Question

Hemp fibres are obtained from
A. Corchorus
B. Cannabis sativa
C. Linum
D. Hibiscus

Answer 1

Hint: Hemp is a versatile plant which has various uses.Hemp fibres have been used to manufacture clothes, bags, shoes, paper, building materials, oil and insulation purposes.It is also used as a food.

Complete Answer:
Let us find the correct answer,
Option A : The fibers from Corchorus known as jute are the most widely cultivated vegetable fiber after cotton. It is a flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. Therefore, this is an incorrect answer.

Option B: The natural cannabinoids are obtained from the inflorescence of the plant Cannabis sativa.Hence, hemp fibers are obtained from the best of the plant Cannabis sativa. Therefore, this is the correct answer.

Option C: Linum is a flowering plant in the family Linaceae. They produce flaxseed which has been used for constipation. It has also been used for controlling levels of cholesterol and blood sugar in the body. Therefore, this is an incorrect answer.

Option D: Hibiscus is a flowering in the Malvaceae family. Plant fibers such as hibiscus sabdariffa are lignocellulosic materials consisting of helically twisted cellulosic materials that are bound together by lignin and hemicellulose matrix. Therefore, this is an incorrect answer.

Thus, the correct option is B, Cannabis sativa.

Note: The flower tops, leaves and the resin of Cannabis plants are used in various combinations to produce marijuana, hashish, Charas and Ganja. Generally taken by inhalation and oral injection and are known for their effect on the cardiovascular system of the body.