Strategies For Enhancement In Food Production Question 42

Question: Which of the following is grown as most important source of textile fibres in Bengal [BHU 1978]

Options:

A) Crotolaria

B) Gossypium

C) Corchorus

D) Linum

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Answer:

Correct Answer: C

Solution:

Corchorus is mainly grown in Bengal because the climatic and soil conditions of this region are favourable to this crop and abundant water of Hugli river is available for the retting of fibres.