Question

Give a brief description of the sugarcane production in India.

Answer 1

India has the world's largest area under sugarcane. This crop is the main source of sugar, gur and khandsari and holds a pre-eminent position as a cash crop in the country. It accounts for the largest value of production amongst all commercial crops. India stands next only to Brazil in the production of sugarcane and accounts for nearly one-fifth of the world cane production.