Question

Give reasons for the following.

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are called the ‘Sugar-belt of India’.

Answer 1

Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are called the ‘Sugar-belt of India’ because:

1. The fertile alluvial soil of the Gangetic plain is highly ideal for sugarcane cultivation.
2. The region experiences a favorable warm climate with adequate rainfall and irrigation facilities.
3. High population density ensures an abundant supply of cheap manual labour for farming and mill operations.
4. There is a historically high concentration of sugar mills in this area.
5. A well-developed network of railways and roadways allows for the quick transportation of perishable sugarcane to the mills.