Q69.
With reference to the current trends in the cultivation of sugarcane in India, consider the following statements: 1. A substantial saving in seed material is made when
Answer
C
Explanation
Sugarcane is commercially planted using setts (cuttings which can develop roots) at the rate of 6-8 tonnes per hectare, amounting to around 10 per cent of the total production. This large mass of planting material creates