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Hrishikesh AloneAIR 61· 2025

Question Q.7Account for the factorsGS1GS1

Account for the factors influencing the location of semiconductor industries across the world.

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Introduction

Micron technology has recently invested more than >2 billion dollars under Indian Semi-Conductor division (ISM).

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Main Body

Factors in financing locations:

1Good policies and subsidies

By: Indian semiconductor mission.

2Availability of mineral resources. By: Rare Earth in China
3Proximity to ports for shipping. By: western Yangtze
4Availability of water. By: as good is water-interface
5Proximity to universities & research labs. By: Stanford in California
6Climate as semiconductor require temperature regulation.
7Infrastructure as capital-intensive industry.
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Diagram

Semiconductor industry - showing geographic distribution with centers in Silicon Valley, Taiwan (foreign), and Asia

Topper

Hrishikesh Alone

AIR 612025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Location of secondary sector industries

Semiconductor industry location factors

Writing Stats

79

Total words

7

Paragraphs

analytical, systematic

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