Question

Paheli wants to present her friend a gift made of plant fibre. Which out of the following will she select?
(A) Jute Bag.
(B) Woollen Shawl.
(C) Silk Saree.
(D) Nylon Scarf.

Answer 1

Hint: We know that jute fibres are the best fibres. These are soft and shiny fibres. Jute is a natural fibre. Jute fibre consists of plant material cellulose and lignin. Jute fibre is stronger than cotton fibre. Jute is a long, soft, shiny plant fibre that can be turned into a thick thread. Jute is one of the cheapest natural fibres, second only to cotton in terms of yield and multi-purpose plant fibres.

Complete answer:
Jute: Jute is an ideal material for making shopping bags for the following reasons: the raw material is environmentally friendly, it is a visually attractive material, and jute fibre can be harvested quickly. Jute comes from the capillary finch tree and is grown in India or Bangladesh. This particularly durable plant fibre is also used in the manufacture of carpets and interior decoration, as well as in industrial fields. Jute products: After harvesting the jute, it is cut into strips and woven with a loom. These fabrics are then stitched together to make jute bags. The jute bag is usually beige, but it can be dyed according to the customer's choice. Fabrics that are initially rigid and rough can also be adapted, so we will find fabrics of different qualities.
Jute is a plant fibre, obtained from the stems of jute plant Corchorus. It is long, soft and shiny. Jute is spun into strong threads. Jute is a natural fibre. Whereas wool is obtained from animals like sheep, yak etc. Nylon is a man-made fibre which in factories using chemicals and Silk is obtained from Silkworms.
Therefore, correct answer is option A. i.e. Jute Bag.

Note:
Remember that bast fibres are the fibres extracted from the past which surround the stem. Bast is also known as phloem. Jute is also called golden fibre due to its golden colour and high economic value. It is a biodegradable and recyclable fibre. Jute fibres are used to make mats, twins and ropes, gunny sacks and bags.