Question

5. Which of the following do we not get from plants?

• A. coir
• B. linen
• C. jute
• D. silk

Answer 1

The correct option is D

silk

Explanation for correct option:

(D) Silk:

• Silk is a natural animal fibre that is obtained from the cocoon of the silkworm.

Explanation for incorrect options:

(A) Coir:

• Coir is a natural plant fibre made from soaking coconut husk in water. The fibres are separated by beating it.

(B) Linen :

• Linen fibre is obtained from the stem of the flax plant.

(C) Jute:

• Jute is a plant fibre, obtained from the stems of the jute plant Corchorus.

Hence, the correct answer is option D.