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Question
Name the inferior substitute for jute which can withstand drought conditions and be cultivated in non-traditional areas.
Options
Testa
Mesta
Cesta
Jesta
MCQ
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Solution
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.
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