Chhattisgarh PMT Chhattisgarh PMT Solved Paper-2006

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    The botanical name of 'jute' is                                                                                   

    A)  Linum eusitaissimum

    B)  Corchorus capsularis

    C)  Hibiscus sabdariffa

    D)  Crotalaria juncea

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    The botanical name of jute is Corchorus capsularis and C. olitorius, belongs to family Tiliaceae. It is a very valuable bast fibre and is second in use to cotton. It is used in making gunny bags, packing cloth, carpets, cordage, curtains etc. It is mostly cultivated in West Bengal.


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