Question

Sugar industry in India has a tendency to migrate towards south because _______.

• A. The soils of South India are highly suitable for cultivation of sugarcane
• B. The climate of South India is more suitable for the production of sugarcane
• C. The per capita consumption of sugar in the South is more than the North
• D. The winds coming from the Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea increase the sugar content in the sugarcane

Answer 1

The correct option is B The climate of South India is more suitable for the production of sugarcane

In recent years, there is a tendency for the mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and western states of India, especially in Maharashtra. This is because the cane produced in here has a higher sucrose content. The cooler climate ensures a longer crushing season. . Along with Maharashtra, the other important sugar producers of South India are Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamilnadu.