The sugarcane should be crushed within 24 hours of it being harvested. What happens if delayed in crushing ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Sucrose content begins to dry.
If crushing is delayed, less sugar can be recovered from the cane. So sugar factories are set up within the cane producing regions.
Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.
Pre-rationalised NCERT: “Location of the Sugar Industry Sugarcane is a weight-losing crop. The ratio of sugar to sugarcane varies between 9 to 12 per cent depending on its variety. Its sucrose content begins to dry during haulage after it has been harvested from the field. Better recovery of sugar is dependent upon its being crushed within 24 hours of its harvesting.” |