CMC Medical CMC-Medical VELLORE Solved Paper-2009

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    From which part of coconut coir is obtained?

    A)  Pericarp             

    B)  Mesocarp

    C)  Epicarp                               

    D)  Endocarp

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

                    Commercial coir is obtained from the fibrous husk (mesocarp) of the fruits of coconut palm or Cocos nucifera (family-Arecaceae). The fibre is very light, elastic, waterproof, sound proof, exceedingly high resistant to mechanical wear and dampness but less durable and more rough surfaced. It is used for making meis, gunny bags, marine cordage, fishing nets, etc.


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