Paheli wants to present her friend a gift made of plant-fibre. Which out of the following will she select? (a) Jute bag (b) Woollen shawl (c) Silksaree Nylon scarf

• Solution:

• : Jute Bag

Jute is a natural plant fibre which is long, soft, shiny that can be spun into coarse strong threads. It is obtained from the stems of jute plants (Corchorus).

Wool is obtained from the fur of animals like sheep, yak etc. Silk is obtained from silkworms.

Nylon is a man made fibre which is synthesized using chemicals at factories.