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WASIM-UR-RAHMANAIR 157· 2025

Question Q.7GS3GS1

Identify the major automobile clusters in India, enumerate the favorable factors for the location of the automobile industry.

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Main Body

As per [Ministry of Heavy Industries], India is the 5th largest automobile manufacturer in the world. India has multiple automobile clusters that thrusts India's GDP.

[Favorable factors for location]

1Government policy and incentives

EX: ASUIK keywords manufacturing base in Himachal Pradesh

2Export infrastructure and access to ports

EX: Mumbai, Chennai

3Proximity to market

EX: Noida - Delhi/NCR (Maruti Suzuki) in Gurgaon

4Earlier access to raw materials
5Availability of skilled workers

EX: Dharwad - Coimbatore region

6Access to ancillary raw materials

EX: Ludhiana has a well-developed two-wheeler manufacturing base

7Access to easy credit & finances

EX: Pune.

Domestic Demand driven industry

Limited focus on exports
[CHIP FATIGUE] due to sporadic employment.

Therefore, Indian automobile industry should be provided with Precautive ecosystem to [INTERNATIONALIZE] Indian vehicles and achieve [$ 37 billion economy] by 2030.

141 words11 paragraphs

Diagram

Map of India showing major automobile clusters marked in different regions - Delhi/NCR (Maruti), Chennai, Mumbai, and other industrial centers.

  • Good identification of major clusters with examples
  • Clear enumeration of favorable factors
  • Links to specific geographic locations
  • Mentions challenges and future goals

Topper

WASIM-UR-RAHMAN

AIR 1572025

Subject & Paper

GS3GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources and Industrial Location

Tertiary sector industries

Automobile industry location factors in India

Writing Stats

141

Total words

11

Paragraphs

Analytical and policy-oriented

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