Q13 / 180 · AIIMS 2001 · Botany

Coconut's husk fibre, coir of commerce is extracted from

  • A
    epicarp
  • Correct answer
    B
    mesocarp
  • C
    endocarp
  • D
    all of these.

Solution

Commercial coir is obtained from the fibrous husk (mesocarp) of fruits of coconut palm. The fibre is valued for its lightness and exceedingly high resistance to mechanical wear and dampness.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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