Question

Why is there a shift of the sugar industry from North India to Peninsular India? Give two reasons.

Answer 1

Reasons for the shift of the sugar industry from North India to Peninsular India include:

• Better climatic conditions in Peninsular India: The tropical climate in Peninsular India provides a higher yield per unit area compared to North India. The sucrose content in the tropical variety of sugarcane grown in the south is also higher.
• Longer crushing season in Peninsular India: The crushing season in the south lasts about 7-8 months (from October to May/June), which is much longer than in the north, where it lasts for about 4 months (November to February).