UPSC Prelims 2019 – Question 31

Here is Question No. 31 a part of our series on UPSC Prelims 2019

Q31. Recently, there has been a growing awareness in our country about the importance of Himalayan Nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) because it is found to be a sustainable source of:

(a) Anti-malarial drug
(b) Biodiesel
(c) Pulp for paper industry
(d) Textile fibre

Answer: D

• Himalayan nettle(Girardinia diversifolia) is found to be a sustainable source of textile fiber. For the Himalayan Indian Nettle, The government of India has granted approval for a project titled Development of products from Himalayan Indian nettle to the Department of Jute and Fibre Technology, Institute of Jute Technology, University of Kolkata.

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