Jute Fiber Quiz

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

• Green Fiber

• Brown Fiber

• Silver Fiber

• Golden Fiber

Which of the following is the botanical name for White jute?

• Jutea maxima

• Corchorus capsularis

• Jutis plantus

• Corchorus olitorius

What is the primary component of jute fiber?

• Pectin

• Hemicellulose

• Cellulose

• Lignin

In which months are jute seeds typically sown?

• January and February

• July and August

• March and April

• May and June

What is the process called that loosens fibers from the woody stalk of jute?

• Washing

• Stripping

• Retting

• Harvesting

What is the recommended drying method for jute fibers?

• Drying in a freezer

• Drying in the shade

• Drying under mild sun

• Drying in an oven

Which of the following is NOT a grading factor for jute?

• Lustre

• Weight

• Color

• Strength

What is the effect of alkali on jute fibers?

• Strengthens the fibers

• Makes them more flexible

• Weakens the fibers

• No effect

What is the typical moisture regain percentage of jute?

• 5%

• 10%

• 20%

• 13.75%

Which method of fiber extraction involves breaking the plant in standing water?

• Beat-break-jerk method

• Single reed method

• Mechanical extraction

• Ribbon retting