UPPSC 2011 GS-1 Indian Geography
Question

Which factors have facilitated the locational shift of the sugar industry from North India to South India?

1. Per acre higher yield of sugar cane
2. Higher sucrose content of sugar cane
3. Longer crushing season
4. Cheap labour

Select the correct answer from the codes given below-
Codes :

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: 1, 2 and 3

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “1, 2 and 3”.

The sugar industry in India has been shifting from north to peninsular India due to several better conditions, including: Higher yield per hectare, Higher sucrose content and Longer crushing season.

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