Question

Name the inferior substitute for jute which can withstand drought conditions and be cultivated in non-traditional areas.

विकल्प

• Testa

• Mesta

• Cesta

• Jesta

Answer 1

Mesta

Explanation:

Mesta (kenaf/roselle group) is an inferior, coarser substitute for jute whose fibre is less strong, but it tolerates drought and so is grown in non‑traditional areas where jute cannot be cultivated.