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Which of the following is the scientific name of a major fiber crop cultivated in India ?

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To distinguish between the two major Indian fiber crops:
- Cotton (*Gossypium* species) yields a "surface fiber" derived from the seed coat.
- Jute (*Corchorus* species) yields a "bast fiber" derived from the phloem tissues of the stem.
  • Gossypium hirsutum
  • Corchorus olitorius
  • Cannabis sativa
  • Linum usitatissimum
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The Correct Option is A

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