Question Q.17Describe distribution and examine environmental challengesGS1GS1
Describing the distribution of sugarcane producing countries, examine the major environmental challenges associated with its cultivation.
Introduction
India is the second largest producer of sugar cane in the world after Brazil but faces various challenges associated with sugarcane cultivation.
22 words
Main Body
Major Environmental Challenges:
1Very water intensive crops
1Very water intensive crops depletes the ground water table
2Tropical crops → used is worn only in tropics, not in subtropics
Ex - Per hectare yield high in Maharashtra than in OP.
3Weight loss of crop → heavy transport costs which causes environmental pollution.
4Requires herbicides & pesticides which deteriorate soil.
5Cultivation leads to uprooting of forests and deforestation
Eg - Amazon rainforest, Indonesia
6Loss of biodiversity due to monoculture of sugarcane in tropical regions
7No crop diversification → causes depletion of soil nutrients.
8Consumes water which can be used for other purposes
9Eutrophication of ponds & lakes
Measures to counter these challenges:
1Crop diversification and reduced reliance on sugar cane
2Shift towards other alternatives → Beet sugar
Palm sugar
3Genetically modified crop of sugarcane that consumes less water
4Organic farming
Health campaigns to reduce demand of sugar
5Challenges must be addressed to solve the prevailing issues of sugar industry.
— Rishabh Sharma · AIR 116
173 words15 paragraphs
Conclusion
Challenges must be addressed to solve the prevailing issues of sugar industry.
12 words
Diagram
Map showing distribution of sugarcane producing countries: Brazil, Argentina, Central America, East Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Asia, India
- Good use of map to show distribution
- Identifies India as second largest producer
- Clear structure
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Topper
Rishabh Sharma
AIR 116
Subject & Paper
GS1GS1
Topic
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Agricultural Products and Environmental Impact
Sugarcane Production and Environmental Challenges
Writing Stats
207
Total words
15
Paragraphs
Formal, technical
Tone