Which one of the following about sugar industry of Peninsular India is not correct?
[amp_mcq option1=”High yield per hectare of sugarcane” option2=”Higher sucrose content” option3=”Long crushing season” option4=”Most of the mills are located mainly along the east coast” correct=”option4″]
This question was previously asked in
UPSC CDS-1 – 2017
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.