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Which crop is known as the 'Golden Fibre' of India?
Jute
Cotton
Silk
Hemp
Jute
Jute is popularly known as the ‘Golden Fibre’ of India because of its golden‑colored, high‑yielding fiber and its importance as a major cash crop.
Jute is popularly known as the ‘Golden Fibre’ of India because of its golden‑colored, high‑yielding fiber and its importance as a major cash crop.
West Bengal – the leading jute‑producing state situated in the Ganges‑Brahmaputra delta region
Jute is called the Golden Fibre due to its golden hue and economic value
India is the second largest producer of jute after Bangladesh
Major jute‑growing states are West Bengal, Assam, Bihar and Odisha
Cotton is termed a white fibre and is the leading textile crop, not the Golden Fibre
Silk is produced by silkworms and belongs to the sericulture sector
Hemp is used for rope and industrial products but is not referred to as Golden Fibre
Jute fibers are used for making gunny bags, hessian cloth, and geotextiles
A is correct — Jute is referred to as the Golden Fibre of India.
Link jute with export‑earning commodities; questions on India’s major agricultural exports often pair jute with tea, spices, and rice.
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