Q. Which city is called the "Detroit of India" for its automobile industry?
Answer: Chennai
Notes: Chennai is known as the “Detroit of India” because it hosts manufacturing units of companies such as Hyundai, Renault-Nissan, Ashok Leyland, and Mahindra. The city accounts for over 30% of India's automobile industry and nearly 35% of its auto-component manufacturing. Chennai port supports major automobile exports from the region. The automobile sector in Chennai expanded rapidly in the 1990s and 2000s.
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