Question

Distinguish between the sugar industry of North India and South India.

Answer 1

• Highest Production per hectare is found in South India compared to North India. Sucrose content is high in South India.
  
• Suitable conditions like 80-100 cms rainfall, well drained red loamy soil, temperature above 25 degree c is found in South India.
• High Temperature of May and June and severe cold temperature of December-January reduces per hectare yield in Northern India.
• Sugar co-operatives are well managed in South India.
  
• Long crushing time in South favors sugarcane planters.