Sugarcane industry is gradually shifting from north Indian states to South Indian states. Which of the following are the reasons behind it?
1. The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher in Peninsular India.
2. The crushing season in south India is shorter than in north India.
3. The sucrose content is higher in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in the southern states.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 3 only
Correct Answer1, 2 and 3
Incorrect Answer2 and 3 only
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
Reasons for shifting of sugar industry from North India to Peninsular India
Statement 1 is correct. The production of sugarcane per hectare is higher in Peninsular India. In fact, sugarcane crops grow well in the tropical climate of south India.
Statement 3 is correct. The sucrose content is higher in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in the south.
Statement 2 is incorrect. The crushing season in south India is longer than in north India.
? In south India most of the mills have modern machinery.
? Most of the mills in Peninsular India are in the cooperative sector, where profit maximization is not the sole objective.
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By: Abhishek Sharma