UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2019

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

  1. anti-malarial drug
  2. biodiesel
  3. pulp for paper industry
  4. textile fibre

Answer

Correct Answer

textile fibre

Explanation

Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia, 'allo') yields a strong natural fibre used for textiles and is promoted as a sustainable livelihood resource in the Himalayan region.

Topics: biodiversity and livelihoods, environment and ecology, himalayan nettle (textile fibre), non-timber forest produce