ICSE Class 10 Geography Question 2 of 15

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Question 18

Its fibre is 100% bio-degradable and environmentally friendly. It has low pesticide and fertiliser need. It is widely used in agricultural commodity bulk packaging. It is mostly cultivated in the delta region of West Bengal and Bangladesh. Identify the fibre.

  1. jute
  2. cotton
  3. bamboo
  4. coconut
Answer

jute

Reason — Jute is a 100% biodegradable fibre known for its low environmental impact due to requiring minimal pesticides and fertilizers, and is commonly used for packaging agricultural commodities, particularly in the delta regions of West Bengal and Bangladesh.