Consider the following statements with respect to sugar industry 1 India stands second as worl...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to sugar industry.

1. India stands second as world producer of sugar.

2. Cane produced in Maharashtra has lesser sucrose content than cane of Uttar Pradesh.

3. During transportation sucrose content in sugarcane reduces.

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Explanation:

Currently largest sugar producing state is Maharashtra, Earlier it was Uttar Pradesh but it lost it top slot to Maharashtra. The key reasons include relatively larger size of mills, high sucrose content and higher productivity of cane in Maharashtra in comparison to Uttar Pradesh.