Jute Fibre Quiz

What is jute commonly referred to as due to its appearance?

• Silk Fibre

• Natural Cotton

• Silver Thread

• Golden Fibre

Which of the following is NOT a method of fibre extraction mentioned?

• Ribbon retting

• Twist-and-pull method

• Beat-break-jerk method

• Single reed method

What is the primary chemical component of jute fibre?

• Hemicellulose

• Lignin

• Cellulose

• Pectin

Which of the following is a characteristic of the 'Jat' area jute?

• Best quality, good length, lustrous

• Colorless, long, light grey

• Soft fibre, medium to low quality

• Medium quality, harder than jat

What is the retting process primarily used for?

• Drying jute fibres

• Loosening fibres from the stalk

• Harvesting jute

• Sowing seeds

What is the recommended drying method for jute fibres?

• Drying in a freezer

• Drying in the shade

• Drying under mild sun

• Drying in an oven

Which of the following is a defect in jute fibres?

• Length

• Strength

• Lustrousness

• Rootiness

What is the effect of strong alkali on jute fibres?

• Extracts hemicellulose

• Makes fibres more flexible

• Increases lustre

• Strengthens the fibres

What is the average length of ultimate cells in jute?

• 3.5 mm

• 2.5 mm

• 1.5 mm

• 0.5 mm

Which of the following jute types is known for its best quality?

• Bangla White Special

• Bangla Tossa Special

• Bangla White C

• Bangla Tossa A