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Indian sugar industry: Why has sugar production grown more rapidly in South India compared to North India? Evaluate these factors: (1) Higher per-acre yield of sugarcane (2) Higher sucrose content in cane (3) Lower labour cost (4) Longer crushing season Choose the correct combination(s).

Difficulty: Medium

(2) and (4) only
(1), (2) and (4) only
(1) and (3) only
(2) and (3) only

Correct Answer: (2) and (4) only

Explanation:

Reasoning

Higher sucrose in southern cane and longer crushing season (milder climate) contribute directly to output.
Per-acre yield advantage is variable; labour cost is not the primary differentiator in this comparison.

Final Answer
(2) and (4) only.

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