Question

The National Jute Policy, with an objective to improve the production for the Indian farmers, was formulated in the year _______.
1. 2000
2. 2005
3. 2001
4. 1999

Answer 1

Hint:
The National Jute policy was formed with an objective to improve the quality, increase productivity, and it also ensures good prices and security to the jute farmers by enhancing the yield per hectare.

In the amount produced and variety of uses, jute is one of the most inexpensive natural fibers and second only to cotton. Jute fibers consist mainly of cellulose and lignin, which are plant materials.

Complete answer:
The National Jute policy was formed at the time when the jute industry was facing tough competition from synthetic substitutes and from the competitors such as Bangladesh and Brazil. The government policy of using jute packaging mandatorily was made because of the growing global concern for environment-friendly and biodegradable materials.

The jute fiber is mainly extracted by retting. The process of bundling the jute stems together and then immersing them in the slow running water is called retting.

Jute is called the Golden fire as it is a natural fiber with a golden and silky shine. The jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant.

Thus, The National Jute Policy, with an objective to improve the production for the Indian farmers, was formulated in the year 2005.

Thus, option 2. 2005 is the correct answer.
Note:
The main markets for the Jute were the United States of America, Canada, the United Arab Republic, the U. K, and Australia.

Under this policy, by adopting better agriculture inputs, the jute cultivation was enhanced by the yield per hectare.