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The dry fibrous residue remaining after the extraction of juice from the crushed stalks of Sugarcane is called ______.

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The dry fibrous residue remaining after the extraction of juice from the crushed stalks of Sugarcane is called ______.

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  • Molasses

  • Bagasse

  • Pressmud

  • Jaggery

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Solution

The dry fibrous residue remaining after the extraction of juice from the crushed stalks of Sugarcane is called Bagasse.

Explanation:

Bagasse is the dry, fibrous pulp left over after sugarcane stalks are crushed to extract juice. It is extensively utilized as a biofuel to generate electricity in sugar mills and as a raw material for manufacturing paper and cardboard.

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Chapter 12: Agriculture in India Part III - Cash Crops - Exercises [Page 252]

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Austine Vas, Hemant M. Pednekar, Vidhya Malar Geography Our Earth [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 12 Agriculture in India Part III - Cash Crops
Exercises | Q I. 5. | Page 252
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