Question

Mention three factors that have helped the sugar industry flourish in the peninsular region rather than in the northern regions of India.

Answer 1

Three factors that have helped sugar industry flourish in peninsular region are:
(i) Peninsular region has tropical climate which is ideal for growing sugarcane.
(ii) Soil is well drained and consists of black regur soil.
(iii) Mills are close to the farms, so there is no loss of sucrose.