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SURAMYA SHARMAAIR 359· 2025

Question Q.17GS1GS1

Describing the distribution of sugarcane producing countries, examine the major environmental challenges associated with its cultivation.

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Introduction

Sugarcane is a sub-tropical crop requiring high rainfall and humidity for its growth. The major countries include India, Brazil in sugarcane cultivation.

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Main Body

Sugarcane is a sub-tropical crop requiring high rainfall and humidity for its growth. The major countries include India, Brazil in sugarcane cultivation.

Distribution of sugarcane producing countries:

[Diagram showing world map with sugarcane producing regions marked: Mexico, Brazil, India, SE Asia, Africa region marked]

Major environmental challenges:

1Deforestation for cultivable areas → logging of forests is typical. Rainforest systems eg. Brazil-Amazon region.
2Water utilization upto → high ground-water depletion. eg. India - West UP region → already. water scarcity regions.
3Monocropping leads to soil productivity loss. → alluvion mist nutrient uptake eg. alluvion mist nutrient uptake.
4Soil erosion and degradation → erosion fertiliser use → cross irrigation → alkalisation of soil. eg. India-East UP.
5Habitat loss of biodiversity. eg. Renuka-Mayya region → wildlife losses.
6Nitrogen oxides emission due to fertiliser use → global warming issue. eg. China emissions due to cultivation of sugarcane.
4Water-utilising upto → high ground-water depletion. eg. India - West UP region → already. water scarcity regions.
3Monocropping leads to soil productivity loss. → alluvion mist nutrient uptake.
4Soil erosion and degradation → erosion fertiliser use → cross irrigation → alkalisation of soil. eg. India - East UP.
5Habitat loss of biodiversity. eg. Renuka-Mayya region → wildlife losses.
6Nitrogen oxides emission due to fertiliser use → global warming issue. eg. China emissions due to cultivation of sugarcane.

— SURAMYA SHARMA · AIR 359

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Diagram

World map showing distribution of sugarcane producing countries across regions including Mexico, Brazil, India, Southeast Asia, and Africa

  • Geographic distribution clearly mapped with diagram
  • Identifies key producing countries
  • Shows understanding of climate requirements
  • Comprehensive coverage of environmental challenges
  • Provides regional examples for each challenge
  • Links to global warming and sustainability issues
  • Multiple environmental impacts identified
  • Regional examples provided
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AIR 3592025

Subject & Paper

GS1GS1

Topic

Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Agricultural Products Distribution

Sugarcane Production and Environmental Challenges

Writing Stats

253

Total words

12

Paragraphs

Analytical with environmental focus

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