Which one of the following about sugar industry of Peninsular India is

Which one of the following about sugar industry of Peninsular India is not correct?

High yield per hectare of sugarcane

Higher sucrose content

Long crushing season

Most of the mills are located mainly along the east coast

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The statement “Most of the mills are located mainly along the east coast” about the sugar industry of Peninsular India is not correct.

Sugar mills in Peninsular India are predominantly located in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh. While Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have eastern coastlines, a significant concentration of mills is in the Deccan plateau region (Maharashtra, Karnataka) which is not primarily along the east coast. Peninsular India generally benefits from a tropical climate, leading to higher yield per hectare, higher sucrose content, and a longer crushing season compared to Northern India.

The tropical climate in Peninsular India is more conducive to sugarcane cultivation with higher sugar recovery rates. The longer crushing season allows mills to operate for a greater part of the year, making them economically more viable.

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