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SHREYA TYAGIAIR 31· 2024

Question Q.6GS3GS1

Enumerate the factors behind the proliferation of the IT industry in India. Also, Explain the reasons behind the skewed concentration of the IT industry within the country.

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Factors behind proliferation:

1Low cost of labour
2English-speaking workforce
3Time zone advantage (opposite to US/Europe)
4Government support and liberalization post-1991
5Educational institutions producing skilled workforce
6Availability of capital
7Infrastructure development

Reasons for skewed concentration:

1Bangalore - Hub of IT industry
Educational institutions (IISc)
Climate and living standards
First-mover advantage
Government support
2Hyderabad
Infrastructure development
IT corridor projects
3Chennai, Pune
Similar advantages
4Lack of infrastructure in tier-2 and tier-3 cities
5Network effects and clustering benefits
6Higher real estate costs in metro areas limit expansion
103 words7 paragraphs7 bullet points
  • Comprehensive enumeration of factors
  • Clear distinction between proliferation and concentration
  • Specific city examples provided
  • Recognition of clustering benefits

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SHREYA TYAGI

AIR 312024

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Indian Economy

IT Industry Development

Growth Factors and Geographic Concentration

Writing Stats

103

Total words

7

Paragraphs

7

Bullets

Analytical and Structural

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