Which fibre crop occupies the maximum area in India?

Jute

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Cotton

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Flax

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Sisal

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Solution

The correct option is B Cotton
Fibre crops are field crops that are traditionally grown to make paper cloth or rope and are grouped as bast fibers, leaf fibers and seed fibers. Of these fiber crops, cotton occupies the maximum acreage in cultivation in India thus placing India as the foremost country in the world with respect to acreage. Jute occupies the second position.

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