Question Q15GS1GS1
What are the geographical & economic factors that influence the location of the sugar industry & how do they contribute to the growth of the industry in India & different parts of the world?
Introduction
Sugar industry in India & world depends on various factors ranging from climate, raw materials, transport, labour e.t.c
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Main Body
Sugar industry in India & world depends on various factors ranging from climate, raw materials, transport, labour e.t.c
Geographical factors & location
1Raw materials: As sugarcane is a weight losing material so industries are set up in nearby location to save materials
e.g: Uttar Pradesh, sugar mills
2Water availability: Should be there where is used in processing of raw sugar.
3Fertile soil for growth of sugarcane
e.g: Maharash tar.
4Climate: Sugarcane is a tropical crop, it needs high temperature & good water.
Economic factors & location
1labour availability: Cheap labour is needed for this labour intensive sector
Eg: Bihar workers in maharashtra
2Ports: should be nearby for export purpose & machinery import purpose.
5Infrastructure like road, warehouse
4Fuel like Coal, Bagasse etc at cheap rate
Contribution to growth of industry in India & world
1Transfer of expertise: about process of sugarcane processing
2Trade of goods produced
3Temperate region: Sugarbeet is used instead of sugarcane
4more research & development though collaboration.
5Labour movement
Sugar Industry has shifted away from high developed to developing nations because of labour cost & other factors e.g: Subtropical regions like east coast dominates the sugar production.
— Abhishek Singh
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Topper
Abhishek Singh
2023
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Location of secondary sector industries
Sugar industry location factors
Writing Stats
221
Total words
11
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analytical
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