Jute is a

Bast fibre from secondary xylem

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Bast fibre from primary xylem

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Bast fibre from secondary phloem

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Bast fibre from primary phloem

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The correct option is C Bast fibre from secondary phloem
Fibres are elongated cells with usually lignified walls. Bast fibres from phloem are called jute. Jute is obtained from the bast fibres of a vegetable in the genus Corchorus and family Tiliaceae.

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Fibres are likely to be absent in

(a) secondary phloem

(b) secondary xylem

(d) leaves

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