Question

The plant fibre that is handpicked from the fruits of the plant and cultivated in black soil is ______.

• A. wool
• B. silk
• C. cotton
• D. jute

Answer 1

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 jute plant. It is cultivated in alluvial soil.

3. Wool is obtained from hair of yak and sheep.

4. Silk is obtained from silkworms.