Which of the following fibers is classified as a 'Hard Fiber'?
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Correct answer: Sisal
Leaf fibers like Sisal are called 'hard fibers' because they are associated with the vascular bundles in monocot leaves and are generally stiffer and coarser than 'soft' bast fibers.
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