Question

Which of the following statements is FALSE with reference to problems of sugar industry in India?

Options

• Long crushing season.

• Use of Obsolete machinery.

• Sugar mills are far away from the sugar fields.

• Poor quality sugarcanes.

Answer 1

Long crushing season.

Explanation:

The Indian sugar industry actually suffers from a short crushing season (typically 4 to 6 months) because sugarcane is a seasonal crop. This forces the mills to remain idle for the rest of the year, leading to financial inefficiencies and making this statement false.