On the basis of the following information identify the correct fibre. ∙ It is a plant fibre. ∙ It is handpicked from the plant. ∙ It is cultivated in black soil.
A
Wool
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B
Silk
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C
Cotton
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D
Jute
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Solution
The correct option is C Cotton Cotton and jute are plant fibres whereas wool and silk are animal fibres.
1. Cotton is obtained from cotton bolls. It is hand picked from the cotton plant. These plants are cultivated in black soil.
2. Jute is obtained from the stem of a harvested plant. It is cultivated in alluvial soil.