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AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [3] deep thorough-understanding
A student argues that sugarcane from southern states like Maharashtra is more valuable to the sugar industry than sugarcane from Uttar Pradesh, even though UP has the most mills. Evaluate this argument using the factors that are causing mills to shift towards Maharashtra.
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 13:37 · grounding rag
Model Answer

The student's argument is partially valid and well-supported by textbook evidence.

Sugarcane grown in Maharashtra has a higher sucrose content compared to UP, making it yield more sugar per tonne — directly increasing raw material quality and industry output. Additionally, Maharashtra's cooler climate ensures a longer crushing season, allowing mills to operate for more days, improving productivity. Cooperatives are also more successful in Maharashtra, enabling better management.

Although UP has 60% of the mills, these advantages of superior raw material quality, extended season, and cooperative efficiency explain why mills are shifting southward, justifying the student's argument.

Source: Chapter 6, Sugar Industry section

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Explanation

The examiner expects three distinct points (one per mark) drawn directly from the sugar industry passage: (1) higher sucrose content, (2) cooler climate → longer crushing season, (3) successful cooperatives. Briefly acknowledging UP's dominance before evaluating adds analytical quality. Avoid padding — stick to these three reasons with a one-line evaluative conclusion.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.