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Animesh JainAIR 63

Question 6Discuss factors responsible for shiftGS1GS1

Discuss the factors responsible for the shift of the sugar industry from North to South India (Answer in 150 words)

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Introduction

India is the largest producer of sugar biofuel crops in the world producing 250 lakh tonnes.

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Main Body

Factors responsible for shift of sugar industry from North to South India:

1Availability of sugarcane as possess in situ labourables started cultivation in Maharashtra as largest producer.
2Favourable climatic conditions for sugarcane cultivation - high yield (250-320 q/ha), fertile soil in Deccan region
3Availability of deep labor performing and be controlled
4Governmental policies led cheap labour, land availability. Eg: Maharashtra aggressive policy
5Presence of large market in prosperous south Indian states of Mumbai, Chennai
6Cooperative movement strengthened in south leading to sugar cooperatives at higher plateau and bargaining cost
7Vicinity to ports of export potential through Mumbai, Vishakapatnam.
8Good infrastructure - quality roads leading to decreasing logistics cost.
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Conclusion

Sugarcane industry head to be supported through audit technology upgradation and good infrastructure to boost the industry.

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  • Comprehensive coverage of multiple factors
  • Mentions specific regions and states
  • References cooperative movement
  • Includes infrastructure as factor
  • Mentions both supply and demand side factors

Topper

Animesh Jain

AIR 63

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries

Sugar Industry Location Factors

Writing Stats

149

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9

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analytical

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