Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Consider the following statements

1. The sucrose content is comparatively higher in the sugarcane cultivated in the tropical regions of India.

2. Most of the mills in the north are new which are equipped with modern machinery.

Which among the statement/s given above is/are correct?

• A. 1 Only
• B. 2 Only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is A 1 Only

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> In recent years the sugar industry has witnessed a shift to states like Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, etc due to various advantageous reasons. So most of the mills in the south are new which are equipped with modern machinery.

Sweetness in sugarcane depends upon the climate of the region. Sugar content is higher in south India as compared to north India because of the tropical climate.