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
- ENone of the above
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Correct answer: (d) More than one 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.