Describe four geographical conditions required for the growth of sugar

1.	Describe four geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane. Name two major sugarcane producing states of North India.
Answer» Geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane in India: (i) It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical crop so it requires a hot and humid climate with a temperature of 24^oC to 27^oC. (ii) It requires an annual rainfall between 75 to 100 cms. (iii) It can be grown on a variety of soils. (iv) Major sugarcane producing states of North India are: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana.

Describe four geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane. Name two major sugarcane producing states of North India.

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Geographical conditions required for the growth of sugarcane in India:

(i) It is a tropical as well as sub-tropical crop so it requires a hot and humid climate with a temperature of 24^oC to 27^oC.

(ii) It requires an annual rainfall between 75 to 100 cms.

(iii) It can be grown on a variety of soils.

(iv) Major sugarcane producing states of North India are: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab and Haryana.