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Question
Paheli wants to present her friend a gift made of plant-fibre. Which out of the following will she select?
Options
Jute bag
Woollen shawl
Silksaree
Nylon scarf
Solution
Jute bag
Explanation -
Jute is a long, soft, shiny plant fibre that can be spun into coarse strong threads. It is obtained from the stems of jute plants Corchorus). Jute is a natural plant fibre. Wool is obtained from hair of animals like sheep, yak etc. Silk is obtained from silkworms and nylon is a man made fibre which is synthesised in factories using chemicals.
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