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:
✓ Correct answer: d) textile fibre
ExplanationThe Himalayan nettle has gained attention as a sustain- able source of textile fibre.The fibres extracted from the stems of this plant are strong, durable, and eco-friendly, making them suitable for producing textiles.This has significant potential for promoting sustainable livelihoods in rural and mountainous re- gions, especially in the Himalayas.Himalayan nettle (Girardinia diversifolia) is not known for its use as an anti-malarial drug.Anti-malarial drugs are derived from plants like Artemisia annua (source of artemisinin) or Cinchona officinalis (source of quinine).Himalayan nettle is not recognized as a source of biodiesel.Biodiesel is usually derived from oil-rich plants like Jatropha, Pongamia, or algae.While Himalayan nettle is a fibrous plant but it is not widely used as a source of pulp for the paper industry.The paper industry primarily relies on wood pulp from trees like Eucalyptus, Bamboo, or agricultural residues like wheat straw and bagasse.Environment and Ecology 529 241
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