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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Fiber obtained from the husk of a coconut.
A
Rockwool
B
Perlite
C
Vermiculte
D
Coir
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -COIR is a versatile natural fibre extracted from mesocarp tissue, or husk of the coconut fruit. The husk contains 20% to 30% fibre of varying length. After grinding the husk, the long fibres are removed and used for various industrial purposes, such as rope and mat making.

Detailed explanation-2: -Coir is extracted from the outer husk of the coconut.

Detailed explanation-3: -Coir is obtained from the outer layer of coconut.

Detailed explanation-4: -The coir are fibres derived from the fruit of the coconut tree as it is basically made of the mesocarp which is a part of the fruit and not the seed. It is a natural fibre extracted from the husk of coconut and used in products such as floor mats, doormats, brushes and mattresses.

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