2019 · Current AffairsPrevious Year Question
Q91.
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
A. anti-malarial drug
B. biodiesel
C. pulp for paper industry
D. textile fibre
Answer

D

Explanation

• Girardinia diversifolia (Himalayan nettle), a fibre- yielding plant, has become an important livelihood option for people living in the remote mountainous villages of the Himalayas.