Question

What is the correct sequence of the States in descending order in the production of Sugarcane in 2013?
1. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana, U.P.
2. U.P., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana
3. Haryana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, U.P.
4. U.P., Karnataka, Maharashtra, Haryana

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : U.P., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana

The correct answer is U.P., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana.

• Indian sugar production for the marketing year(MY) 2013/14 (October-September) is forecast to decline by 8% to 25.3 million metric tons (raw value basis) on lower cane production and higher diversion for alternative sweeteners.
• India is set to become a net sugar importer in MY 2013/14 on relatively strong domestic prices.
• The government’s reform of marketing controls on the sugar industry will give millers greater flexibility in managing sales and cash flows, which will ensure timely payment to cane farmers.
• The correct sequence of the States in descending order in the production of Sugarcane in 2013 is U.P., Maharashtra, Karnataka, Haryana.
  • U.P. - 12990 tonnes
  • Maharashtra - 7712 tonnes
  • Karnataka - 4177 tonnes
  • Haryana - 540 tonnes

• India is likely to be a net sugar importer in MY 2013/14 due to lower sugar production forecasts.
• Imports are forecast at 1.5 million tons while minimal exports are forecast at slightly more than half a million tons.
• During the first trimester of MY 2012/13, India imported approximately 890 tons of raw sugar due to lower international prices.
• Exports were limited to 340 tons.
• The current pace of imports suggests that India will import as much as 1.3 million tons MY2012/13.
• Commercial exports are likely to be minimal, except for sugar re-exported under the Advance License Scheme (ALS).
• Total MY 2013/14 ending stock is forecast at 10.8 million tons, slightly higher than MY 2012/13 ending stocks.
• Stocks for both years are above par with normal stock levels.