UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 4

In southern India, hot winds do not blow in summer, and there is no frost in winter
Moreover, they are closer to the sea which exerts its moderating influence. This makes for an ideal location for growing sugarcane. So, statement 2 is correct.
For the best productivity,
sugarcane needs tropical conditions such as long hours of sunshine, cool nights with clear skies. This is the reason, that the highest productivity in terms of sugar content is found in Maharashtra sugarcane. Moreover, cooperative movements are more successful in these regions, which is one more reason for the shift. So, statement 1 is correct.