UPSC Prelims 2007 Q20: Current Affairs – Indian Government Schemes & Initiatives
In which of the following cities is the Global Automotive Research Center being set up?
- (a) Chennai
- (b) Hyderabad
- (c) Pune
- (d) Gurgaon
Answer: (a) Chennai
Explanation
Location of the Global Automotive Research Centre
| City | Hosts GARC? |
|---|---|
| Chennai | Yes — under NATRiP |
| Hyderabad | No |
| Pune | No, despite being an auto hub |
| Gurgaon | No |
The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC), part of the National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP), was set up in Chennai — reflecting Tamil Nadu's position as a major automotive manufacturing hub.
Answer: (a) Chennai.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) CORRECT. Chennai is the location of the Global Automotive Research Centre.
- (b) Incorrect. Hyderabad does not host this specific centre.
- (c) Incorrect. Pune, though an auto hub, is not this centre's location.
- (d) Incorrect. Gurgaon is not this centre's location.
Key point
Global Automotive Research Centre (under NATRiP): located in Chennai.
Remember
Global Automotive Research Centre: Chennai.
Common mistakes
- Confusing GARC (Chennai) with other NATRiP testing centres set up in Pune, Manesar, or Indore.
- Assuming all automotive R&D centres are near the National Capital Region.
- Not linking Chennai's status as "Detroit of India" to this centre.
Exam tip
Chennai, the "Detroit of India", hosts the Global Automotive Research Centre.
Sources
- Department of Heavy Industry, Government of India — National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP): Global Automotive Research Centre, Chennai
- National Automotive Testing and R&D Infrastructure Project (NATRiP) — Project Implementation Society