INDIAN GEOGRAPHY

Detailed explanation-1: -Jute is also known as golden fibre mainly because of its colour. It is a cash crop and can be very profitable for the economy as its export can bring in a lot of money into the economy. It is the second most important natural fibre after cotton and at present its demand has risen in India and also all around the world.

Detailed explanation-2: -Jute is known as the golden fibre because it is the cheapest natural fibre.

Detailed explanation-3: -The golden fibre is referred to as jute. Due to its shiny brown colour, it has earned the nickname “golden fibre.” All consumers can afford fibre, which is 100 per cent biodegradable. It also fits into the definition of an economic plant.

Detailed explanation-4: -Jute was also known as the ‘Golden Fibre’. It grows well on alluvial soil and requires high temperature, heavy rainfall, and humid climate. This crop is grown in the tropical areas. India and Bangladesh are the leading producers of jute.

Detailed explanation-5: -Known as the ‘golden fibre’ jute is one of the longest and most used natural fibre for various textile applications. Jute is extracted from the bark of the white jute plant (Corchorus capsularis) and to a lesser extent from tossa jute (C. olitorius).