Which crop is referred to as the 'golden fibre' in India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Jute
Explanation:
· Jute is known as the ‘Golden Fibre’ due to its shiny, golden-brown colour and economic value in India.
· It is used in making gunny bags, ropes, mats, and handicrafts, and is 100% biodegradable.
· Major jute-producing states: West Bengal, Bihar, Assam.
Information Booster:
· Jute is a Kharif crop, sown in March–May and harvested by July–September.
· India is the largest producer of jute, followed by Bangladesh.
· It requires warm, humid climate and alluvial soil.
· The Jute Packaging Act, 1987, mandates jute use for packaging food grains.
· It is also called the ‘Golden Fibre Revolution’.
· Important export item for India.
Additional Information:
· Wheat: A rabi crop, mainly grown in northern India.
· Silk: An animal fibre, obtained from silkworms; not a plant fibre.
· Cotton: Called ‘White Gold’, used in the textile industry.