Cultivation of sugarcane - Agronomy

Q.  Consider the following statements

1. Cultivation of sugarcane reduces soil fertility.
2. The growing season for sugarcane is much longer in peninsular plateau.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- Published on 06 Jun 15

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None

ANSWER: Both
 
For higher recovery rate of sugar from cane, the crop must be harvested before onset of cold winter season. Peninsular region experiences mild winter as compared to northern region.

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