Question

'In recent years, there is a tendency
for the sugar mills to shift in the
eastern and North-eastern states.'*
Φ True
O · False​

Answer 1

Explanation:

In recent years, there is a tendency among the sugar mills to shift and concentrate in the southern and western states, especially in Maharashtra because of the following reasons: The sugarcane produced here has a higher sucrose content, thus yields greater quantity of sugar. The cooler climate here ensures longer crusting season as it prevents drying of cane. Sugar mills are best suited for the cooperatives that are more successful in these states.

Answer 2

True, recently sugar mills in the Eastern and North-eastern states have been shifting to South and Western states of India.

• The climate in the south and west have been more favorable for sugarcane cultivation.
• The crushing of sugarcane requires a cool climate and these regions have comparatively longer cool periods.
• Sugarcanes growing in south and western regions have high sucrose content.
• This results in a higher yield.
• Availability of cheap labor and support of cooperatives to open more mills supports higher productivity at a lower cost in these regions.