Why is there a tendency for the sugar mills to concentrate in Southern

1.	Why is there a tendency for the sugar mills to concentrate in Southern states of India in recent years? Give three reasons.
Answer» Shifting of sugar industries to Southern states is because: (i) Sugarcane that grows there has a higher sucrose content. (ii) Favourable climate provides longer crushing period and growing season. (iii) Cooperatives are successful in these states. (iv) Modern mills have more crushing capacity.

Why is there a tendency for the sugar mills to concentrate in Southern states of India in recent years? Give three reasons.

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Shifting of sugar industries to Southern states is because:

(i) Sugarcane that grows there has a higher sucrose content.

(ii) Favourable climate provides longer crushing period and growing season.

(iii) Cooperatives are successful in these states.

(iv) Modern mills have more crushing capacity.