Question

Jute is the outer covering of coconut.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is B False

Jute:

1. The woody, middle regions of the stalk are where the majority of the jute fibres are found.
2. They are made of lignin and cellulose.
3. Today, two varieties of jute are produced: brown jute, which is stronger, softer, and silkier, and white jute.
4. Jute fibre is mostly obtained from Corchorus olitorius.
5. The stalks of the jute plant are used to produce jute fibre.
6. Jute plant stalks are collected after harvesting and submerged in water for around 20 days.
7. The fibres are then cut into long strands, separated from the stem, and cleaned in clean, flowing water.
8. Bast fibres are the fibres that were taken from the past and encircle the stem.
9. Phloem is another name for bast.
10. Due to its golden colour and significant economic worth, jute is sometimes known as "golden fibre."
11. It is a recyclable and biodegradable fibre.
12. Jute fibres are used to create bags, bags, twins, ropes, and gunny sacks.
13. Jute fibre is silky and lustrous, has a smooth lustre, and has high tensile strength.