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Patsun is a common cordage fibre. It is obtained from the stem of

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Cannabis sativa
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Hibiscus cannabinus
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Musa textilis
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Agave sisalana
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Solution

The correct option is D Hibiscus cannabinus

Kenaf or Hibiscus cannabinus, genus Hibiscus, a plant in the Malvaceae family. It is probably native to Southern Asia, through its exact origin unknown. The name is also applied to the fibre obtained from this plant. It is one of the allied fibre of jute which is found in the bast (bark) and core (wood). The kenaf leaves were consumed in human and animal diets, the bast fibre was used for bags, cordage and the sails for Egyptian boats.

So, the correct answer is option B.


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