Question

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Which of the following is/are the reasons for gradual shifting of the sugar industry from North India to South India?
1. Longer crushing season in the south.
2. Higher yield per unit area in the south.
3. Higher sucrose content in sugarcane variety of south.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

• A. 3 only
• B. 1 and 2 only
• C. 1 and 3 only
• D. 1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is D 1, 2 and 3

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> Sugarcane industry in the South has its inherent advantages of having a longer crushing season eight months as compared to four months in the North, higher yield and more sucrose content due to availiability tropical climate and better weather conditions. Sugarcane industry in south is also better organized in cooperatives, equipped with modern machinery and mills have greater financial viability vis a vis North.