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Himalayan nettle sustainable resource

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Question

Recently, there was 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

Options

a

anti-malarial drug

b

biodiesel

c

pulp for paper industry

d

textile fibre

Answer

Explanation

Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) has gained attention as a sustainable source of textile fibre due to its strong and durable fibres that can be processed into fabric. The plant grows naturally in the Himalayan region and provides an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic fibres. Unlike anti-malarial drugs which come from other plants like artemisia, biodiesel which requires oil-rich seeds, or paper pulp which requires wood, the nettle plant's fibre properties make it particularly suitable for textile applications. This sustainable resource has economic potential for local communities in Himalayan regions. > Himalayan nettle: textile fibre source; sustainable, eco-friendly alternative. Answer: (d).

Question details

Year

2019

Paper

GS Paper 1

Question

Q31

Subject

Environment

Sub-topic

Sustainable materials and biodiversity

Type

Factual single

Difficulty

Medium

Nature

Current-affairs-linked

Source hint

Current Affairs 2018-2019

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