68th B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2023
Which of the following statements about the sugar industry in India is correct?
aUttar Pradesh is the second largest producer of sugar
bIt is a weight-losing industry
cMaharashtra has emerged as the leading sugar producing state in the country
dMore than one of the above✓ Correct
eNone of the above
Explanation
At the time of the examination, more than one statement was correct. The sugar industry is an example of a weight-losing industry. According to data from 2024-25, Uttar Pradesh ranks first in sugar production in India, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka.
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