Question
State any two problems faced by the sugar industry in India.

Answer

(i) Sugarcane crushing season is short hence the sugar industry is seasonal.
(ii) Many industries are located away from the sugarcane producing region.
(iii) Obsolete and Outdated machines. (Any two points)

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