Which of the following is a 'Bast Fiber' obtained from the secondary phloem of the plant stem?
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Correct answer: Jute
Jute (Corchorus spp.) is a bast fiber, meaning it is collected from the inner bark or phloem tissue of the stem. Coir is a fruit fiber, while sisal is a leaf fiber.
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