government
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
HAL was founded by Walchand Hirachand in collaboration with the Mysore government.

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