When did the Ganganagar Sugar Mills Limited start making sugar from sugar beets?

Correct option is A

Ans. (a)
The Ganganagar Sugar Mills Limited started producing sugar from sugar beets in 1968. This initiative aimed to enhance sugar production in Rajasthan using an alternative to sugarcane.
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1. Ganganagar Sugar Mills is located in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
2. Sugar beet is a better alternative in regions where water scarcity affects sugarcane cultivation.
3. The mill’s establishment encouraged diversification in agricultural practices.
4. It is a state-run enterprise that supports local farmers with better market linkages.