Question

Which crop is known as the golden fiber?
(A) Cotton
(B) Esparto
(C) Flax
(D) jute

Answer 1

Hint: This is the proper name for the yellowish-brown, shiny, natural plant fiber produced by Corchorus plants. Its output and uses are diverse, second only to cotton. Due to its inherent high tensile strength, low ductility, moderate moisture retention, and better air permeability, jute is widely used in agricultural bulk packaging.

Complete step by step solution
Cotton: Cotton is made from the natural fibers of cotton plants, which belong to the Gossypium genus. Cotton is mainly composed of cellulose (an insoluble organic compound essential to the structure of plants) and is a soft and fluffy material. Cotton plants need a lot of sunlight, have no frost for a long time, and need a lot of rainfall

Flax: It is a food and fiber crop grown in cooler areas of the world. Textiles made of flax are called flax in Western countries and are traditionally used for bed sheets, underwear, and tablecloths. Its oil is called linseed oil. Flax can tolerate many soils and climates and can be grown almost anywhere in the United States.

Esparto: The Esparto, halvah grass, or esparto grass is a fiber produced by two perennial grass species in North Africa and Southern Europe. It is used in crafts, such as ropes, braids, and canvas shoes. Tenipississima Stipa and Lygeum Spartum are both species used to produce esparto.

Jute: The Jute material is a natural plant fiber made from the outer stem and skin of the jute plant. Jute is a versatile material, it can also be made into burlap, but jute is now most commonly used to make durable goods, such as environmentally friendly jute bags.

Thus, the option (D) is correct.

Note Jute is a long, soft, shiny best fiber that can be spun into a thick thread. It is mainly produced by plants of the genus Corchorus, which were once classified as the T family. "Jute" is the name of the plant or fiber used to make burlap, burlap, or sackcloth.