Which one of the following is a natural fibre

Question

Which one of the following is a natural fibre

1. A. Jute (Correct answer)
2. B. Nylon
3. C. Acrylic
4. D. Polyester

Correct Answer

Option A — Jute

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Jute.

Key Points

• Jute is a natural fibre obtained from the stem (bast) of the jute plant, and is the only natural fibre among the options.
• Nylon, Acrylic and Polyester are all synthetic fibres manufactured from petrochemicals.

Additional Information

• Natural fibres divide by origin: plant (cotton, jute, flax/linen, coir, hemp), animal (wool, silk) and mineral (asbestos).
• Jute is called the golden fibre; West Bengal is India's largest producer, and India and Bangladesh together account for most of world output.
• Nylon was the first fully synthetic fibre, introduced in 1935; rayon is a halfway case — regenerated from natural cellulose, so it is semi-synthetic.