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Kush MotwaniAIR 11

Question 16Discuss geographical and economic factors influencing sugar industry location and growthGS1GS1

What are the geographical and economic factors that influence the location of the sugar industry, and how do they contribute to the growth of the industry in India and different parts of the world? (Answer in 250 words) 15 Marks

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Introduction

Sugar industry is key to decentralization. Current sugar industry distribution in India shows regional concentration.

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Main Body

Current distribution: UP - 45%, MH - 25%, KN - 8%. Geographical factors include: Weaker loss industry needs cost less water, with core loss water in dry areas. Move from 50% + yield yield less. Class to cane requiring area with illusion available. Availability of water crucial for sugar mills (Labor barking, Mahendra, etc). Three key factors contributed to growth: Mahendra/Delhi has largest needles in India; UP has cheap labour available; Capital easily available with proximity to mills. Number of refineries important. Khajri used in Rajasthan.

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Conclusion

Multiple variety of factors contribute to sugar industry location while corporate considerations play a role.

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  • Provides regional distribution statistics
  • Identifies multiple factors
  • Specific geographical examples
  • References labour and capital factors

Topper

Kush Motwani

AIR 11

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world

Location of primary, secondary, and tertiary sector industries

Sugar industry location factors in India

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