Question

Which one of the following is known as the golden fibre?

• A. Jute
• B. Cotton
• C. Hemp
• D. Silk

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Jute

Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant (Corchorus capsularis) and to a lesser extent from tossa jute (C. olitorius). It is a natural fibre with golden and silky shine and hence called the Golden Fibre. Jute is an annual crop taking about 120 days (April/May-July/August) to grow. Also, since jute is a cash crop, its cultivation can bring in lot of money.