Question

8 Identify the correct reason for low production of
jute.
(a) Needs well drained fertile soils.
(b) Needs flood plains that should be renewed every
years.
(c) Loosing its market to synthetic fibres.
(d) Jute mills not technically advanced.​

Answer 1

OPTION -B

Because-*

Jute grows well on well-drained fertile soils in the flood plains where soils are renewed every year. It requires hot and humid climate with temperatures between 24∘ and 35∘ and relative humidity of 90 percent. ... Loamy soils are bet suitable for jute production.

Answer 2

Option(c) Losing its market to synthetic fibers.

All the above options are correct but this major issue for low production.

• Jute plants need well fertile soils which can be only found in the riverside like the Ganges, alluvial soil is best suited for jute production.
• Flood plains must be renewed so that that plant can get the minerals and nutrients.
• The major reason is the introduction of plastic bags which are cheap and easily produce, jute bags are costly compared to plastic bags.
• Jute mills in India are old and obsolete.