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Which of the following plant has important use in the production of fibre and oil?
Which of the following plant has important use in the production of fibre and oil?
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The correct option is A Hibiscus
Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus, is a plant in the Malvaceae family. Hibiscus cannabinus is in the genus Hibiscus and is probably native to southern Asia, though its exact natural origin is unknown. The name also applies to the fibre obtained from this plant. Kenaf is one of the allied fibres of jute and shows similar characteristics. Kenaf seeds yield an edible vegetable oil. The kenaf seed oil is also used for cosmetics, industrial lubricants and for biofuel production. Kenaf oil is high in omega polyunsaturated fatty acids which are now known to help in keeping humans healthy. Thus, option A is correct. Crotalaria, Malva and Abutilon does not yield both oil and fibre. Thus, other options are wrong.
Kenaf, Hibiscus cannabinus, is a plant in the Malvaceae family. Hibiscus cannabinus is in the genus Hibiscus and is probably native to southern Asia, though its exact natural origin is unknown. The name also applies to the fibre obtained from this plant. Kenaf is one of the allied fibres of jute and shows similar characteristics. Kenaf seeds yield an edible vegetable oil. The kenaf seed oil is also used for cosmetics, industrial lubricants and for biofuel production. Kenaf oil is high in omega polyunsaturated fatty acids which are now known to help in keeping humans healthy. Thus, option A is correct. Crotalaria, Malva and Abutilon does not yield both oil and fibre. Thus, other options are wrong.
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