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)
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
Total words
9
Paragraphs
analytical
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