Question

Which of the following statements about the sugar industry is/are correct?

1. Sugarcane's sucrose content decreases during transportation.

2. Sugar industry is seasonal in nature.

3. The industry is unsuitable for cooperative management,

4. Major sugar-producing states include Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

• A. Only 1 and 3
• B. Only 1, 2 and 4
• C. Only 2, 3 and 4
• D. Only 1 and 4

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Only 1, 2 and 4

Weight-losing Nature: Sugarcane is a weight-losing raw material, meaning the sucrose content starts to decrease rapidly if there is a delay between harvesting and crushing. This necessitates the location of sugar mills in close proximity to sugarcane fields.