Question

The ideal location of a sugar mill is near the sugarcane producing areas because:

• A. The government policies are favourable
• B. The basic raw material is heavy, bulky, perishable
• C. Availability of transport
• D. Establishment of industries is less expensive
• E. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

The basic raw material is heavy, bulky, perishable

Sugarcane is a bulky raw material and also perishable, i.e, its sucrose content goes on decreasing with time. Therefore, it is necessary to crush sugarcane within 24 hours of harvesting.